HMCS Vancouver Pre-Deployment Brief - May 2024 (Web Version).pptx

Here is the slideshow presentation from the HMCS Vancouver Pre-Deployment Brief on May 9th, 2024.

1. Commanding Officer Address Deployment Overview Military Family Resource Centre  Fleet Mail Office AJAG-Personal Legal Issues Pay/Allowances & Benefits SISIP Financial Chaplain Outline

2. HMCS Vancouver ’s Command Team 2 Cdr Tyson Bergmann Commanding Officer LCdr Nicholas (Nick) Kucher Executive Officer CPO1 Ian Biller Coxswain

3. Command Priorities HMCS Vancouver Command Priorities: Maintenance of leadership philosophy ; Every Sailor, Every Day 2. Train to float, move and fight ; Ownership delegation 3. Communicate ; Never too busy to say hello Enhance trust and teamwork by maintaining a culture of respect and inclusion Social Media / Newsletter

4. Esquimalt Military Family Resource Centre Centre de Ressources pour les Familles des Militaires d’Esquimalt

5. Deployment & Absences Déploiement & Absences Jennifer Switzer & Marlena Wright Deployment & Absences Navigators      Navigateurs de déploiement et d'absences

6. Download out our Preparing for Deployment & Absence Resources webpage  Includes downloadable resources, checklists, tip sheets, and videos Support to Parents Facebook Group Ensure eligible family members have a current Military Family      Identification Card (MFID) Consultez notre page Web de ressources de préparation au déploiement       et aux absences  Comprend des ressources téléchargeables, listes de préparations,      des fiches de conseils et des vidéos groupe de Facebook Soutien aux parents Assurez-vous que les membres de la famille éligibles ont leur      carte d'identité de famille de militaire (MFID) actuel  Plan & Prepare Planifier & préparer

7. Deployment & Absence   Support Registration Enregistrement de support en cas de   déploiement & absence Register with us to receive deployment support by: Becoming a part of your Family Network;  Connecting with the MFRC local to you; Receiving support in French. Inscrivez-vous  auprès de nous pour recevoir  du soutien en matière de déploiement :  En   devenant membre de votre réseau familial; En vous connectant avec le CRFM local;  En recevant du  soutien en français .

8. BC Esquimalt Comox Vancouver Chilliwack (Sat) AB Calgary Cold Lake Edmonton Lethbridge Suffield Wainwright Red Deer (Sat) SK Dundurn Moose Jaw MB Shilo Winnipeg ON London Meaford Borden Toronto Trenton Kingston North Bay Petewawa Ottawa QC Bagotville Montreal Saint-Hubert (Sat) Saint-Jean (Sat) Sherbrooke (Sat) Valcartier Quebec City (Sat) NWT Yellowknife NB Gagetown NS Greenwood Halifax Shearwater (Sat) Sydney (Sat) PEI Charlottetown Summerside (Sat) NL St-John’s Gander Goose Bay Not local to Victoria? There are MFRC’s across the country if you are looking for in-person support. Pas local à Victoria? Il y a des CRFM partout au pays si vous recherchez du soutien en personne.

9. HMCS Vancouver Family Network Réseau familial NCSM Vancouver Network Volunteer Bénévoles du réseau : Carla Email Address Adresse   électronique :  vancouver [email protected] Family Networks R é seaux Familiaux Be sure to join the Family Network’s Facebook group! Assurez-vous de joindre le Groupe Facebook du Réseau Familial!

10. Family Network Volunteer Opportunity

11. Programming Programmation Jennifer Switzer & Marlena Wright Deployment & Absences Navigators         Navigateurs de déploiement et d'absences

12. General Programming Programmation générale

13. Upcoming Programs Programmes  à venir Stay & Play (April 3 to June 19, Colwood) 123 Music & Me (April 5 to June 21, Colwood) Big Steps for Kinder Prep (July 3 to August 19, Colwood) Stay & Play in the Park (July 10 to August 28, Wellness Wednesday: Family Forest Fun (May 22, Colwood) Wellness Wednesday: Family Forest Fun (June 12, Esquimalt) Esquimalt & Colwood) ​

