Canadian Armed Forces Military Personnel Instruction 01/09 – Annexes – Depart With Dignity Program

Annex A - Certificates of Service and CAF Service Pin Directive

General

1. Members of the Regular Force (Reg F), Primary Reserve (P Res), Cadet Organization Administration & Training Service (COATS) and Canadian Rangers shall be provided with an acknowledgement of service on release from the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). The Certificate of Service shall be provided to all releasing CAF members, to the Next of Kin of deceased CAF members or to members with a terminal prognosis, who may request a Recognition of Service ceremony before they die. A CF Service Pin is also provided if the eligibility criteria is met.

Note 1 – A Certificate of Service is not proof of the service stated therein and in certain cases there may be a requirement to refer to appropriate documents in order to determine, with certainty, a former member’s previous service.

Note 2 – Eligibility. The instructions for the preparation as well as examples of different certificates of service and the CF Service Pin can be found in the Military Human Resources Records Procedures (MHRRP) chapter 15.

Limitations

2. No modification to the Certificates of Service is permitted. The certificates are issued only upon release from the CAF, upon a serving member’s death or to a member with a terminal prognosis, and not upon transfer to another component other than the Supplementary Reserve (Supp Res). Other than for replacement as per paragraphs 9 and 15 of this Annex, only one certificate and one CF Service Pin should be issued.

3. When Certificates of Service and CF Service Pins are issued to a member’s Next of Kin (NOK), additional copies of the Certificate of Service can be provided by the Release Benefits Administration (RBA) on receipt of the Casualty Notification Report. When a certificate is presented to members with a terminal prognosis, a replacement certificate shall be issued upon their death with the specific end of service date.

Certificate Description

4. Three different certificates are issued, in the members’ desired Official Language, as a commensurate reflection of the member’s completed years of service (YOS) in the CAF. Examples can be found at the end of this document:

1. CF 707 – BMQ/BMOQ not completed; or Release Items 1 and 2;
2. DND 2279 – BMQ/BMOQ completed; honourably released and less than 10 YOS; or
3. CF 54 – Who die or will die in service or honourably released and over 10 YOS.

Certificate Details

CF 707 – Basic Military Qualification (BMQ)/Basic Military Officer Qualification (BMOQ) not completed; or release items 1 and 2

5. The CF 707 contains the following information representative of a member’s career in the CAF at the time of release or death while in service:

1. Rank on release - as approved by the Release Authority.
2. Initials and Surname.
3. Post-nominals (e.g.: CD, MMM, MSM, etc.) as detailed within A-DH-300-000/AG-001, Canadian Forces Honours Policy Manual, Chapter 7.
4. Completed YOS, as defined in QR&O 15.01, listed by month and year of enrolment and month and year of release.
5. The word “untrained” shall follow immediately the CAF member’s surname, if the member has not reached the Occupational Functional Point (OFP) of their occupation. When a member achieved OFP in another military occupation, but not in the current occupation following an Occupational Transfer, the certificate shall show the member’s previous military occupation and the word “untrained” shall be omitted.
6. Form CF 707, when issued on or prior to a member's effective date of release or transfer, shall be dated to coincide with that date of release or transfer and signed by the commander of the releasing base or unit, or an officer appointed to sign on the commander's behalf. The original shall be presented to the member prior to departure from the member's unit on release or transfer. The duplicate shall be filed to the unit personnel records.
7. Should it become necessary to issue a certificate after a member's effective date of release, the certificate shall be dated the day of issue.
8. A notation on the CF 707, dependant on the assigned Release Item, shall be as follows on the From/du line after the enrolment date:
   1. Item 1a: until Dismissed with Disgrace for Misconduct or until Dismissed for Misconduct;
   2. Item 1 other than item 1a: until Released for Misconduct;
   3. Item 2: until Service Terminated; or,
   4. Items 3, 4 and 5: until Honourably Released.
9. Period of Service. Only CAF service in the Reg F, Primary Reserve (P Res), COATS and Canadian Rangers shall be shown. Service in any other component shall not be recognized on the certificates of service.

