The Department of History of the Royal Military College of Canada, in cooperation with the Directorate of History and Heritage, the RMC Club of Canada Foundation, UQAM's Hector-Fabre Chair of History, and the Interuniversity Group for Research on International Relations History, will host the 12th Canada-Québec Military History Symposium on Thursday and Friday, March 9 and 10, 2006, in Kingston. 

The theme will be Wars, Testimonies and Representations.  The symposium will bring together highly talented researchers and academics, including Professor Nelcya Delanoé of Paris X-Nanterre University, Professor Jean-Noël Grandhomme of the Marc Bloch University Institute of Contemporary History, Strasbourg, Professor Catherine Saouter, of the Department of History at UQAM and Professor Michèle Martin, from Carleton University.  The keynote address will be given by Professor Dominique Wolton, renowned French sociologist, Director of research at CNRS and author of numerous works on the media, war and communication. The symposium will be conducted in French. 

To view the program, go to http://www.rmc.ca/academic/history/new_e.htm  

Information and registration: 

University/college Students: RMC will provide transportation between Montreal and Kingston (both ways), rooms on the military base and the Thursday evening buffet reception at no cost.  Registration is mandatory.  For information and to register, please contact OCdt Suzie Châteauneuf: s23298@rmc.ca or (613) 541-6000, ext 8404.  

Le Département d’histoire du Collège militaire royal du Canada, en collaboration avec la Direction Histoire et Patrimoine, la Fondation du Club des CMR du Canada, la Chaire Hector-Fabre d’histoire de l’UQAM et le Groupement interuniversitaire de recherche en histoire des relations internationales, sera l’hôte du 12^e Colloque d’histoire militaire Canada‑Québec qui aura lieu le jeudi 9 et vendredi 10 mars 2006 à Kingston.  

Le thème retenu est Guerres, témoignages et représentations. Ce colloque réunira des chercheurs et universitaires de grand talent dont la professeure Nelcya Delanoé de l’Université Paris X-Nanterre, le professeur Jean-Noël Grandhomme de l’Institut d’histoire contemporaine, Université Marc Bloch, Strasbourg, la professeure Catherine Saouter, du département d’histoire de l’UQAM et la professeure Michèle Martin, de l’Université Carleton. La conférence d’ouverture sera assurée par le professeur Dominique Wolton, sociologue français de renom, directeur de recherche au CNRS et auteur de nombreux ouvrages sur les médias, la guerre et la communication. Le colloque se déroulera en français. 

Pour consulter le programme, visiter le site : http://www.rmc.ca/academic/history/new_f.htm 

Renseignements et inscriptions : 

Étudiants d’universités et de collèges : Le Collège militaire fournit gratuitement le transport Montréal‑Kingston (aller- retour), l’hébergement en chambres sur la base et le cocktail dînatoire du jeudi soir. Inscriptions obligatoires. Renseignements et inscriptions : Élof Suzie Châteauneuf : s23298@rmc.ca ou 613-541-6000, poste 8404. 

Autres : 20$ de frais d’inscriptions pour le colloque et 15$ de participation pour le cocktail dînatoire du jeudi soir. Le tout payable à l’avance par chèque ou sur place. Renseignements et inscriptions : denise.moffatt@rmc.ca ou 613-541-6000 poste 6607.

NB : Des chambres d’hôtels à prix réduits ont été réservées pour les 8, 9 et 10 mars 2006 au Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront : http://www.hikingstonwaterfront.com/ Veuillez le contacter si cela vous intéresse.

Pour toutes autres informations, contacter les organisateurs :

Professeure Magali Deleuze, deleuze-m@rmc.ca,
613-541-6000 poste 6248

Professeur Jean Lamarre, lamarre-j@rmc.ca,
613-514-6000 poste 6085

Major Michel Boire, boire-m@rmc.ca, 613-541-6000 poste 8781

Le Major-général Andrew Leslie

Souper bénéfice de la Fondation des anciens du C.M.R.                                  29 mars 2006
CMR Ex-Cadet Foundation Benefit Dinner

(Club Saint-Denis, Montréal)

Le Major-général Andrew Leslie sera le conférencier invité.