14. Preparing for Deployment & Absences Préparation pour déploiement et absences Learn a bit about what you can expect Discover some resources that may aid you       and your family Connect with other Military Families anticipating a deployment or work-related absence In-Person Session (Colwood) – Wednesday, May 15th from 6:00 – 7:00pm ​ Online Session – Thursday, May 23rd from 6:30 – 7:30pm

15. Ages 6 months to 5 years Available at no cost when a military parent is deployed or away for work-related reasons for 21 consecutive days or more Receive one 3-hour session per week up to a maximum of 4 free sessions per month Book up to 8 days in advance of session by calling 250-363-2674 *Additional sessions available at Casual Child Care rates. Âge 6 mois à 5 ans Disponible gratuitement lorsqu'un parent militaire est déployé ou absent pour des raisons professionnelles pendant 21 jours consécutifs ou plus Recevoir une séance de 3 heures par semaine jusqu'à un maximum de 4 séances gratuites par mois Réservez jusqu'à 8 jours avant la session en appelant le 250-363-2674 *Des sessions supplémentaires sont disponibles au tarif de la garde d'enfants occasionnelle. Respite Child Care Soins   Occasionels  de  Répit  

16. Affordable Child-Minding  Options for School Age Children Options de garde d'enfants d'âge scolaire économiques   PSP Recreation Activities Low Cost ($8-9.50 for 1.5 - 2.5 hours) Fantastic Fridays Splash & Swim Movie Nights (Dinner included!)  Recreation Centres   Check your local Rec Centres for childminding services – Low cost ($4-5/ hr ) childminding while you use the facilities to take a class, use the gym or pool. Offered at Esquimalt Rec, Commonwealth, the  Westhills and Downtown YMCAs.  Try to sign your child up for lessons/ rec activities that facilitate a break for you!   In Your Neighbourhood   Hire a teen babysitter or try swapping childminding with a trusted friend!

17. Supporting Children Through Absence Workshops A variety of workshops times for children ages 3 to 12 Not able to participate in the workshops? Pick up or order a copy of our   Children’s Deployment Workbooks and Parent Guide !   These are available in English and French.   Vous ne pouvez pas participer aux ateliers? Ramassez ou commandez un exemplaire de nos cahiers d'exercices de déploiement pour enfants et  notre guide des parents !  Ceux-ci sont disponibles en anglais et en français.​ Programs & Resources for Parents and Children Programmes  &  Ressources  pour Parents et Enfants

18. Family Wellness & Counselling Team Équipe de bien-être familial et de counselling Jackie  Carlé Executive Director Directeur  exécutive

19. How We Support Families Comment nous Soutenons les Familles The FWCT provides preventative and responsive programming in the form of group facilitation and counselling. ​ The FWCT can support you with:​ Mental health questions and concerns Relationship Issues Pre and post-natal supports Youth Supports Supporting children and dependents with diverse needs Emergency and respite childcare is available upon assessment La FWCT offre des programmes préventifs et adaptés sous forme de facilitation de groupe et de counseling. Le FWCT peut vous soutenir avec : Questions et préoccupations en matière de santé mentale Problèmes relationnels Soutiens pré et postnatals Soutiens à la jeunesse Soutenir les enfants et les dépendants   ayant des besoins variés Des services de garde d’urgence et de relève sont disponibles lors de l’évaluation Intake Phone: [phone] ​ Intake Email:  [email protected]

20. Plan & Prepare Planifier & préparer Childcare Planning/Emergency It’s critical to have a solid care plan and backup plan When the best-laid plans fall through Get connected – join the Family Network and attend MFRC activities to make connections Planification de la garde d'enfants/urgence Il est essentiel d'avoir un plan de soins et un plan de secours solides Quand les plans les mieux conçus échouent Établissez des liens - joignez le réseau des familles et participez aux activités du CRFM pour établir des liens

21. Family Information Line Ligne d'information pour les familles 1-800-866-4546 Canadian Forces Member Assistance Program Programme d'aide aux membres des Forces canadiennes 1-800-268-7708 After hours Chaplain Line Après  heures  de  gardes 250-363-4032 Contact Information Informations de contact

22. Esquimalt MFRC Phone Téléphone du CRFM Esquimalt 250-363-2640 Toll-free anywhere in Canada Sans frais partout au Canada 1-800-353-3329 Email / Courriel [email protected] Website / Site web cfmws.ca/ esquimalt Contact Information Informations de contact