DND 2279 – Basic Military Qualification (BMQ)/Basic Military Officer Qualification (BMOQ) completed; honourably released and less than 10 years of service (YOS)

6. The DND 2279 contains the following information representative of a members’ career in the CAF at the time of release:

1. Rank on release - as approved by the Release Authority.
2. Initials and Surname.
3. Post-nominals (e.g.: CD, MMM, MSM, etc.) as detailed within A-DH-300-000/AG-001, Canadian Forces Honours Policy Manual, Chapter 7.
4. Periods of service listed by month and year of enrolment and month and year of release.
5. The word “untrained” shall follow immediately the CAF member’s surname, if the member has not reached the Occupational Functional Point (OFP) of their occupation. When a member achieved OFP in another military occupation, but not in the current occupation following an Occupational Transfer, the certificate shall show the member’s previous military occupation and the word “untrained” shall be omitted.
6. Form DND 2279, when issued on or prior to a member's effective date of release or transfer, shall be dated to coincide with that date of release or transfer and signed by the commander of the releasing base or unit or an officer appointed to sign on the commander's behalf. The original shall be presented to the member prior to departure from the member's unit on release or transfer. The duplicate shall be filed to the unit personnel records.
7. Should it become necessary to issue a certificate after a member's effective date of release, the certificate shall be dated the day of issue.
8. Period of Service. Only CAF service in the Reg F, P Res, COATS and Canadian Rangers shall be shown. Service in any other component shall not be recognized on the certificates of service.

CF 54 – Who die or will die in service or honourably released and over 10 years of service (YOS)

7. The CF 54 is a certificate signed by the Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) for presentation to each qualified member. This document is of a size and quality that is suitable for framing. The Form CF 54 contains the following information representative of a member’s career in the CAF at the time of release or death while in service:

1. Rank on release - as approved by the Release Authority.
2. Initials and Surname.
3. Post-nominals (e.g.: CD, MMM, MSM, etc.) as detailed within A-DH-300-000/AG-001, Canadian Forces Honours Policy Manual, Chapter 7.
4. Only completed years of service listed by month and year of enrolment and month and year of release shall be detailed. Only the current year will be indicated for CAF members with a terminal prognosis.

Rank

8. The rank represented on the Certificates of Service shall be the rank worn by the member on their final date of release from the CAF. Where a member is authorized to retain an acting rank on release or transfer, that rank shall be considered substantive for the purposes of this Annex. Use of a rank, previously achieved in the member’s career, other than the one authorized for wear on the final date of release is not authorized.

Certificate Replacement

9. Any queries in this regard should be directed to the RBA and replacements can be requested to that section. Care must be exercised by the member and the releasing unit when completing the Application for Records of Service (Form DND 2380) available in the Defense Forms Catalogue (DFC) (Only available on the DWAN) to request the certificate CF 54. If a member requests a new certificate because of an avoidable error in the original, it will be produced at the member's expense at a cost of 9.00 dollars. Requests for replacement of a certificate CF 54 as a result of loss must be accompanied by a money order in the appropriate amount made payable to the Receiver General for Canada is also required.

Issue of Certificates and Pins

10. The DWDC, through the Release Section or Reserve Unit, are responsible to request and issue the certificates and CAF Service Pins to releasing members in accordance with this instruction. Should the releasing member’s certificate and/or pin not be received prior to the final release interview, the DWDC is to make arrangements with the member to provide them once received.

Framing

11. Frames for Certificates of Service will be funded through collections.

CF Service Pin

12. All members of the CAF who are in possession of the Canadian Forces' Decoration (CD) at the time of their release from either the Reg F or P Res, COATS or Canadian Rangers, who died in service or who have received a terminal prognosis and who were released on or after 1 February 1968 (date of unification), are eligible for the CF Service Pin.

13. The classification of the CF Service Pin awarded is determined by the status of the CD and clasps in receipt at the time of release or death. The classification is as follows:

1. Bronze: issued with the CF 54 certificate of service to members who have been awarded and in possession of a CD;
2. Silver: issued with the CF 54 certificate of service to members who have been awarded and in possession of a CD 1st Clasp; and
3. Gold: issued with the CF 54 certificate of service to members who have been awarded and in possession of a CD 2nd Clasp or CD 3rd Clasp. A singular gold pin is awarded and a subsequent gold pin is not awarded.

