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Blues Challenge Flashcards

1
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What is the insignia for the rank of Sgt? Where is it located on the uniform?

A

Three chevrons pointing down with a crown on top.
Right sleeve of the scarlet and blue tunic (between shoulder and elbow). On epaulettes for service order.

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On what date did the Force formally and legally come into existence?

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August 30, 1873

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During what period was the Force called the North West Mounted Police?

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1873-1904

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During what period of time was the Force called the Royal North West Mounted Police?

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1904-1920

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5
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What year did we become the RCMP?

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1920

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6
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Who gave the prefix “Royal”?

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King Edward VII

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Why did King Edward VII give us the designation of Royal?

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For our participation in the Boar War.

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What colour was added to the tunic after our Royal designation?

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Royal Blue

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9
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Three members of the NWMP and RNWMP were awarded the Victoria Cross. Name at least one of them and the year they were involved.

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a) S/M Arthur RICHARDSON - Boar War (1899-1902)
b) Cst. George PEARKES - WWI (1914-1918)
c) Cst. Michael O’LEARY - WWI (1914-1918)

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10
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Who is the current Commissioner?

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Commissioner Mike DUHEME

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Who was the first female to serve as Acting Commissioner?

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Commissioner Bev Busson

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12
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What does “Maintiens le Droit” mean in English?

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Maintain the right

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13
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What two historical items of significance are kept in the chapel?

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The Honour Roll and the retired Guidon

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14
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What is the quote from the Bible that is on the RCMP Cenotaph?

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“The trumpet shall sound”

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15
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What year was the March West?

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1874

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16
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Whose crown is used on the Crest of the RCMP?

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St. Edward’s Crown. His Majesty, King Charles III, will continue to use the St Edwards.

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17
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What is the correct name for the buffalo head on the badge of the RCMP

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Bison

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18
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Who was the first Commissioner?

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Lt. William Osborne Smith (Interim Commissioner from Sept 25 1873 to Oct 17 1873)

Major General Sir George Arthur French (Permanent Commissioner from Oct 1873 to July 1876)

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What is the meaning of ‘A mari usque ad mare’?

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It is the moto of CAnada and it mean “From sea to sea”

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20
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Where is the phrase ‘A mari usque ad mare’ found?

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It is found on the Canadian Coat of Arms on the blue ribbon.

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21
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Who was the longest serving Commissioner?

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Aylesworth Bowen Perry

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What building at Depot is named after Aylesworth Bowen Perry

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The A.B. Perry building where the CO has an office - at the corner of the Sleigh Square and Chapel.

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What is significant about A.B. Perry’s term as Commissioner?

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He was the Commissioner during the time we were called the NWMP, RNWMP, and the RCMP

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24
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Where on base can you find the Honour Roll?

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In the Chapel, on the Cenotaph, in the drum major mace, and in the Stetson in the Officer’s Mess

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25
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Where did the six divisions A-F meet to begin the March West?

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Fort Dufferin, Manatoba

26
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What was the first fort of the Force?

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Fort MacLeod

27
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How many men did the force consist of originally?

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150, but prior to beginning the March West it was increased to 300.

28
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What was the total distance the men marched during the March West?

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1500 kilometers

29
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What is another name for the High Brown Boots?

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Strathcona boots

30
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When where the Strathcona boots implemented?

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1901

31
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When was the last time the force was together?

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Great March West in July 1874. The trek west began with officers destined to reach Fort Whoop-Up in southern Alberta. On arrival at Roche Peree they were forced off the 49th parrallel by order of the Canadian Government. A Troop and the weaker horses were led to Fort Edmonton by Insp. Jarvis. The rest of the contigent continued west to Fort Whoop-Up.

32
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What is Fort Whoop-Up now known as?

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The City of Lethbridge.

33
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Name of the first vessel of the force and the year it was commissioned?

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Keewatin in 1890 (It sank in Lake Winnipeg, Manitoba.

34
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Who presented the force with its first Guidon?

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Governor General Lord Bessborough in 1935 at Depot Division.

35
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Who presented the force with its second Guidon?

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Queen Elizabeth II in July 1973 at Depot Division on the Sleigh Square

36
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What are the battle honours on the retired Guidon in the Chapel?

