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Blues Study Flashcards

1
Q

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

A

August 30th, 1873

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2
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During what period of time was the Force called the North-West Mounted Police?

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1873-1904

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3
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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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4
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What year did we become the Royal Canadian Mounted Police?

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1920

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5
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Who gave the prefix “Royal” to the NWMP?

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King Edward the VII

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6
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Why did King Edward the VII give us the Royal Designation?

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For our Participation in the Boer War

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7
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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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8
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Three members of the North West Mounted Police and Royal North west Mounted Police were awarded the Victoria Cross. Name at least one of them and the war they were involved in.

A
  • S/M Arthur Richardson - Boer War (1899-1902)
  • Cst. George Pearkes - WW1 (1914-1918)
  • Cst. Micheal O’Leary - WW1 (1914-1918)
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9
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Who is the current commissioner?

A

Brenda Lucki

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10
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Who was the first female to serve as acting Commissioner?

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Commissioner Beverly Busson

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11
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What does “Maintiens le droit” mean in english?

A

Maintain the right

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12
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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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13
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What is the quote from the bible that is written on the RCMP cenotaph?

A

“The trumpet shall sound”

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14
Q

What year was the march west?

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1874

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15
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Who’s Crown is used on the crest of the RCMP?

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Depending on the current monarch, either the St. Edward’s or Tudor crown. The Queen currently wears St. Edwards crown, the King wore the Tudor Crown

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16
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What is the correct name for the buffalo head on the badge of the force?

A

Bison

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17
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Who was the first commissioner?

A

Lt. Col. William Osborne Smith (interim commissioner from September 25th 1873 until October 17th 1873

Major General Sir George Arthur French (Permanent Commissioner from October 1873 until July 1876

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18
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What is the meaning of “A mari usque ad mare”?

A

It is the motto of Canada winch mean “from sea to sea”

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19
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Where is the phrase “A mari usque a mare” found?

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It is found on the Canadian coat of arms on the blue ribbon

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20
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Who was the longest serving commissioner?

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Aylesworth Bowen Perry

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21
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What building was named after Aylesworth Bowen Perry?

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

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22
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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, the RNWMP and the RCMP.

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23
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Where on base can you find the honour roll?

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In the Chapel, in the drum major mace and in the stetson in the officers mess

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24
Q

Where did the six divisions A-F meet to begin the march west?

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Fort Dufferin, Manitoba

25
Q

What was the first fort of the force?

A

Fort Macleod

26
Q

How many men did the force consist of originally?

A

150, prior to the beginning of the march west it was increased to 300

27
Q

What was the total distance of the march west?

A

1500kms

28
Q

What is another name for the high brown boots?

A

Strathcona boots

29
Q

When were the strathcona boots implemented?

A

1901

30
Q

When was the last time the force was together?

A

Great March West in July 1874

On arrival at Roche percee they were forced off 49th parallel by GC. A troop went to Edmonton and rest went to Fort Whoop-up.

31
Q

What is Fort Whoop-up known as now?

A

City of Lethbridge

32
Q

Name of the first vessel of the force and the year it was commissioned.

A

Keewatin in 1890 (it sank in Lake Winnipeg in Manitoba.

33
Q

Who presented the Force with its first guidon?

A

Governor General Lord bessborough in 1935 at Depot Division

34
Q

Who Presented the Force with its Second guidon?

A

Queen Elizabeth the II in July of 1973 at Depot Division on sleigh square

35
Q

What are the four battle Honours on the retired guidon at the chapel?

A

Northwest rebellion 1885
South Africa 1900-1902
France and Flanders 1918
Siberia 1918-1919

36
Q

What battle honour did they add the new guidon?

A

Europe, 1939-1945

37
Q

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

A

The police Dog Service. Because the dogs overheated and required them to pant. When panting in extreme temperatures it affected their ability to track.

38
Q

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

A

the Dragonfly, and in 1937

39
Q

Why was the NWMP created in 1873?

A

To prevent American Expansion north of the 49th Parallel Post civil War, as well as creating a government presence among first nations people prior to settlement

40
Q

What was the intended route of the lost Patrol?

A

Fort Machpherson NWT to Dawson YT

41
Q

What do the yellow stripes on our blues signify?

A

Calvary. 1876 stripe was added to navy pants.

42
Q

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

A

Troop 17, September 1974

43
Q

What is the proper name for the parade square at Depot?

A

Sleigh Square. named after Cst. Ralph Bateman Sleigh - killed in battle for cut knife kill

44
Q

What is the significance of the 7lb cannon in the front of the drill hall in the summer months?

A

It was used in the yukon gold rush, under command of sam steele.

45
Q

What is the significance of 3 paces?

A

3 paces is approx the length of a horse

46
Q

When did riding horses end for regular recruits at depot?

A

1966

47
Q

What is the Official Anniversary of Depot?

A

November 1st, 1885

48
Q

Which ministry is responsible for the supervision of the RCMP?

A

Ministry of Public Safety

49
Q

What is the National Historic site marker located on the east side of B Block dedicated to?

A

The St. Roch, one of the RCMP Vessels

50
Q

Name of the first horse that was given a regimental number?

A

Nero, and number assigned was 295

51
Q

What year did the Force start teaching cadets driver training?

A

Beginning of 1958

52
Q

What major changes did the Force go through in 1974

A
  • Females were invited to become regular members
  • Members were paid overtime working over 40hrs a week
  • Married Persons were allowed to join
  • All vehicles delivered were in centennial blue and white
  • Summer order of dress was short sleeve short, long blues/forge cap.
53
Q

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

A

1994

54
Q

Where did the Forge cap come from?

A

Originated from British Calvary that wore caps similar that were used to gather forge for their horses.

55
Q

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

A

CPIC - Canadian Police Information Centre

56
Q

What is the St Roch?

A

First RCMP Vessel to travel from Vancouver to Halifax through NW passage in 1944 - first vessel to circumnavigate North America in 1943

57
Q

What’s the history of the plane beside the parade square?

A

RCMP beach craft D18-CF was the first new one purchased by the force after world war two. 24 years of service.

58
Q

When did the scarlet tunic replace the Norfolk jacket?

A

1875

59
Q

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

A

March 15th 1990 the Turban was approved for use.

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