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PERSONNEL SUPPORT PROGRAMS DIVISION
As a division of the CFPSA, and a part of the fabric of the Canadian Forces Community, Personnel Support Programs (PSP) division is committed to ‘Serving Those Who Serve’. Below is a selection of 2004/2005 PSP highlights.
PSP Succession Planning Strategy
Of particular note, was the launch of the PSP Succession Planning Strategy. Open to all NPF employees, this program will be crucial in facilitating smooth transition as senior and middle managers retire within the next five years. Although launched in PSP division, this program is carving a template that other CFPSA divisions could follow.
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National and International Sports
CF sporting activities continued in 2004/2005 with the CFPSA organizing 13 National CF Sports Championships, the 26th World Volleyball Championship for the Conseil International du Sport Militaire (CISM), and the CISM Continental Men’s Soccer Championship.
Hospitality Services – Golf Management
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The Department of National Defence, like a growing number of Canadian municipalities, has chosen to implement policies restricting the cosmetic use of pesticide on lands within their boundaries. CFPSA/PSP worked in co-operation with the Director General Environment, to eliminate the use of pesticides for cosmetic lawn care purposes on all CF Golf Course properties. Using the National Audubon Society of Canada Sanctuary Program and Integrated Pest Management Certification (IPM) program, over the past year, all CF Golf Courses have achieved the IPM certification.
Directorate of Military Family Services
Canadian/Military Family Resource Centres were assisted in transitioning to “MFSP: Parameters for Practice”, a new service model that compels the program to focus on our most valued resource: CF families. In addition, a revised funding mechanism with clearly delineated roles and responsibilities was introduced, which ensures that our support of CF families is second to none.
Fact :
“Volunteering at the Halifax Military Family Resource Centre is a way for me to give something back to the military community that has helped me a great deal in my life as a military spouse and I feel great doing it too.”
Tracy Johnson, Halifax MFRC Volunteer
Deployed Operations
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During the past year, the PSP deployed operations program has recruited, trained, and deployed over 100 civilian NPF staff to deliver the Morale and Welfare programs in OP ATHENA, OP HALO, and OP BOREAS. We also closed out OP PALLADIUM operations in Bosnia, after over four years and eight rotations. During that time, CFPSA provided service to those who served on OP PALLADIUM, for eight rotations commencing September 2000, until the mission ceased operation in September 2004.
Fact :
Six CF Show Tours were produced for over 5000 deployed members.
Mess Services, Hospitality and Recreation, and Finance and Informatics
In a joint effort, PSP Division and Finance and Informatics Division developed web-based templates for a Customer Relationship Management system, aimed at all bases/wings. This software application will align and integrate morale and welfare programs on bases and wings. During 2004/2005, the project was piloted at CFB Esquimalt, and the business planning module was adopted for local club management at five bases: CFB Borden, CFB Esquimalt, CFB Trenton, CFB Gander and CFB Valcartier. Our agency’s Finance and Informatics division provided the technological support for the project, through the Community Gateway – a standard internet template for all bases/wings.
Recreation and Youth
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After several years of community consultations, youth needs assessments, and the development of program enhancement strategies, the Canadian Military Community Youth Program received a financial boost in October 2004. The Non-Public Property Board of Directors approved funding for the next three years, to support the enhancement of national and local youth programs, services, resources, facilities, partnerships, and employment/volunteerism strategies.
In 2004, the Canadian Military Community Youth program began the development of a “virtual” outreach initiative. The "Connecting CF Youth", web site targeting youth of CF families, was designed by a group of 70 Canadian youth located around the world, through an innovative youth engagement project funded by National Defence Online (NDOL). The web site, which is located at www.connectingcfyouth.ca, will be officially launched in Fall 2005.
Directorate of Human Performance and Health Promotion Strengthening the Forces Health Promotion program
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Health Promotion Program highlights for 2004-2005 include: The Second Annual HP National Conference was held in May 2004. HP core programs in Addiction Awareness and Prevention, Injury Prevention/Active Living, Nutritional Wellness, and Social Wellness will continue to be rolled out to the CF.
These programs are developed by DGHS (Director General Health Services at DND) staff, and delivered by CFPSA HP personnel at B/W/Us. Programs are available to the Defence Team members which include: CF regular and reserve Force members, retired and former CF personnel, military families, Department of National Defence (DND) employees, and Non-Public Funds (NPF) employees.
Research and Development
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The agency’s Research and Development section improved the Fire Fighters Physical Fitness Maintenance program, including the research and development of Fire Fighter Selection Standards, and research on women’s capability to meet physical performance requirements of the professional fire fighter.
Work continues on elite level physical fitness standards, and programs for special operations in the CF. Phase 1 and 2 of the CF Divers physical fitness maintenance standards is complete, and the final Phase 3 will begin in support of CF physical fitness maintenance standards for CF diving operations. Work will commence shortly to develop a Minimum Physical Fitness Standard (MPFS) for CF Personnel 55 years and older, and will be in concert with the CF MPFS which is currently in use in the CF.
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) is funding a three-year research program, to research and develop a pre-deployment physical fitness standard for CAS personnel, as well as supporting physical fitness programs for air force personnel. It is envisaged that this standard will support CAS in ensuring the physical abilities of CAS personnel selected for deployed operations, and provide training programs that will assist its personnel in attaining and maintaining requisite fitness levels.
In the spring of 2004, a comprehensive pregnancy, exercise, and nutrition program was delivered to the CF. Ongoing work on a ‘Compendium of Research on Military Related Injuries’, for the Director of Casualty Administration and Support, will assist Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) in understanding military activities and their contribution to chronic injury of CF members.
Fact :
The Mission Information Line (MIL) received 29,000 calls, providing supportive services to families of deployed members.