Il nous parlera de son expérience en Afghanistan alors qu’il était commandant de la Force opérationnelle à Kaboul et commandant adjoint de la Force internationale d’assistance à la sécurité, une mission dirigée par l’OTAN. Le titre de sa conférence est : “Boots on the ground”.  (Le Général parle français) 

Major-General Andrew Leslie will be the guest speaker. He will talk about his experience in Afghanistan when he was Commander Task Force Kabul and Deputy Commander of the NATO led International Security Assistance Force.  The title of his conference is “Boots on the ground”.  

Tournoi de golf bénéfice de la Fondation des anciens du C.M.R.                                               1 juin 2006

CMR Ex-Cadet Foundation benefit golf tournament(Club de golf de Saint-Jean)

 Roméo Dallaire 

Le Défi du Général – activité « boot camp » présidée par le Lgén (ret.)                                          3 juin 2006

R. Dallaire dans le cadre d’une levée de fonds pour les musées de Saint-Jean

Allez jeter un coup d’œil sur le Défi 2005 (http://www.cmrstjean.com/defi_general/journee_defi.html)

Pourrez-vous relever « le défi du Général »? 

Le 3 juin 2006 se tiendra à Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu la deuxième édition du « défi du Général », une compétition amicale unique en son genre, où s’affronteront des équipes amateures provenant d’entreprises diverses. Il s’agit d’une journée ludique de défis physiques et intellectuels, mettant à l’épreuve l’endurance, la débrouillardise, la logique et le leadership des participants.  Ceci devrait vous rappeler la course à obstacles de votre jeune temps. 

Cette activité parrainée par le Général Roméo Dallaire sert une bonne cause, celle du financement des activités des musées de Saint-Jean. En effet, les fonds amassés lors de cette activité seront versés à la campagne de financement Pour l’avenir de notre passé, menée conjointement par le Musée du Fort Saint-Jean (sur le site de l’ancien CMR) et Le Musée du Haut-Richelieu, afin d’aider les deux institutions à poursuivre leurs missions de sauvegarde et de mise en valeur du patrimoine de la région. Le Lieutenant-général Roméo A. Dallaire (retraité) est le président d’honneur de cette campagne, à laquelle collaborent déjà de nombreux citoyens soucieux de la vie culturelle richelaine.

L’événement aura lieu au Campus Saint-Jean et la population est invitée à venir encourager les participants sur place à partir de 8h00, et ce, toute la journée. Les équipes devront compléter un parcours difficile, croisement de Fort Boyard et d’un « Bootcamp » militaire. Elles devront traverser des épreuves physiques (comme une course en kayak sur la rivière Richelieu) et intellectuelles (comme des énigmes qui ne seront pas dévoilées à l’avance, évidemment!) et devront faire preuve, tout au long du parcours, d’unité, d’astuce et de leadership. 

Si vous croyez que vous et vos collègues pouvez former une équipe gagnante, capable de se démarquer, c’est le temps de vous inscrire. Vous aurez bien sûr le plaisir sain de vous dépasser, de vous mesurer à vous-mêmes, mais, pour ajouter un peu de piquant, pourquoi ne pas lancer un défi à une entreprise rivale ?   L’animation de cette journée sera assurée par le groupe Domisa, partenaire de la campagne Pour l’avenir de notre passé. 

Pour toute information supplémentaire, n’hésitez pas à communiquer avec l’équipe de la campagne de financement Pour l’avenir de notre passé au (450) 347-0649 ou avec Hélène Ladouceur (450) 358-6777 poste 5928. 

The Ex Cadet With Two Numbers…….. 3814 and H12478 BGen (ret’d) John “Jack” Cadieux

Long before Tom Cruise came along with the Top Gun movie, BGen Jack Cadieux was Commander, #1 Canadian Air Group in NATO/Europe. The Group operated the CF-104 Starfighter, one of the most successful jet fighter aircraft to serve with Canada's Air Force to that point in time.

How can one have two college numbers: 3814 and H12478?  Take a few minutes and you will find out! 

