FEATURE ARTICLES
The importance of marry up drills - Ex MAPLE RESOLVE 1401
Posted on July 15 2014
In compliance with Task Force 1-14, C Squadron deployed to Wainwright, Alberta on 5 May 2014 for Ex MAPLE RESOLVE. Once on the ground in sunny Wainwright the Squadron immediately started its preparations for the upcoming force on force portion of the exercise which was due to start 17 May 2014. C Squadron had only two weeks to get ready to operate with other units from the Task Force.
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Force on Force - Ex MAPLE RESOLVE 1401
Posted on Jul;y 15 2014
On 17 May, C Squadron deployed for 14 days of sustained operation as part of the 1 RCR BG. During Ex MAPLE RESOLVE 1401, the Squadron was faced with navigating the 360o battle space into which the Wainwright training area had been transformed.
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RMC Environment Preparation Training
Posted on May 20, 2014
On Sunday the 27th of April 2014, 25 Armoured Officer Cadets (OCdts) from the Royal Military College of Canada travelled from Kingston to Garrison Petawawa to spend the week with A Squadron (Sqn), of the Royal Canadian Dragoons (RCD). The intent of the week was to provide a venue for the students to refresh their Armoured skills, in preparation of their summer training period. The RMC students conduct the vast majority of their military training in the summer months, which consequently means that they experience a substantial skill fade from year to year.
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The importance of marry up drills - Ex MAPLE RESOLVE 1401
Posted on July 15 2014
In compliance with Task Force 1-14, C Squadron deployed to Wainwright, Alberta on 5 May 2014 for Ex MAPLE RESOLVE. Once on the ground in sunny Wainwright the Squadron immediately started its preparations for the upcoming force on force portion of the exercise which was due to start 17 May 2014. C Squadron had only two weeks to get ready to operate with other units from the Task Force.
Read More
Force on Force - Ex MAPLE RESOLVE 1401
Posted on Jul;y 15 2014
On 17 May, C Squadron deployed for 14 days of sustained operation as part of the 1 RCR BG. During Ex MAPLE RESOLVE 1401, the Squadron was faced with navigating the 360o battle space into which the Wainwright training area had been transformed.
Read More
RMC Environment Preparation Training
Posted on May 20, 2014
On Sunday the 27th of April 2014, 25 Armoured Officer Cadets (OCdts) from the Royal Military College of Canada travelled from Kingston to Garrison Petawawa to spend the week with A Squadron (Sqn), of the Royal Canadian Dragoons (RCD). The intent of the week was to provide a venue for the students to refresh their Armoured skills, in preparation of their summer training period. The RMC students conduct the vast majority of their military training in the summer months, which consequently means that they experience a substantial skill fade from year to year.
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LCol Robert Gross
Commanding Officer
Aug 1969 - Jun 1970
Commanding Officer
Aug 1969 - Jun 1970
Dragoons,
It is with great sadness that The Regiment announces the passing of LCol (Ret’d) Robert (Bob) Gross, the 31st Commanding Officer of The Royal Canadian Dragoons. LCol (Ret’d) Bob Gross passed away on Sunday, 29 June in Brooks, Alberta, after suffering a heart attack early that morning; he was 84 years of age. He is survived by his wife Renie, his two sons Paul and Tony and his grandchildren.
A private funeral service was held on Saturday, 5 July for immediate family and friends who celebrated the life of a great husband, Father, Grandfather, friend and Dragoon.
Anyone from the Regimental Family wishing to pass on their condolences and well-wishes to the family of LCol (Ret’d) Bob Gross can forward their notes to the address below:
Mrs. Renie Gross
10436 84th Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T6E 2H2
Our thoughts and prayers go to the family and friends of LCol (Ret’d) Bob Gross, he will be greatly missed.
S.G. Graham
Commanding Officer
It is with great sadness that The Regiment announces the passing of LCol (Ret’d) Robert (Bob) Gross, the 31st Commanding Officer of The Royal Canadian Dragoons. LCol (Ret’d) Bob Gross passed away on Sunday, 29 June in Brooks, Alberta, after suffering a heart attack early that morning; he was 84 years of age. He is survived by his wife Renie, his two sons Paul and Tony and his grandchildren.
A private funeral service was held on Saturday, 5 July for immediate family and friends who celebrated the life of a great husband, Father, Grandfather, friend and Dragoon.
Anyone from the Regimental Family wishing to pass on their condolences and well-wishes to the family of LCol (Ret’d) Bob Gross can forward their notes to the address below:
Mrs. Renie Gross
10436 84th Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T6E 2H2
Our thoughts and prayers go to the family and friends of LCol (Ret’d) Bob Gross, he will be greatly missed.
S.G. Graham
Commanding Officer
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FEATURE ARTICLES
The importance of marry up drills - Ex MAPLE RESOLVE 1401
Posted on July 15 2014
In compliance with Task Force 1-14, C Squadron deployed to Wainwright, Alberta on 5 May 2014 for Ex MAPLE RESOLVE. Once on the ground in sunny Wainwright the Squadron immediately started its preparations for the upcoming force on force portion of the exercise which was due to start 17 May 2014. C Squadron had only two weeks to get ready to operate with other units from the Task Force.
Read More
Force on Force - Ex MAPLE RESOLVE 1401
Posted on Jul;y 15 2014
On 17 May, C Squadron deployed for 14 days of sustained operation as part of the 1 RCR BG. During Ex MAPLE RESOLVE 1401, the Squadron was faced with navigating the 360o battle space into which the Wainwright training area had been transformed.
Read More
RMC Environment Preparation Training
Posted on May 20, 2014
On Sunday the 27th of April 2014, 25 Armoured Officer Cadets (OCdts) from the Royal Military College of Canada travelled from Kingston to Garrison Petawawa to spend the week with A Squadron (Sqn), of the Royal Canadian Dragoons (RCD). The intent of the week was to provide a venue for the students to refresh their Armoured skills, in preparation of their summer training period. The RMC students conduct the vast majority of their military training in the summer months, which consequently means that they experience a substantial skill fade from year to year.
Read More
The importance of marry up drills - Ex MAPLE RESOLVE 1401
Posted on July 15 2014
In compliance with Task Force 1-14, C Squadron deployed to Wainwright, Alberta on 5 May 2014 for Ex MAPLE RESOLVE. Once on the ground in sunny Wainwright the Squadron immediately started its preparations for the upcoming force on force portion of the exercise which was due to start 17 May 2014. C Squadron had only two weeks to get ready to operate with other units from the Task Force.
Read More
Force on Force - Ex MAPLE RESOLVE 1401
Posted on Jul;y 15 2014
On 17 May, C Squadron deployed for 14 days of sustained operation as part of the 1 RCR BG. During Ex MAPLE RESOLVE 1401, the Squadron was faced with navigating the 360o battle space into which the Wainwright training area had been transformed.
Read More
RMC Environment Preparation Training
Posted on May 20, 2014
On Sunday the 27th of April 2014, 25 Armoured Officer Cadets (OCdts) from the Royal Military College of Canada travelled from Kingston to Garrison Petawawa to spend the week with A Squadron (Sqn), of the Royal Canadian Dragoons (RCD). The intent of the week was to provide a venue for the students to refresh their Armoured skills, in preparation of their summer training period. The RMC students conduct the vast majority of their military training in the summer months, which consequently means that they experience a substantial skill fade from year to year.
Read More