Note – If a CAF member with a terminal prognosis was issued a CF Service Pin and subsequently meets the criteria for a different pin upon their death, a new pin reflective of their completed service shall be issued.

14. On those occasions when a releasing member receives a CF 707 and meets the eligibility requirements for the award of the CF Service Pin, the releasing unit shall initiate a demand for the CF Service Pin from RBA.

CF Service Pin Replacement

15. Any queries in this regard should be directed to the RBA and replacements can be requested to that section. Applications shall be made using the Application for Records of Service (Form DND 2380) available in the Defense Forms Catalogue (DFC). The replacement fee of 10.00 dollars per pin shall be at the applicant’s expense. A money order in the appropriate amount made payable to the Receiver General for Canada is required.

CF 54 (11” x 14” manuscript paper)

DND 2279 (8.5” x 11” cardstock)

CF 707 (8.5” x 11” cardstock)

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Annex B – Sample Announcement Message

SAMPLE ANNOUNCEMENT MESSAGE

DISTRIBUTION LIST: AIG 1703, 1704 AND 1705 (ALL BASES/WINGS, STATIONS COMMANDS AND SHIPS)

SUBJECT: NAME OF RELEASING MEMBER – (RANK, NAME, OCCUPATION, MOSID)

1. YEARS OF SERVICE AND DATE OF RELEASE
2. BRIEF OVERVIEW OF MEMBER’S MILITARY HISTORY AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES
3. NAME OF SIGNIFICANT PERSON, SPOUSE AND/OR CHILDREN (IF APPLICABLE); MEMBERS’ RETIREMENT PLANS (IF KNOWN)
4. DATE, TIME, PARTICIPATION COSTS AND EXACT LOCATION OF VENUE. PROVIDE ATTENDANCE TO NAME AND PHONE NUMBER OF THE DWD COORDINATOR
5. WHERE ANECDOTES ARE TO BE SENT (E-MAIL/FAX NUMBER)

END OF ENGLISH TEXT/DÉBUT DU TEXTE FRANÇAIS

LISTE DE DISTRIBUTION : AIG 1704 ET 1705 (AUX BASES/ESCADRES, STATIONS COMMANDEMENTS ET NAVIRES)

OBJET : NOM DU MILITAIRE PRENANT SA LIBÉRATION – (GRADE, NOM, OCCUPATION, ID SPGM) ANNÉES DE SERVICE ET DATE DE LIBÉRATION

1. BREF APERÇU DE LA CARRIÈRE MILITAIRE ET DE LA CONTRIBUTION AUX FORCES ARMÉES CANADIENNES
2. NOM DE PERSONNES SIGNIFICATIVES, DU CONJOINT ET/OU DES ENFANTS (LE CAS ÉCHÉANT); PROJETS DE RETRAITE DU MILITAIRE (SI CONNUS)
3. DATE, HEURE, COÛT DE PARTICIPATION ET ENDROIT EXACT DE L’ÉVÉNEMENT. COMMUNIQUER LES PRÉSENCES AU NOM ET NUMÉRO DE TÉLÉPHONE DU COORDONNATEUR DE DDD
4. OÙ FAIRE PARVENIR LES ANECDOTES (COURRIEL, № DE TÉLÉCOPIEUR)

FIN DU TEXTE FRANÇAIS

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Annex C – NDI 75 Veterans Service Card (VSC) Directive

General

1. The NDI 75 – VSC is intended to provide a tangible recognition of an eligible member’s service and their enduring affiliation to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) upon their release, to the estate of deceased CAF members or to members who have received a terminal prognosis.

Description

2. The NDI 75 – VSC is a plasticized card designed to serve as a convenient recognition of service and will display the CAF member’s service particulars shown in the official language of their choice. The NDI 75 – VSC shall include the following:

1. Photo
2. Service Number
3. Rank (worn at the time of release)
4. Surname
5. Given name(s)
6. Calendar Year of enrolment (1st only if broken service)
7. Calendar Year of release (last if broken service)

3. No other information or modifications to the NDI 75 – VSC shall be permitted. The NDI 75 – VSC is issued upon release from the CAF, not upon transfer to another component. Other than for replacement as per para 16 below, only one NDI 75 shall be issued to the releasing member.