BGen (ret’d) John “Jack” Cadieux had a long and distinguished military career.  He graduated from RMC in 1957 and one of his many career highlights was from 1971 to 1973 when he served as Commandant of CMR.  In that capacity, he was the first CSC ex-Cadet to serve as Commandant at CMR. “I was particularly proud of that fact, because CMR’s first class ('52-'55) joined our Class of ‘57 in the fall of '55 at RMC and we graduated together in '57”. CMR’s “Pioneers” are my classmates, and are among my best friends” stated Jack in a recent conversation we had in regards to his RMC & CMR connections. 

To say that he has very strong ties to both RMC & CMR would be an understatement!

A very proud Colonel Jack Cadieux in 1971 assuming Command of CMR from then Col. GC "Gerry" Thériault, who eventually went on to become Chief Defence Staff (CDS) for the Canadian Forces.  

Interestingly, B Gen Jack Cadieux was also to take over from B Gen “Gerry” Thériault just a few years following the CMR assignment as Commander of #1 Canadian Air Group in NATO/Europe. 

While at CMR he attempted to bring the  two ex-Cadet Clubs (RMC & CMR) together after they seemed to grow apart in the late 1960's and very early 1970's and he had some success in what most ex-Cadets realize is a very emotional and delicate issue.  The two Clubs were finally reunited just a few years ago, following the Rapprochement of the early 90’s.  Interestingly, the bilingual name of the now fused Clubs is precisely what Jack proposed as Commandant of CMR almost 35 years ago. 

To state that Commandant “Jack” Cadieux was a pioneer in ensuring the goals and intention of the Canadian bilingual program were achieved would be an understatement.  He may even deserve the title Godfather in this context.   

During his tenure at CMR he took a variety of steps aimed at strengthening the institutional Bilingualism Program at CMR.  This was done by introducing a voluntary personal second-language competency semi-annual goal-setting program for each and every single participating Cadet who had not yet achieved the highest possible level of fluency.  A goal was set in September and again in January.  This was coupled with the introduction of twice yearly (January and May) bilingual competency testing (in each of the four areas of language proficiency – oral and written; expression as well as comprehension) and recognition for those in the Program as their competency improved.  

The recognition was accomplished in part with the introduction of the four coloured badges (gold, silver, blue & red maple leaves) recognizing bilingual competency for which he had gained approval to be earned not only at CMR but also RRMC and RMC.  

The recognition also included the introduction of a program which required annual peer assessments, on a year and Squadron basis, of Anglophone Cadets by their Francophone peers and vice versa.  

The aim was to have each cadet, in a secret ballot, name the peer person in their year and Squadron, whose mother tongue was opposite their own, who had made the most honest, wholehearted, enthusiastic, sustained and, hopefully, successful efforts during the year to improve their own personal second language competence, but also who had HELPED THOSE OF THE OTHER MOTHER TONGUE TO IMPROVE THEIR COMPETENCE IN THE RATER’S OWN MOTHER TONGUE.  (Checks and balances were included by requiring Squadron Officers as well as the Faculty Departments of French & English to add their concurrence/endorsement of the results to ensure these peer assessments didn’t become simple popularity contests.) 

The net result of this programme, that 3814 BGen “Jack” led and put so much energy and enthusiasm into was: five Cadets whose mother tongue was French (one from: Prep, I; II;III & IV Years) and five whose mother tongue was English from each of the College’s then four Squadrons.  In this way, 40 Cadets in total were identified, through peer assessment with staff and faculty review/concurrence:  20 “francophones” and 20 “anglophones” – 8 from each year – who really were CMR B & B “Champions”.  

“These 40 CMR second language effort/improvement “Champions”, chosen annually, deserved, in my view, special recognition and reward.  How to do so??” Jack thought….. 

It should also be noted that during his time as Commandant at CMR, DND added III & IV Years to their program, a move which was viewed from widely different perspectives depending on what side of the Ontario / Quebec border one was located. 

Lt Col Jack Cadieux was CO of 433 ETAC at CFB Bagotville, Québec during the FLQ crisis and its aftermath from 1969 to 1971.  The aircraft is a CF 5 Tactical Fighter with Photo Recce and Ground Attack capability. 