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1) Northwest Resistance 1885
2) South Africa 1900-1902
3) France and Flanders (WWI) 1918
4) Siberia 1918-1919
5) Europe 1939-1945

37
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What battle honour did they add to the new Guidon?

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Change from Europe to the Second World War 1939-1945.

Canadian Provost Corps Honorary Distinction.

Afghanistan 2003-2014

38
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What was the first section in the RCMP to get air conditioned vehicles and why?

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Police Dog Service. When the dogs overheat they pant to cool themselves. When they are panting in extreme temperatures it affects their ability to track.

39
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What was the first plane used and when was it first put into service?

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The Dragonfly 1937

40
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Why was the NWMP created in 1873?

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The main reason for the creation of the Force was to prevent American expansion north of the 49th parallel post-Civil War and to create a government presence among the First Nations prior to the western settlement.

41
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What was the intended route of the Lost Patrol?

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Fort Macpherson, NWT to Dawson, YT

42
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What do the yellow stripes on our blues signify?

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Calvary. (In 1876 a yellow stripe was added to the navy pants/breeches replacing the tan or steel grey breeches)

43
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What was the troop number of the first all woman troop and when did they start training?

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Troop 17, September 1974 (a full troop of 32 cadets)

44
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What is the proper name for the Parade Square at Depot?

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Sleigh Square, named after Cst. Ralph Bateman Sleigh who was killed in a skirmish at Cut Knife Hill.

45
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What was the significance of the 7lb cannon in front of the Drill Hall during the summer months?

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It was used in the Yukon Gold Rush, under the command of Sam Steele.

46
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What is the significance of the three paces?

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3 paces is approximately 8 ft. or the length of a horse. This distance was used so that a horse in the rear rank would not have their noses too close to the rump of the front rank, which may cause the horse in front to kick back.

47
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When did the equitation training (riding horses) end for regular recruits at Depot?

A

In 1966. The building is currently a multi-purpose training facility.

48
Q

What is the official anniversary of Depot?

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November 1, 1885

49
Q

Which ministry is responsible for the supervision of the RCMP?

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Ministry of Public Safety

50
Q

There is a National Historic site marker on the east side of B Block. What is it dedicated to?

A

The St. Roch, one of the RCMP’s vessels.

51
Q

What is the name of the first horse that was given a Regimental Number?

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The horse was named Nero. The assigned number was 295.

52
Q

What year did the Force start teaching all recruits driver training?

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Beginning in 1958, the Driver Training Program attempted to simulate many of the ‘true to life’ situations with night instruction and radio communication in the car.

53
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What major changes did the Force undergo in 1974?

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a) Females were invited to become regular members.
b) Members were paid overtime for working in excess of 40 hrs/wk.
c) Married persons were allowed to join
d) All new vehicles are delivered in the RCMP “Centennial” blue and white
e) Summer order of dress was short sleeve shirt, long blues, and forage cap.

54
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What was the last year for the blue and white RCMP vehicles?

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1994 - The RCMP re-designed the police vehicle to consist of a white vehicle with the decals of the crest and the lettering RCMP-GRC. This was done for a few reasons. The decals increased visibility of the vehicles and saved money. The Centennial blue had to be specially ordered and the the doors painted white. When a vehicle was disposed of, the doors had to be painted back to blue to match the car. White was a common colour available for all vehicles and did not require repainting the doors when the vehicles were disposed of after service.

55
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Where did the term Forage Cap come from?

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It is said that it originated with the caps worn by the British Cavalry that were used to gather forage for their horses.

56
Q

What service developed in 1972 helped police track stolen items and wanted persons?

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Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC)

57
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What is the St. Roch?

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Under the command of Sgt. Henry A. Larson, it was the first RCMP vessel to travel from Vancouver to Halifax through the Northwest Passage in 1944. It was the first vessel to circumnavigate North America and did it twice via the Panama Canal in approximately 1943. It served as a floating detachment and supply vessel for Northern Detachments.

58
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What is the history of the plane by the RCMP Heritage Centre?

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The RCMP Beechcraft D18-CF-MPH was the first new one purchased by the Force after WWII. It was in service for 24 years.

59
Q

When did the Scarlet Tunic replace the Norfolk jacket?

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1875

60
Q

In what year did the force recognize religious requirements with respect to uniform?

A

The turban was approved for use on March 15, 1990.

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