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1
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What date did the force formally and legally come into existence?

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August 30, 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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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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In 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 7th

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6
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Why did King Edward the 7th give the RCMP the designation of Royal?

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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 NWMP and RNWMP were awarded the Victoria Cross. Name at least one and the war they were involved in.

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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?

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Mike Duheme

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

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Beverly Busson

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11
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What does “Maintains le Droit” mean in English?

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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 on the RCMP cenotaph?

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The trumpet shall sound.

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14
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What year was the March West?

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1874

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15
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Whose Crown is used on the crest of the RCMP?

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The Crown on the crest is the St. Edward’s Crown. His Majesty King Charles the third will continue to use the St. Edward’s 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?

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Bison

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17
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Who was the first Commissioner?

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Lt. Col. William Osborne Smith. (Interim Commissioner from Sept. 25, 1873 - Oct. 17, 1873)
Major General Sir George Arthur French (Permanent Commissioner from Oct. 1873 - July 1876.)

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18
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What is the meaning of ‘A mari usque ad mare’?

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It is the motto of Canada and it means ‘From Sea to Sea’

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19
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Where is the Phrase ‘A mari usque ad mare’ found?

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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 is named after Aylesworth Bowen Perry?

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The AB Perry building where the CO has an office. Located on the corner of sleigh square and the chapel.

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22
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What is the Significance of Aylesworth Bowen Perry’s term as commissioner?

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He was the commissioner during the time we were called the NWMP, RNWMP and 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 on the Cenotaph, on the drum major mace and in the Stetson in the Officer’s Mess.

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24
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Where did the six divisions A-F meet to begin the March west?

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Fort Dufferin, Manitoba.

25
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What was the first Fort of the force?

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Fort MacLeod

26
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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.

27
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What was the total distance the men marched during the March west?

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1500 KM.

28
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What is another name for the high brown boots?

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Strathcona Boots.

29
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When were the strathcona boots implemented?

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1901

30
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When was the last time the force was together?

A

Great March West in July 1874. The trek began with officers destined to reach Fort Whoop-Up in Southern Alberta. On arrival at the Roche Percee they were forced off the 49th parallel by order of the Canadian Government. “A” troop and the weaker horses were led to Fort Edmonton by Inspector Jarvis. The rest of the contingent continued west towards Fort Whoop-Up.

31
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What is Fort Whoop-Up now known as?

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The city of Lethbridge.

32
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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)

33
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Who presented the force with its first Guidon

A

Governor General Lord Bessborough in 1935 at depot division.

34
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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 sleigh square.

35
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What are the battle honours on the retired guidon in the chapel?

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Northwest Resistance 1885
South Africa 1900-1902
France and Flanders (WW1) 1918
Siberia 1918-1919
Europe 1939-1945

36
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What battle honour did they add to the new guidon?

A

Change from Europe to the Second World War 1939-1945
Canadian Provost Corps Honourary Distinction
Afghanistan 2003-2014

37
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What was the first section in the RCMP to get air conditioned vehicles and why?

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

38
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What was the first plane used and when was it first put into service?

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The Dragonfly in 1937.

39
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Why was the NWMP created in 1873?

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To prevent American expansion north of the 49th parallel post civil war and to create government presence among First Nations prior to western settlement.

40
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What was the intended route of the Lost Patrol?

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Fort MacPherson, NWT to Dawson, YT

41
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What do the yellow stripes on our blues signify?

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Cavalry. In 1876 the yellow stripe was added to navy pants/breeches to replace the tan or steel grey breaches.

42
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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)

43
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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.

44
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What is the significance of the 7lb cannon in front of the drill hall during summer months?

A

It was used in the Yukon gold rush under the command of Sam Steele.

45
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What is the significance of 3 paces?

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

46
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When did equitation training (riding horses) end for regular recruits at depot?

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  1. The building is now a multi purpose training facility.
47
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What is the official anniversary of depot?

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November 1, 1885

48
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Which ministry is responsible for the supervision of the RCMP?

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The ministry of public safety.

49
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 RCMPs vessels.

50
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What is the name of the first horse that was given a regimental number?

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Nero. The number assigned was 295.

51
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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 true to life situations with night instruction and radio communication in the car

52
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What major changes did the force undergo in 1974?

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Females were invited to become regular members.
Members were paid overtime for working excess of 40 Hr/week.
Married persons were allowed to join.
All new vehicles are delivered in “Centennial” blue and white.
Summer order of dress was short sleeve shirt, long blues and forage cap.

53
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What was the last year for blue and white RCMP vehicles?

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  1. This was for increased visibility due to the new decals and to save money on paint colours.
54
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Where did the term forage cap come from?

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Originated with the caps worn by British cavalry that were used to gather forage for their horses.

55
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What service developed in 1972 to help police track stolen items and wanted persons?

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Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC)

56
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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. 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.

57
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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 world war 2. It was in service for 24 years.

58
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When did the Scarlet Tunic replace the Norfolk jacket?

A

1875.

59
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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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