Click here for more on the history of 433 Squadron.            http://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/3wing/squadron/
433_e.asp 

Prior to his CMR appointment, Jack had served as the CO of 433 ETAC (Escadrille Tactique de Combat) – Tactical Fighter Squadron - in Bagotville, Québec.  It was one of the first “new” Units to be designated as ones conducting operations in the French language.  (HMCS Ottawa was a “sister” Unit in this move, as was 427 Tac Hel Squadron based at CFB Valcartier.) 

The early 1970s were very interesting and challenging times in Canada, in general and Quebec, in particular.  As CO of 433, he and his Squadron were involved in many photo recce missions in support of Mobile Command Land Forces involved in DND’s response to the FLQ crisis and the subsequent declaration of the War Measures Act.  

The times and his background made him a perfect choice to lead CMR.   

This was still a few years before the “Gens de l’Air” episode in the mid ‘70s.  Perhaps as a result of that experience, he had been appointed as the first Canadian co-Chair of the Franco-Canadian Military Cooperation Committee.   

One of the first things he did, therefore, was to sign agreements for Canada to conduct exchange visits with the French national military colleges: École de l’Armée; École Navale; and École de l’Air. 

Guess which Cadets were chosen from CMR for these exchange visits? 

“The recognition/reward for our “Champions” was obvious: groups of 10 English mother tongue Cadets - two from each Year - would visit a French École militaire for about 7 days and Paris for a further few days, while French mother tongue “Champions” would do the same to Sandhurst, and, eventually, to Cranwell and/or to Manadon for a week or so and London for a further few days. 

The success of the program was immediately evident. 

As a result of the College's revitalized bilingualism program, in one year:

• The participation rate of Cadets in the program increased from 54.5% to 94%.

• The average tested second language capability of Cadets improved by 20%.

• Those tested in the top two performance levels increased from 24% to 40%.

• The Program was subsequently adopted at CMR’s two sister military colleges. 

The CMR results encouraged then Colonel Cadieux, to campaign and lobby very strenuously to have the CMC Advisory Board declare that all three Colleges should become, over time, bilingual colleges.  ”I fervently believed that if we really believed in the “B & B” Pillar - the concept of 4 Pillars which had not yet been articulated and universally accepted, but which I spoke about as the “5 S System” both then and thereafter - we should all be doing it,” he explained very calmly.  “ I wanted CMR to be the model for how it should be done, since we had by then been at it for about 20 years,” he further explained proudly.

He was quick to recognize and praise for their support at the time for this bold initiative: Captain (N) RCK (Bob) Peers, then Commandant at Royal Roads and his Director of Studies, Dr. ES (Eric) Graham. RAdm “Bobby” Murdoch, then Commander, Canadian Defence Educational Establishments (CDEE) and his Chief of Staff, LCol “Monte” Moffatt provided the necessary leadership to have this accepted in: Ottawa; Victoria and Kingston.  

The executive and members of the CMR Club of the time recognized the very significant efforts of then Colonel Cadieux and his vision for promoting the B&B programme and raising the profile of CMR throughout Canada.  For all of this they chose to publicly recognize him for his leadership. 

The Right Honourable Daniel Roland Michener, Governor General, was on hand to help celebrate the CMR’s 20^th  anniversary, the same time Commandant, then Colonel John Paul Cadieux CD, ADC received his Honorary (H12478)  Life Membership in the Association Des Anciens Du CMR.   

            Click here for more on The Right Honourable Daniel Roland Michener.

www.gg.ca/gg/fgg/bios/01/michener_e.asp

The recognition came in the form of declaring him an honorary graduate of CMR and giving him an Honorary (CMR) College number of H12478 during CMR's ex-Cadet weekend in 1972.  This ceremony coincided with CMR's 20th Anniversary when the Governor General, Roland Michener, was the guest of honour. 

So, now the pleasant problem!  3814 Jack Cadieux is also H12478 Jack Cadieux.  “I am equally proud of THAT college number as well, because of the very special circumstances surrounding its granting and bestowing,” the retired Brigadier General says with a twinkle in his eye.  However, one has a feeling that if anyone were to suggest that he will only be recognized by one number and if anyone tries to take either one away he / she is in for a very serious dispute.   