Identification

4. The NDI 75 – VSC is not an official means of identification. It is the responsibility of the recipient to carry the required identification relating to their respective jurisdiction.

Eligibility

5. Eligibility to the VSC is aligned with the Government of Canada definition of a Veteran. A Veteran is defined as a member of the Regular Force (Reg F), Primary Reserve (P Res), Cadet Organizations Administration and Training Service (COATS) and/or Canadian Rangers who:

1. Successfully underwent and completed Basic Military Training (Basic Military Qualification (BMQ) or Basic Military Officer Qualification (BMOQ)). For Canadian Rangers, BMQ is optional and is not a required qualification for the NDI 75; and
2. CAF members who will, in accordance with QR&O article 15.01 (Release of Officers and Non-Commissioned Members), be honourably released from the CAF. These eligibility factors also applies for members who have received a terminal prognosis, who request a Recognition of Service ceremony before they die.

Period of Service

6. Only CAF service in the Reg F, P Res, COATS and Canadian Rangers shall be shown on the card.

Ineligibility

7. The following instances render CAF members ineligible to receive the NDI 75 – VSC, regardless of their service in any component, as they do not meet the definition of a Veteran:

1. CAF members who have not completed Basic Military Qualification (BMQ) or Basic Military Officer Qualification (BMOQ); or
2. CAF Members being released in accordance with QR&O article 15.01 (Release of Officers and Non-Commissioned Members), Table to Article 15.01, release item 1(a)(b)(c)(d) – Misconduct and release item 2 (a)(b) – Unsatisfactory Service.

Issuance of Veterans Service Card (VSC)

8. A request for the NDI 75 – VSC shall be made during the member’s initial release interview after the authority to release has been received. The Reg F Release Section or P Res Release staff shall confirm member’s entitlement for NDI 75 – VSC in accordance with this instruction.

9. The request shall normally be made subsequent to release approval and when the effective date of release is firm. However, when it is known or anticipated that these conditions would delay the production and receipt of the NDI 75 - VSC, the request may be dispatched showing the projected effective date of release, if there is reasonable assurance that:

1. The release will be approved; and
2. The calendar year in which the member is projected to be effectively released will not change.

10. The member’s Release Section/Reserve Unit Release Staff will exchange the member’s NDI 20/10 for the NDI 75 – VSC during the final release interview, and will have the member sign the DND 366 receipt envelope (provided by NDIS) and place it in the Unit Personnel File. The member’s Release Section/Reserve Unit Release staff will dispose of the member’s NDI 20/10 in accordance with current procedures.

11. Should the releasing member’s NDI 75 – VSC not be received prior to the final release interview, Release Administrators are to confirm with the member whether they wish to pick up their NDI 75 – VSC from the Release Section, or receive it by mail.

Rank

12. The rank represented on the NDI 75 – VSC will be the rank worn by the member on their final date of release from the CAF (CANFORGEN 040/20). Where a member is authorized to retain an acting rank in accordance with relevant directives (CFAO 15-2 (48, 49), CANFORGEN 040/20) (Acting / Lacking, AWSE, etc.) on the date of release, that rank shall be considered substantive for the purposes of the NDI 75 – VSC (CFAO 15-2 Annex D paragraph 6). Use of a rank, previously achieved in the member’s career, other than the one authorized for wear on the final date of release is not authorized.

Amendment

13. The NDI 75 – VSC does not expire and updates are therefore not required. Should an error be identified after release, the veteran is to consult the NDI 75 – VSC website for further direction.

14. The NDI 75 – VSC shall reflect the member’s surname on the day of release, as consistent with the member’s service records. Surname changes after release shall not be cause for a surname change on the NDI 75 – VSC. The NDI 75 – VSC is a reflection of the member’s service and must remain consistent with their service records.

Replacement/Re-issue

15. Requests for replacement or reissue are to be submitted through the NDI 75 – VSC website. As per direction from CDS/CMPC, there is no cost to the Veteran should a replacement be required.

16. The NDI 75 – VSC is not to be issued to deceased members estates other than when a member deceases while still a member of the CAF. The NDI 75 – VSC shall be requested on behalf of the deceased serving member by the Designated Assistant.