23. Postal Brief Deployment Morale Mail UNCLASS UNCLASS UNCLASS FMO Victoria Victoria, BC V9A 3R0

24. Sender’s address Description of contents of the parcel Aye Missew 123 My Street Victoria BC V9A 7N2 Tel: [phone] Smith A.Pte 123 (Mess #) HMCS MY SHIP PO BOX 17000 STN FORCES VICTORIA BC V9A 7N2 LIST OF CONTENTS Chips Newspapers Books Photos Gummies Documents Addressee HOW TO ADDRESS PARCEL TO THE SHIP UNCLASS UNCLASS

25. CANADA POST CUSTOMS DECLARATION *NCV = No Commercial Value UNCLASS UNCLASS

26. UNCLASS UNCLASS MAXIMUM SIZE FOR MORALE MAIL PARCEL Max weight: 20Kgs Max length of one side: 1m Max Size: H+W+H+W=Girth Girth+Length = <2m

27. LIST OF PROHIBITED ITEMS UNCLASS UNCLASS Alcohol Tobacco products ( including vape juice ) Corrosive or Flamable liquids/solids Pornographic material Knives Drugs and Narcotics (including prescription/Over the counter drugs/Vitamins) Compressed Gases/ Aerosol Perishable Food items Lithium Batteries

28. PROHIBITED ITEMS LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES FOR E-CIGARETTE CAUSED FIRE ON WESTJET FLIGHT: TSB WestJet flight 113, bound for Vancouver, returned to Calgary soon after takeoff in June 2018 18 Jan 2019 "The passenger ... inadvertently packed two spare lithium-ion batteries for his e-cigarette ... in the front pocket of the bag. The pocket also contained a dry herb vaporizer, a portable speaker, and USB cables," https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/calgary-westjet-emergency-landing-tsb-report-1.4984057 LITHIUM BATTERIES

29. Could this break? Soda Food sauces Lotion Freezies Glass containers

30. LIST OF PROHIBITED ITEMS UNCLASS UNCLASS

31. CF MORALE MAIL DROP-OFF POINTS UNCLASS UNCLASS Signal Hill MFRC CPAC MFRC Fleet Mail Office ( Dockyard 37) Naden Mail Room ( Basement Nelles Block) 443 Squadron Any Canada Post Post Office ( Paid service) Any MFRC Location (Free service)

32. EXTRA INFORMATION UNCLASS UNCLASS IMPORTANT: ALL PARCELS WILL BE SCREENED

33. QUESTIONS UNCLASS UNCLASS CONTACT INFORMATION: FMO [phone] Naden [phone] OPEN HOURS Dockyard D-37 Monday to Friday 0800 to 1400 Naden Post Office-Nelles Block Monday to Friday 0900 to 1400

34. “Write to the Troops” website

35. Pre-Deployment Incapacity and Estate Planning Captain Chelsea Flintoff Deputy Judge Advocate AJAG (Pacific Region)

36. AJAG Spectrum of Legal Assistance Power of Attorney (POA) Wills Travel Authorization Letter SDB Beneficiary Form Discussion Points

37. Your personal legal affairs should be dealt with by a civilian lawyer or notary Legal Officers may provide assistance to CAF members in case of urgent / operational necessity (ref: CFAO 56-5) Spectrum of Services

38. Allows a person (the “adult”) to appoint someone 19 years of age or older (BC) to be their attorney (the “attorney”) to take care of your financial and legal affairs on your behalf. General POA – ceases when incapable Enduring POA – continues when incapable Power of Attorney (POA)

39. Examples of when you might use a POA: Bill payments Banking Insurance for car or home Bank loans Mortgage payments Buying or selling property, including cars and houses Pay issues Power of Attorney (POA)

40. Do you need a Power of Attorney? Some banks have their own “in-house” power of attorney forms so check with your bank first; Online transactions Assets, esp. real estate Does not apply to joint assets / accounts Note: a POA does not give the attorney the power to make health care or child care decisions Power of Attorney (POA)

41. Who should be your attorney? Someone you trust. Not someone who has financial problems. Not someone you don’t get along with, like an estranged spouse. There are potential consequences resulting from picking the wrong attorney! Power of Attorney (POA)

