Gypsumville, MB

1985 – Historical Report – National Archives of Canada

1325-1 (CO)
Canadian Forces Station
Gypsumville,
Pineimuta, Manitoba
R0C 2M0

4 March 1987

National Defence Headquarters
Ottawa, Canada,
K1A 0K2

Attention: D HIST

ANNUAL HISTORICAL REPORT
1985 CFS GYPSUMVILLE

Ref: CFAO 71-7

  1. The following report, prepared in accordance with reference A, consists of a brief record of activities on the Station listed in chronological order from 1 Jan to 31 Dec 85. Attached at Annex A is a list of Officers, Senior Non-Commissioned Officers and the number of Men on strength as of 31 Dec 85. Attached at Annex B are training and strength change statistics:
  1. January:

1. Exercise: This Station participated in the following Exercises::

(a) Exercise 25/CW BRAVE 85-2 from 9 to 10 Jan 85..

2. Visits: The following personnel visited this Station on the dates indicated:

  1. Captain McLeod, Warrant Officer Butler and Warrant Officer Armstrong for a Supply Assistance visit from 20 to 25 Jan 85;
  2. Chief Warrant Officer Ouellette for a Command Chief Warrant Officers visit from 28 to 30 Jan 85; and
  3. Lieutenant Wittmeir for an ASWO visit from 30 to 31 Jan 85.

3. Courses/Training: The following courses and training were conducted on this Station as dates indicate:

  1. Butt Out course 9 Jan 85;
  2. Fire Fighting training 19 Jan 85;
  3. First Aid training 9 to 11 Jan 85;
  4. Safe Backing Course 16 to 18 Jan 85; and
  5. Safety Management course 28 to 31 Jan 85.

B - February:

  1. Exercises: This Station participated in the following Exercises:
  1. GYPSUM 85-2 (Station Exercise) from 12 to 14 Feb 85;
  2. FABRIC DOLLY (Battlestaff Exercise) from 18 to 19 Feb 85; and
  3. WINTEX-CIMEX 85 Phase I from 26 Feb to 4 Mar 85.

2. Visits: The following personnel visited this Station on the dates indicated:

(a) Chief Warrant Officer Chambers for a Staff Assistance visit on CE Procedures.

3. Courses/Training: The following courses and training were conducted on this Station as dates indicate:

  1. Fire Fighter training 23 Feb 85.;

4. The PCB containment site was completed.

C - March:

  1. Exercises: This Station participated in the following Exercises:
  1. WINTEX-CIMEX 85 Phase II from 7 to 13 Mar 85; and
  2. Emergency Defence Plan Exercise from 1 to 2 Mar 85.

2. Visits: The following personnel visited this Station on the dates indicated:

  1. Warrant Officer Dunford, Warrant Officer Bryant and Warrant Officer Gascon on 3 to 7 Mar 85.

3. Courses/Training: The following courses and training were conducted on this Station as dates indicate:

  1. Fire Fighter training on 8 Mar 85; and
  2. Fire Fighter training on 22 Mar 85.

D - April:

  1. Exercises: This Station participated in the following Exercises:
  1. AMALGAM CHIEF 85-2 Phase II (Live Exercise) from 3 to 4 Apr 85;
  2. FABRIC DOLLY 85-607 (Battlestaff Exercise) on 23 Apr 85; and
  3. MAPLE FLAG (SAC Exercise) on 30 Apr 85.

2. Visits: The following personnel visited this Station on the dates indicated:

  1. Lieutenant Wittmeir for an ASWO visit on 3 to 4 Apr 85;
  2. Major Hockney for a Dental visit from 29 Apr to 10 May 85;
  3. Major Alexander, Sergeant Tremblay for a RMED Staff visit from 29 Apr to 2 May 85; and
  4. Chief Warrant Officer McLean for a MET Inspection from 30 Apr to 1 May 85.

3. Courses/Training: The following courses and training were conducted on this Station as dates indicate:

  1. Fire Fighter training 4, 11, 18 and 23 Apr 85;
  2. Fire Fighter Training Phase II (8 personnel qualified) 23 to 26 Apr 85;
  3. Projectionist course 10 Apr 85; and
  4. Security Education briefing 30 Apr 85.

E - May:

  1. Exercises: This Station participated in the following Exercises:
  1. AMALGAM MUTE 85-4 (Canadian NORAD Region Evaluation Part I) from 7 to 9 May 85;
  2. AMALGAM MUTE 85-4 (Canadian NORAD Region Evaluation Part II) on 10 May 85;
  3. GYPEX (BDF training) on 23 May 85; and
  4. MAPLE FLAG (SAC Exercise) on 1, 2, 16 and 23 May 85.