Re-enrolment

17. Upon re-enrolment and subsequent release from the CAF, the Veteran will be re-issued a new NDI 75 – VSC upon subsequent release from the CAF which shall capture any additional time served in the CAF.

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Annex D – Sample Letter to the Prime Minister

To be printed on National Defence letterhead, and present-day formatting (Email to pm@pm.gc.ca)

Day Month Year (DD MM YYYY)

Retirement of Colonel Jimmy Joe Bloggins, CD

Dear Prime Minister

I am submitting this request for a congratulatory retirement letter to be personally signed by you. The official presentation will take place 22 March 2008 in the NDHQ Warrant Officer’s and Sergeants’/Chiefs and Petty Officers’ Mess, 4 Queen Elizabeth Driveway, Ottawa, Ontario.

The following information is provided for the certificate:

Colonel J.J. Bloggins, CD
Enrolled - Canadian Forces on 04 Nov 1995
Release Date - 17 March 2021 (25 plus years)
Language of Preference - English
Date Required By - 15 March 2021 (To allow time for framing)

Contact: WO John Smithman

Mailing Address:

WO John Smithman
DCJH 4-3
National Defence Headquarters
Ottawa, ON K1A OK2

If further information is required, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned at XXX-944-4789. Thank you in advance for your assistance.

J.A. Smithman

Warrant Officer
Director of Combined Joint Hospital 4-3

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Annex E – Sample Letter to the Premier of a Province

To be printed on National Defence letterhead, and present-day formatting (See Annex G for Provincial Contact Information).

Unit Chief Petty Officer
Fleet Maintenance Facility
Cape Scott
PO Box 99000 Stn Forces
Halifax, NS B3K 5X5

Day Month Year (DD MM YYYY)

Office of the Premier of Nova Scotia
PO Box 726
Halifax
B3J 2T3

Retirement of Chief Petty Officer 1 J. J. Bloggins, MMM, CD

Dear Premier,

I am writing to you today with the hope that your office will recognize the distinguished career of one of our most senior naval Chief Petty Officers.

I am in the process of putting in place a formal retirement ceremony for Chief Petty Officer Bloggins so that we have the honour to say farewell to this individual in a manner commensurate with his rank and in keeping with the many outstanding contributions he has made; both in the service of Canada and to his community. The ceremony will be held 26 Aug 2008, in the Formation Halifax Chief’s and Petty Officer’s, Warrant’s and Sergeant’s Mess.

Given that CPO1 Bloggins has served with loyalty on numerous ships and in units in Nova Scotia throughout his thirty-five year career, we are arranging a special farewell for him and his family. Therefore sir, it is respectfully requested that a formal letter of congratulations, be prepared over your signature to recognize CPO1 J.J. Bloggins’ long and distinguished career. The letter will be photo engraved and placed in an album as a keepsake for CPO1 Bloggins.

My fellow Chiefs and Petty Officers believe that the significance of this letter will express to Chief Petty Officer Bloggins the esteem with which he is regarded by his country, his province and his shipmates. Your consideration and support would be very much appreciated.

Yours truly,

H.H. Smith
Chief Petty Officer First Class, MMM, CD

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Annex F – Sample Letter to the Mayor

To be printed on National Defence letterhead, and present-day formatting.

Unit Chief Petty Officer
Fleet Maintenance Facility
Cape Scott
PO Box 99000 Stn Forces
Halifax, NS B3K 5X5

Day Month Year (DD MM YYYY)

Office of the Mayor of Halifax Regional Municipality
PO Box 1749
1841 Argyle St.
Halifax, N.S.
B3J 2T3

Retirement of Chief Petty Officer 1 J. J. Bloggins, MMM, CD

Dear Mayor,

I am writing to you today with the hope that your office will recognize the distinguished career of one of our most senior naval Chief Petty Officers.

I am in the process of putting in place a formal retirement ceremony for Chief Petty Officer Bloggins so that we have the honour to say farewell to this individual in a manner commensurate with his rank and in keeping with the many outstanding contributions he has made; both in the service of Canada and to his community. The ceremony will be held 26 Aug 2008, in the Formation Halifax Chief’s and Petty Officer’s, Warrant’s and Sergeant’s Mess.