42. Allows a person (the “adult”) to appoint someone 19 years of age or older (BC) to be their Representative (the “representative”) to make medical and personal care decisions on their behalf. Unlike a POA, it only applies when the adult is not capable of making decisions themselves When choosing a representative, you should use the same care and diligence as choosing an attorney Representation Agreement (Rep Agmt )

43. Major medical decisions i.e. end of life care, major surgeries, treatment plans, etc. Minor medical decisions i.e. simple elective surgeries, choice between medications, etc. Personal care decisions i.e. where you live, what you eat, the clothes you wear, etc. Representation Agreement (Rep Agmt )

44. Will The written statement by which a person instructs how his or her estate should be distributed after death. Complete a Will Certificate. Wills

45. When a person dies without a will or “Intestate” someone must apply to the Superior Court in their jurisdiction to act as the Administrator/Personal Representative of the Estate The province has a set formula to distribute estates, which may not be what the person wanted Guardianship arrangements for minor children Establish trusts for minor/dependent children IOT avoid involvement by the Public Guardian & Trustee See the Wills, Estates and Succession Act for more details or contact a civilian lawyer Why You Might Want a Will

46. Wills Basic CAF Will may be adequate for: Single members Simple finances Spouse, but no children

47. Suggest you get a Will from a Civilian Lawyer if: Mixed/Blended Families Home owner RRSPs, trust funds, stocks etc. Children Wish to have several persons as beneficiaries Trusts for dependants Will Kits May or May Not be Valid Wills

48. SAFEGUARD THE ORIGINAL POA, REP AGMT, AND WILL DON’T TAKE THEM WITH YOU ON DEPLOYMENT The Power is in the Document

49. Review SDB Beneficiary form – changes in circumstances (i.e. divorce) will not automatically change SDB beneficiary *same thing for private life insurance and registered investments i.e. RRSPs, TFSAs, etc. Supplementary Death Benefit (SDB) Beneficiary

50. Can be signed by any Reg Force Commissioned Officer Is proof that you consent to your child traveling with a spouse or another person May assist you when crossing border to US or other borders with children Example letter available for download from the AJAG webpage Travel Authorization Letter

51. esquimalt.mil.ca/ ajag /Documents/Blank_Travel_Authorization_Letter_Template.doc

52. Reception: 250-363-4260 DWAN Site: http://esquimalt.mil.ca/ajag/ Questions?

53. PAY AND BENEFITS PO1 S. Masciotra, HR Mgr UNCLASSIFIED

54. Information Handling Instructions 54 This overall classification for this presentation is UNCLASSIFIED This document is the property of the RCN and/or DND and shall not be altered, copied and / or distributed without the permission of the Information Asset Owner. Information Asset Owner: HMCS Vancouver

55. Outline 55 UNDERSTANDING YOUR PAY STATEMENT DEPLOYED BENEFITS HARDSHIP AND RISK LEVELS PRE-DETERMINED PAY MEDALS UNCLASSIFIED

56. UNDERSTANDING YOUR PAY STATEMENT 56 UNCLASSIFIED Excerpt from Canadian Armed Forces Compensation and Benefits Booklet for the Regular Force – See the SHO for a copy

57. UNDERSTANDING YOUR PAY STATEMENT - CCPS 57 UNCLASSIFIED

58. UNDERSTANDING YOUR PAY STATEMENT 58 A – Amount Direct Deposited into your bank (for deployment purposes, it is the PDP amount set by SHO) B – Date of the Direct Deposit C – Date the Statement was issued D – Currency used to calculate the amount (CAD) E – Closing balance from your previous pay (as you retain a balance from pay to pay, this will carry over – from M) F – Current pay and adjustments (breakdown shown in the Transaction Details section) G & H – Taxable and non-taxable allowances I – Year to Date totals J – Sum of pay, taxable and non-taxable allowances (Total Credits for the month) K – Total of pay deductions section (Total of Debit items such as EI, CPP, Pension, SDB, PMQ, etc for the month) L – Total entitlement as of the statement date (usually ½ Net Monthly Entitlement ) M – Amount remaining in account as of the statement date (mid-month statements have the second half of NME, end-month normally zero – unless on deployment. This is where the balance will be building) N – Other pay allotments (mess dues, CANEX plans – identified as NPF as well as LARs) O – Other deductions (PPLD and CFHD are broken down here, PSHCP as well as extra tax (for those who opt to pay more tax through the year for larger return at tax time) P – Notes (things DMPAP in Ottawa want you to know about your pay) UNCLASSIFIED

