Forces armées canadiennes

Vice Admiral Miller shares the story of how our Canadian Ship, Athabaskan, provided assistance after an American ship was hit by a mine off Kuwait city.

Vice Admiral Miller gives a detailed review of responsibilities of all six departments on the ship and daily operations that have to be continuously monitored and exercised.

While working many hours on board ship, Vice Admiral Miller explains the routines used to give sailors a break from the long and gruelling shifts encountered at sea.

Vice Admiral Miller explains the significance of rules of engagement while at sea and the restrictions placed on the sailors should they be in harm’s way.

Vice Admiral Miller shares the responsibilities he played on board the ship and the types of duties the task force organized.

Vice-Admiral Miller discusses the contribution made by the Navy in the Persian Gulf War, a truly remarkable experience.

Having participated in Persian Gulf operations, Mr. Bathurst looks back on the past 25 years and expresses his thoughts on the significance it played as part of Canada’s history.

Mr. Bathurst shares a tradition exercised on board ship on Christmas Day and the activities shared amongst the sailors to make it an enjoyable occasion at sea.

Mr. Bathurst speaks of the generosity of Canadians providing entertainment, gifts and thousands of letters to the sailors while at sea in the Persian Gulf.

Mr. Bathurst speaks of his involvement in improving morale by changing up hours of duty in respect to watch rotation.