Given that CPO1 Bloggins has served with loyalty and distinction on numerous ships, submarines, NDHQ and in shore units throughout Nova Scotia during his thirty-five year career, we are arranging a special presentation for him in the form of a photo album, which will showcase his many honours and awards.

Having said that sir, it would be very much appreciated and extremely meaningful to all of us if you were to acknowledge CPO1 Bloggins outstanding career with a letter signed by yourself as Mayor of the Halifax Regional Municipality. A photo engraved copy of the letter will be placed in the album along with similar letters from the Prime Minister of Canada and the Premier of Nova Scotia.

The organizers believe, as do I sir, that the significance of the letter will express to Chief Petty Officer Bloggins the esteem with which he is regarded by his country, his province, his city and his shipmates. Your consideration and support would be very much appreciated.

Yours truly,

H.H. Smith
Chief Petty Officer First Class, MMM, C

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Annex G – Eligibility and Contact Information

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Annex H – 25 Year Flag Certificate

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Annex I – 25 Year Flag Folding Instructions

1. National Flag Folding Standard

National Policy

1.1 Flag folding methods are to adhere to the established national standard detailed at A-DH-201-000/PT-000 Manual of Drill and Ceremonial Chapter 11-6-1. The following is an extract of this reference and is provided for ease of reference to DWDC’s and personnel.

Conflicting Direction

1.2 Should any uncertainties or conflict occur, personnel are to refer A-DH-201-000/PT-000 Manual of Drill and Ceremonial Chapter 11-6-1 as the guiding policy document.

2. Flag Folding Process

2.1 The following steps detail how to fold the National flag:

1. Pass the sewn edge under and fold the flag and joining the corners of the flag.
2. The fold in step 1 is repeated, resulting in a quarter of the flag in full length (the tip of the maple leaf shall be facing up).
3. The far right corners are then brought forward in an upward motion to join the far left corners.
4. The fold in step 3 is repeated once more.
5. The far left corners (mainly red) are then folded underneath joining the corners leaving the maple leaf visible.
6. The fold in step 5 is repeated resulting in the final form ready for presentation.

A video illustration is available at the following website: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/defence/caf/fold-canada-flag.html

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Annex J – Royal Canadian Legion Welcoming Letter Current Members

Legion

Dominion Command
Direction nationale

86 place Aird Place, Ottawa, ON Canada K2L 0A1

1-888-556-6222
Tel.: (613) 591-3335
Fax: (613) 591-9335

legion.ca

Thank you for your service

On behalf of the Royal Canadian Legion, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your loyal and dedicated service to our country. Please accept this letter as a small token of gratitude for your years of service in the Canadian Armed Forces and your continued support of the Legion.

Beginning your new chapter

As you prepare for the next phase of your life, know that we are here to serve you. Guided by similar values as the Canadian Armed Forces, the Legion acts as a support network for our 250,000 members in 1350 locations across Canada.

Our Service Bureau Network is here to help should you and your family need it, offering initiatives such as: assistance and representation with Veterans Affairs Canada and the Veterans Review and Appeal Board, emergency financial assistance, access to mental health support, housing and care programs, and more.

Honouring Veterans is our duty

Because of Legion members like you, we are able to improve the lives of those who served, remember the Fallen and provide essential services in communities. We give you our sincerest thanks and look forward to being a part of your new journey.

With kindest regards,
Bruce Julian

Bruce Julian
Dominion President

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Annex K – Royal Canadian Legion Welcoming Letter Non-Members

Legion

Dominion Command
Direction nationale

86 place Aird Place, Ottawa, ON Canada K2L 0A1

1-888-556-6222
Tel.: (613) 591-3335
Fax: (613) 591-9335

legion.ca

Your service is truly appreciated

On behalf of the Royal Canadian Legion, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your loyal and dedicated service to our country.

In recognition of your years of service in the Canadian Armed Forces, we would like to offer you a free one-year Legion membership, including a subscription to Legion Magazine and access to the Member Benefit programs.

Beginning your new chapter

As you prepare for the next phase of your life, know that we are here to serve you. Guided by similar values as the Canadian Armed Forces, the Legion acts as a support network for our 250,000 members in 1350 locations across Canada.