59. DEPLOYED ALLOWANCES 59 Refs: A. MFSI 10.3 B. CBI Chapter 10 • Operations Foreign Service Premium (Ops FSP): Ops FSP is based on points you accumulate while serving on overseas operations. Points are calculated at the rate of one point per month of service outside Canada on an operation. You are considered to have completed one month of service where there is an entitlement to ten consecutive compensation days of service in a calendar month . • Hardship and Risk Allowances: Hardship Allowance compensates for the living conditions existing at a specific post while the Risk allowance compensates for the risks associated with a specific post. This Allowance is set for each mission by the Departmental Hardship and Risk Committee. UNCLASSIFIED

60. HARDSHIP AND RISK LEVELS 60 Refs: A. MFSI 10.3 B. CBI Chapter 10 OP HORIZON – Indo Asia Pacific Hardship Level 1 - $230/Month Risk Level 1 - $230/Month Effective 1 Jan 23 – 31 May 25 Departmental Hardship and Risk Committee Meeting Held 24 Nov 23 OP NEON Hardship Level 1 - $230/Month Risk Level 1 - $230/Month Effective 1 Jan 23 – 30 Nov 24 Departmental Hardship and Risk Committee Meeting Held 31 May 23 UNCLASSIFIED

61. PRE-DETERMINED PAY 61 Ref: MHRRP Section 24 – Attach Postings and Attach Posting Messages – International Operations With the support of the CO, all mbrs of the ships company will be placed on PDP (1/2 NME) which will be DFT’d to bank accounts twice a month as per any normal pay day. All earned allowances will remain in the pay system to cover any pay parades that occur during the deployment and any money owed after the ceasing allowances and tax relief. PDP and tax relief will come into effect when we depart Pearl Harbour in August. All other operational allowances will start when we enter the “box”. The Ships Office will be able to make additional deposits of your allowances and tax relief funds on a case by case basis. UNCLASSIFIED

62. MEDALS 62 OP HORIZON – Special Service Medal Expedition (SSM EXP) • Time needed for medal: 45 days cumulative days • Bars: There are no bars for this medal • This medal is not engraved UNCLASSIFIED

63. MEDALS 63 OP NEON – Operational Service Medal Expedition (OSM EXP) • Time needed for medal: 21 cumulative days • Bars: Rotation bars can be awarded after a total of 210 days (including the 21 days needed to receive the medal originally), and additional bars are awarded for each subsequent period of 180 days • This medal is engraved with service number, rank, initials and surname UNCLASSIFIED

64. DEPLOYED BENEFITS OUTLINE 64 Family Care Assistance Transportation on Special Leave (SLTA) Home Leave Travel Assistance (HLTA) Custodial Expenditures Storage of Private Motor Vehicle and Related Expenses Rest & Recreation Fund UNCLASSIFIED

65. FAMILY CARE ASSISTANCE 65 Ref: CBI 209.335 ELIGIBILITY An officer, Regular Force Non-Commissioned Member, or Reserve Force on Class B/C Service, who has a dependant who is less than 18 years of age or 18 years of age or older but requires assistance due to a physical or mental disability and is not in receipt of a pension and who, for service reasons, is absent from their place of duty for a period of 24 hours or more if: a) the member does not have a spouse or common-law partner; or b) has a spouse or common-law partner who is a service member but that spouse or common-law partner does not live at the member's place of duty for service reasons, or lives at the member's place of duty, but for service reasons is absent from that place of duty during the same period. UNCLASSIFIED

66. FAMILY CARE ASSISTANCE 66 Ref: CBI 209.335 ENTITLEMENT Reimbursement is limited to (for commercial care services only): a)$75/day with receipts; or b)$35/day with a declaration in lieu of receipts. Furthermore, members are entitled to the difference up to the maximums determined above between: a) The amount paid by the member for dependant care services as a direct result of their being absent from their family home or place of duty for a period of 24 hours or more; and b) The amount normally paid by the member for dependant care services. UNCLASSIFIED