2. Visits: The following personnel visited this Station on the dates indicated:

  1. Lieutenant Wittmeir for an ASWO visit on 8 to 9 May 85;
  2. Master Warrant Officer Barnes for a Comm Det visit on the 15 to 16 May 85.

3. Courses/Training: The following courses and training were conducted on this Station as dates indicate:

  1. Fire Fighter training 2, 9, 16, and 23 May 85;
  2. Fire Fighter Training Phase II 29 to 31 May 85;
  3. Weapons training from 22 to 29 May 85;
  4. First Aid training from 28 to 30 May 85; and
  5. BDF training on 23 May 85.

4. The married quarters were hardwired for smoke detectors.

F - June:

  1. Exercises: This Station participated in the following Exercises:
  1. VIGILANT OVERVIEW 85-2 (Simulated Exercise) from 10 to 14 Jun 85; and
  2. AMALGAM CHIEF 85-3 (Live Exercise) on 16 Jun 85.

2. Visits: The following personnel visited this Station on the dates indicated:

  1. Master Warrant Officer Miller for a Comm Sec Inspection on 10 to 11 Jun 85.

3. Courses/Training: The following courses and training were conducted on this Station as dates indicate:

  1. Fire Fighter training 6, 13, 20 and 27 Jun 85;
  2. Weapons training (Pistol) 7, 19 and 26 Jun 85; and
  3. Weapons training (FNC1) 12 Jun 85.

G - July:

  1. Exercises: This Station participated in the following Exercises:
  1. GYPEX (Bomb Threat) 5 Jul 85.

H - September:

  1. Exercises: This Station participated in the following Exercises:
  1. MAPLE FLAG from 17 TO 26 Sep 85.

2. Courses/Training: The following courses and training were conducted on this Station as dates indicate:

  1. Safety Management course (8 personnel qualified) from 4 to 6 Sep 85.

3. CFS Gypsumville won the "A" side in the Prairie Region Small Base Fastball Championships.

J - October:

  1. Exercises: This Station participated in the following Exercises:
  1. GYPEX 85-1 (Station Exercise) 3 and 4 Oct 85;
  2. FABRIC INDIAN (Simulated Exercise) from 21 to 22 Oct 85; and
  3. Ground Search Party Exercise from 23 to 24 Oct 85.

2. Visits: The following personnel visited this Station on the dates indicated:

  1. Colonel McKee for a DNS visit from 30 to 31 Oct 85;
  2. Lieutenant Colonel Cockerill for a SSO region Medical visit from 30 to 31 Oct 85; and
  3. Major Ludorf for a SO Nurse visit from 30 to 31 Oct 85.

3. Courses/Training: The following courses and training were conducted on this Station as dates indicate:

  1. Weapons training (FNC1 and Pistol) on 1 Oct 85;
  2. Fire Fighter training 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 Oct 85;
  3. First Aid training on 29 and 31 Oct 85; and
  4. Fire Warden course qualifying six personnel.

K - November:

  1. Exercises: This Station participated in the following Exercises:
  1. 25/CW BRAVE 86-1 (Live Exercise) from 5 to 6 Nov 85; and
  2. VIGILANT OVERVIEW 86-1 (Simulated Exercise) from 13 to 21 Nov 85.

2. Visits: The following personnel visited this Station on the dates indicated:

  1. Lieutenant Colonel Senft, Major Mercier, Chief Warrant Officer Marshall and Master Warrant Officer Barnes for a Comm Det visit on 18 Nov 85.

3. Courses/Training: The following courses and training were conducted on this Station as dates indicate:

  1. Fire Fighter training 7, 14, 21and 28 Nov 85;
  2. Safe Backing course on 13 and 15 Nov 85;
  3. Security Education briefing on 19 Nov 85;
  4. Drug and Alcohol briefing on 26 and 28 Nov 85; and
  5. Defensive Driving Course on 27 and 28 Nov 85.

M - December:

1. Visits: The following personnel visited this Station on the dates indicated:

  1. Colonel Riis Director of Operations North Bay on 5 and 6 Dec 85.

2. Courses/Training: The following courses and training were conducted on this Station as dates indicate:

  1. Fire Fighter training 5 and 12 Dec 85;
  1. Several significant events passed within the last year on this Station. Most noteworthy were:
    1. The station was notified that it would be closing in Aug 87; and
    2. C&E Tech visit in Dec rated this Station as outstanding and one of the best in the Radar chain.
  1. These milestones and the other general events listed chronologically, contributed to the overall operational capabilities and effectiveness of this Station. Overall, CFS Gypsumville enjoyed a successful year in 1985.

Signed by:

VV Kippel
Major
Commanding Officer