At first glance, two college numbers should be no big problem.  In these days of computers and high tech communications this is not the case.  For a while, Jack used to receive two Veritas magazines in the mail; and two letters from the Foundation requesting donations.  The keen Panet House staff worked diligently to rectify the problem – all of a sudden he no longer received any Veritas magazines or other correspondence from Panet House.  At press time, it was still a bit of a problem but Jack takes it all in good humour.

While working on this article the thought occurred to us.  Two college numbers?  Honourary members do not pay a membership!  Colleges numbered Ex Cadets are encouraged to purchase a lifetime membership or at least take out an annual membership.  We guess if “Jack” continues to insist on using the two numbers he will be expected to purchase a membership.  We expect some tough negotiations on this one!   

Regular readers of e-Veritas will be aware of the coverage we have been giving to the serious health situation of Danny McLeod who happens to be a long time friend of Jack Cadieux.  Some of these readers may have also noticed a number of e-mails wishing Danny McLeod – get well wishes.  One of these Get Well Wishes stood out a little more then the rest.    

Jack explains: 

“I perhaps should explain a bit of the story behind my message to Danny the other day.

After a tour of duty in NATO Europe, I returned to a posting to RMC on the faculty of Electrical Engineering from '62 to '65, thanks to the good offices of Col. Reg. Sawyer.  By then, Danny was also on staff as Athletic Director, and we got on like a house on fire!
 
Early on, I began enacting the "shootout" scenario with him whenever and wherever I spotted him.  From the "Gun shed" I frequently caught him, unawares, coming out of the Old Hospital on his way to the Officers' Mess for morning coffee, lunch, tea, or whatever (frequently in the company of "Joe" Jordan, another very dear friend from those days) & I would "drill" him, and then blow the smoke out of my (finger) pistol barrel, and then, with great flourish and a double reverse flip, would reholster it to the imaginary, low-slung holster on my right hip.
 
Danny would invariably make valiant, but almost always futile efforts to beat me to the draw (I mean, what self-respecting, reasonable Army Officer, let alone a Tank Driver [apologies to my esteemed and very good friend, LGen Bill Milroy] would ever think he/she could outdraw a young, still surviving fighter pilot??).

Danny would then enact either his "It’s OK, he only winged me", his "I've b'in mortally wounded" or his "Aaarggh, he got me... cough, cough" routine, much to the pleasure and amusement of everyone within viewing distance - myself included.
 
Needless to say, since this routine would go on, often several times a day, all year long - summer included when the Cadet Wing was not in residence - virtually always in public places - like on the parade square or the football field and even the rink.  Most staff, faculty, and even cadets were, delightedly, in on the "routine", which undoubtedly spurred both of us on to even higher heights of histrionics.  I definitely recall frequently getting into a very low crouch instantly when “drilling” Danny, and have a faint recollection of maybe even diving for the deck & doing a rapid horizontal roll, flat on the ground, before “drilling” him, much in the way our heroes did in the Saturday afternoon serial “dusters” we used to emulate when we were kids up in North Bay.
 
It was one of the things I missed the most when I left the College for
my next posting, during the summer of '65 ...... the joyful camaraderie of our time serving together as "buddies", in spite of his seniority in the usual/normal scheme of things......
 
Since then, I've had to content myself with "drilling him" on a less frequent, but nonetheless mutually enjoyable basis during reunion weekends, meetings at RMC when I was at CMR or on the Minister's Advisory Board, RMC Foundation Dinners (including the one honouring RMC's Hockey Heroes), etc.
 
I thought I should clarify this just in case any readers might have thought I had gone off my rocker.” 

3814 and H 12478 Brigadier General (ret’d) Jack Cadieux is quite the gentleman.  He made his mark in the Canadian Forces over a long and successful career.  We only touched on a few of his many accomplishments.  His time as the CMR Commandant was definitely classic which we are sure many of the Ex cadets from that era will look back on with very fond memories.   

From our point of view he is the Godfather. 

Click here for more interesting photos of Jack in retirement.