67. TRANSPORTATION ON SPECIAL LEAVE (SLTA) 67 Refs: A. CBI 10.3.11 B. CBI 209.52 ELIGIBILITY Members who would normally be entitled to LTA. All conditions must be satisfied: a) Member is on Special Leave (Embarkation or Disembarkation) immediately prior to or after deployment; b) Neither the member nor the family member utilized LTA in the 3 months prior to the travel (when SLTA is being claimed before deployment); c) Service outside Canada is/was more than 60 continuous days; and d) During the Special Leave period, the member travelled to their family member at the family members’ principle residence UNCLASSIFIED

68. TRANSPORTATION ON SPECIAL LEAVE (SLTA) 68 Refs: A. CBI 10.3.11 B. CBI 209.52 ENTITLEMENT Reimbursement is limited to transportation, accommodation (to facilitate the travel there and return) and meal expenses, as if they are travelling on duty under the Canadian Forces Temporary Duty Travel Instruction (CFTDTI). There is no entitlement to incidentals or any expenses while the member is at the principle residence of the family member. For greater clarity, SLTA does not have a cap on the reimbursement of transportation costs that would be applied to LTA. UNCLASSIFIED It is important to note: SLTA is for travel to your NOK location only.

69. TRANSPORTATION ON SPECIAL LEAVE (SLTA) 69 Submit your SLTA package to the pay office with the following documents Approved leave pass with Special leave dates Verification of entitlement for SLTA form – completed. Flight cost: Either a fully purchased flight and/or; Flight quote UNCLASSIFIED HOW TO REQUEST SLTA Advances will be permitted up to 80% of the provided flight cost to assist with booking costs. If claims are not provided to the Pay office 10 business days after the members return date; the advance will be taken back off the members pay.

70. TRANSPORTATION ON SPECIAL LEAVE (SLTA) FINALIZING SLTA CLAIMS 70 Upon your return from HLTA you will provide all below documentation to the PAY office for reimbursement: UNCLASSIFIED What is required: Stamped Leave pass – from NOK location Verification of entitlement for SLTA form completed Receipts for claimable expenses incurred Flights and Taxi’s Receipts MUST clearly indicate, Amount, Currency paid in, Date of Purchase A Credit Card Statement should only be submitted to substantiate any cost occurred, in other than CAD, for cost member was charged by the card provider in CAD. Completed travel worksheet DND 432-E if advance was requested

71. HOME LEAVE TRAVEL ASSISTANCE (HLTA) 71 Refs: MFSI, Sect 21 CDIO 1000, 1.4-9 Annex F For travel to a member’s home or previous place of duty, reimbursement calculated in accordance with CBI 10.21.05 - HLTA for Travel to Home or Previous Place of Duty for the direct return journey. Reverse HLTA is no longer authorized. UNCLASSIFIED

72. HOME LEAVE TRAVEL ASSISTANCE (HLTA) 72 Refs: A. MFSI, Sect 21 B. CDIO 1000, 1.4-9 Annex F INTENT Assists a member who is deployed or assigned to a place of duty outside Canada to reunite with their family member. Is not taken in the first 30 or last 30 days of deployment. ELIGIBILITY All members of Ship’s Company deploying for a minimum consecutive 60 days. ENTITLEMENT Reimbursement subject to the number of consecutive days members will deploy with the ship and the type of HLTA taken. UNCLASSIFIED

73. HOME LEAVE TRAVEL ASSISTANCE THIRD LOCATION HLTA 73 Refs: A. MFSI, Sect 21 B. CDIO 1000, 1.4-9 Annex F For third location, Director of Compensation and Benefits Administration (DCBA) determines an allowance. Travel is limited to one member or one member and a family member and must be taken outside the area of operations. On completion of leave travel, the member is sent to the ship's location (next port of call, if applicable). This travel is not included in the HLTA reimbursement calculation; it is only to enable the member to rejoin the ship. Members are authorized to book their own third location travel, but are encouraged to use PSP due to their expertise in handling such requests. Third location HLTA will only be booked by PSP if requested by the member. If PSP is used, and the costs are going to exceed the HLTA entitlement, the member must complete a credit card authorization form to cover the additional amount. UNCLASSIFIED

74. HOME LEAVE TRAVEL ASSISTANCE OP CONSTRAINTS 74 It cannot be overstated the importance for personnel to understand, and to pass on to their families, that HLTA will not be available for all members, and that these dates will be subject to change at short notice, as operational requirements and mission sets may change frequently throughout our deployment. UNCLASSIFIED