Our Service Bureau Network is here to help should you and your family need it, offering initiatives such as: assistance and representation with Veterans Affairs Canada and the Veterans Review and Appeal Board, emergency financial assistance, access to mental health support, housing and care programs, and more.

Honouring Veterans is our duty

Being a Legion member is a great way to improve the lives of those who served, remember the Fallen and support your community — and every action makes a difference. If you wish to get involved with Legion activities in your community, get in touch with your local Legion branch or visit us online at legion.ca.

We hope you will decide to join the Legion. Enclosed is an application form for your complimentary one-year membership. Please return the completed form:

By mail: Membership Section,
86 Aird Place, Ottawa, ON K2L 0A1

Fax: 613-591-9335

Email: membership@legion.ca

With kindest regards, we look forward to hearing from you soon.

Thank you,
Bruce Julian

Bruce Julian
Dominion President

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Annex L – Royal Canadian Legion Veteran Welcome Program Registration Form

Online Registration Form: Veteran Family Welcome Program

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Annex M – CF Complimentary Membership Invitation

The Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans in Canada
Canadian Forces Complimentary Membership Invitation

Comrades,

In appreciation of your service and sacrifice, ANAVETS is pleased to offer a one year complimentary membership to all returning combat veterans and all honorably discharged CF personnel. We are the oldest veterans’ organization in Canada and have been working tirelessly on behalf of our veterans and our communities for over 170 years.

We currently have 68 Units across our Nation, all of which are considered a home away from home for our 16,000 members and their families. Our club rooms offer entertainment and camaraderie to our membership and our communities in general. We provide clean comfortable establishments for the rest and comfort of our membership, all the while fighting for the benefits and needs of those who have so bravely fought for, and protected our freedom throughout the years.

You will experience friendship and camaraderie with people who have the same interests and concerns as yourself. We will benefit immensely from the knowledge and experience of each military member who joins our association.

Please accept this letter as an open invitation to join the greatest veterans association in Canada. To receive your free complimentary one year membership, please contact the Unit you’d like to join. (See below for Unit locations and phone numbers.) If there is a contact problem, or you wish to become a "Member-at-Large", please contact Dominion Command at 1-877-864-7803 or in Ottawa (613) 744-0222.

Please visit our ANAVETS website at: www.anavets.ca for more information.

Shoulder To Shoulder

See following page for Phone Numbers of Units.

ANAVETS Units and Contact Numbers by Command All particulars are also found on our website at: www.anavets.ca

Alberta (780) 538-2928

British Columbia (604) 874-8105

Manitoba & NW ONT (204) 896-9897

New Brunswick

Nova Scotia (902) 462-0644

Ontario (416) 259-4145

Quebec (819) 569-1069

Saskatchewan (306) 692-4575

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Annex N – Depart With Dignity (DWD) Coordinator - Preliminary Preparation

Depart With Dignity (DWD) Coordinator - The Ceremony

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Annex O – Sample Agenda

Retirement Presentation - 29 June 2021

Colonel Jimmy Jones Bloggins

[Insert Picture]

Welcome - Col Frank Fresh (Master of Ceremonies)

Biography - BGen Tom Tiddley

Slide Presentation - CWO Harry Hound

Reading of Messages & Anecdotes –

• LCol Bob Buglar
• Maj Claude Cass
• Maj Bob Biff
• CWO Paul Puller
• Capt Karen Keeper

Presentations & Speeches –

• Prime Minister’s Retirement Certificate/Letter – MGen Flyer
• Premier’s Retirement Certificate/ Letter – To Be Identified
• Mayor’s Retirement Certificate/ Letter - To Be Identified
• Certificate of Service and CAF Service Pin - To Be Identified
• Environment & Branch Certificates - To Be Identified
• 25 Year Flag & Shadow Box - To Be Identified
• Album or keepsake - CWO Harry Hound
• Presentation to spouse/family (flowers, etc) – To Be Identified
• Unit Gift - LCol Bob Buglar
• Mess Plaque/Gift – Col Mike Master
• Legion/ANAVETS Membership - To Be Identified

Colonel Bloggin’s farewell speech

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