75. HOME LEAVE TRAVEL ASSISTANCE HOW TO REQUEST HLTA 75 Submit to your HLTA Request Package for pre-approval/screening: Memo Leave Pass HLTA Request Form Scanned/Copy Passport & Visa if req’d Gov. of Canada Travel Advisory Detailed Travel Plan ( ie . Flight Itinerary quote for yourself and family member) 2. Once HLTA Request Package is approved and LEAVE PASS SIGNED travel can be booked by PSP or yourself. UNCLASSIFIED If your Duty falls on a day while you are on HLTA you are responsible to identify your replacement in your memo.

76. HOME LEAVE TRAVEL ASSISTANCE CLAIMING 76 UNCLASSIFIED What is required: •Boarding passes •Receipts for claimable expenses incurred Receipts MUST clearly indicate, Amount, Currency paid in, Date of Purchase Statutory Declarations cannot be accepted and Credit Card Statements cannot be used in lieu of an actual receipt. A Credit Card Statement should only be submitted to substantiate any cost occurred, in other than CAD, for cost member was charged by the card provider in CAD. Upon your return from HLTA you will provide all below documentation to the PAY office for submission to PSP for processing.

77. CUSTODIAL EXPENDITURES 77 Ref: CBI 10.28.01 INTENT Provides assistance for expenses associated with maintaining a vacant residence while on deployment outside Canada. ELIGIBILITY Single members, service couples where both (and any dependants if applicable) will be away from the residence, and deployed single parents with dependants under 18 years of age where the dependant will not remain at the residence during the time the member is deployed. UNCLASSIFIED

78. CUSTODIAL EXPENDITURES 78 Ref: CBI 10.28.02 ENTITLEMENT Actual and reasonable expenses from a commercial firm of up to $275 per month, supported by receipts. Costs include those related to snow removal, lawn maintenance, security, minor maintenance and additional insurance costs. Reimbursement for partial months will be based on the number of calendar days in the month. NO ENTITLEMENT Members who place their Household Goods & Effects (HG&E) in storage for the deployment or those occupying single quarters. UNCLASSIFIED

79. STORAGE OF PRIVATE MOTOR VEHICLE AND RELATED EXPENSES 79 Ref: CBI 10.28.03 INTENT To reimburse a member for the storage of a Private Motor Vehicle (PMV) when the shipment of the PMV to the location of the deployment is not authorized. ELIGIBILITY All deployed members of Ship’s Company. UNCLASSIFIED

80. STORAGE OF PRIVATE MOTOR VEHICLE AND RELATED EXPENSES 80 Ref: CBI 10.28.03 ENTITLEMENT Storage of the vehicle at public expense: a) At the nearest place where commercial storage facilities are available at actual and reasonable cost, supported by receipts; or b) When commercial storage is unavailable or not practical, DCBA may authorize the use of a non-commercial storage facility, of which the member's reimbursement is limited to $30 per month (See Pay Office to confirm your circumstances prior to deployment); and c) Return travel to the location of storage, where such storage facilities are necessarily outside the place of duty, in accordance with Compensation and Benefits Instruction (CBI) 209.30 - Entitlements and Instruction , (see Canadian Forces Temporary Duty Travel Instruction) in respect of that journey. UNCLASSIFIED

81. STORAGE OF PRIVATE MOTOR VEHICLE AND RELATED EXPENSES 81 Ref: CBI 10.28.03(3) ENTITLEMENT On return from deployment, reimbursement of expenses required to restore the vehicle to roadworthiness up to $200. These expenses may include labour charges associated with a mandatory safety check, towing charges, brake cleaning/adjustments and labour and minor parts associated with a minor tune up. UNCLASSIFIED

82. STORAGE OF PRIVATE MOTOR VEHICLE AND RELATED EXPENSES OP CONSTRAINTS 82 It is important to note: Storage entitlements do not begin until HMCS Vancouver leaves for Operation – Departing from Hawaii. Please plan wisely and ask questions if there are any issues regarding the storage and maintenance to your personal vehicle. UNCLASSIFIED

83. REST & RECREATION FUND 83 Refs: A. CJOC CDIO 1000 Section 3 AnxC B. PSP Policy Manual Chapter 2-1 INTENT a) Enhance morale of deployed members; b) Improve well being of individuals; and c) Add to quality of life of deployed members. ENTITLEMENT Can be applied on a unit scale or individual basis to purchase Morale and Welfare products/services or offset expenses incurred by members while in port. Subject to Commanding Officer approval. UNCLASSIFIED

84. REST & RECREATION FUND 84 Refs: A. CJOC CDIO 1000 Section 3 AnxC B. PSP Policy Manual Chapter 2-1 ELIGIBLE EXPENSES (INDIVIDUAL REIMBURSEMENT) a) Accommodations, meals, transportation and other eligible expenses such as entrance fees to cultural, sport or entertainment activities or to pay for entrance fees to recreation areas; b) Organized tours for transportation, entrance fees, meals and other eligible expenses; and c) Rental of recreation facilities for access to swimming pools, exercise facilities, golf courses, beaches or similar recreational facilities. ENTITLEMENT AMOUNT: $60 per member per full month + $2 per day per member for partial month Calculations for HMC Ships begin the day we leave after RIMPAC and stop the day we come alongside Esquimalt. UNCLASSIFIED

85. Conclusion 85 The Canadian Armed Forces Compensation and Benefits Booklet for the Regular Force is available through the SHO. It is for informational purposes only. It is intended to summarize, not establish, compensation and benefits. It is not intended to replace, modify or interpret Policies, Directives and Orders such as, but not limited to, QR&Os, DAODs, CBIs, or CFLPM. Any concerns or questions can be addressed by the HRAs in SHO UNCLASSIFIED

86. Deployment and Your Finances May 9th, 2024 Ted Noakes

87. Financial Services Advisor - Insurance Esquimalt – Workpoint Rainbow Building [email protected] Ted Noakes MA CIM® CLU® CFP® DEPLOYMENT

88. We are a team of financial advisors offering unbiased advice and solutions exclusively for CAF members, veterans and their families. DEPLOYMENT SISIP Financial

89. We’re Here to Plan Joining the CAF Posting/ Moving Changing Ranks Deploying Releasing Buying a car Marriage Buying a home Becoming a parent Relationship changes Estate planning Retiring Loss of a loved one

90. How To Book an Appointment Scan This You Can Also Call 250-363-3301 Email [email protected] [email protected] ONLINE OR IN PERSON

91. How We Can Help – Financial Counselling

92. SISIP Financial Advisors can help you: Maximize allowances and tax refunds to kick start your finances Pay down debt? Start emergency fund? Invest in RRSP? TFSA? FHSA? Assist with the smooth transition of the finances upon return Financial assistance if needed through Support our Troops Planning for Success DEPLOYMENT Financial Planning & Investing

93. Supplementary Death Benefit (SDB) How much will your beneficiaries Some people don’t know what this is Protecting Yourself with Insurance Life Insurance Beneficiaries Is your spouse or your ex-spouse? Parents? Would your kids get $500,000 when they turn 18? Do you want that? Amount Is there enough? Are your debts covered? How soon would your family have to move? Do you already have it from basic? $50K $4 / month $500K $40 / month Wills? Power of Attorney? *35 year old non-smoker

94. HMCS VANCOUVER - Onboard May 13 – 17 Go over financial health Check on coverage Check on beneficiaries Do insurance applications

95. “With EVERYTHING we do, we BELIEVE that each CAF Member and Family deserves lifetime financial security.  EVERYTHING we offer in terms of service and advice stems from this conviction.  We believe those who serve have earned the right to feel safe in the knowledge that, no matter what changes life brings, their futures are secure – and their families can thrive.” OUR VALUE STATEMENT 95

96. Happy to Help - Here for You and Your Family Scan This ONLINE OR IN PERSON 250-363-3301 CALL EMAIL [email protected] [email protected]

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98. Outline 98 The Chaplain for HMCS Vancouver is Chaplain Robert Schweyer: [email protected] To access the Ship’s Chaplain during the deployment please follow this process: 1. Phone the Esquimalt Duty Chaplain: 250-363-4032. 2. The Duty Chaplain will contact RJOC. 3. RJOC will contact the chaplain on the ship. Religious/Spiritual Needs: Before the deployment, please advise the chaplain of anything you may need. This includes special items for upcoming religious/spiritual holidays and festivals.