Canadian Army Commander Announces Reserve Unit COs and RSM Appointments

The Canadian Army recently announced a number of Canadian Army Reserve Unit Commanding Officer (CO) and Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM) appointments.

According to a message released by Commander Canadian Army LGen. Paul, the following members have been appointed under the authority of their respective CA Division Commands.

CO Appointments for APS 2023

The following are the CO Appointments for the 2023 active posting season (APS):

5th Canadian Division:

1. Maj. J.A. Arsenault has been appointed Commanding Officer of 36 Signals Regiment, on promotion.
2. Maj. M.E. Bennett has been appointed Commanding Officer of 1 Nova Scotia Highlanders, on promotion.
3. Maj. T.L.G. Park has been appointed Commanding Officer of 37 Combat Engineer Regiment, on promotion.
4. Maj. M.R. Cote has been appointed Commanding Officer of the New Brunswick Regiment, on promotion.

2nd Canadian Division:

1. Maj. P.A. Genest has been appointed Commanding Officer of 34 Combat Engineer Regiment, on promotion.
2. Maj. A.R. Baxter has been appointed Commanding Officer of R De Mais, on promotion.
3. LCol. D.A.P. Cote has been appointed Commanding Officer of TG 6 and 62nd Field Artillery Regiment.
4. LCol. M.A.E. Corriveau has been appointed Commanding Officer of 35 Service Battalion.

4th Canadian Division

1. Maj. J. Hancock has been appointed Commanding Officer of Windsor Regiment, on promotion.
2. Maj. S. Juneja has been appointed Commanding Officer of Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada on promotion.
3. Maj. C.R. Boileau has been appointed Commanding Officer of the Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada, on promotion.
4. Maj. A.F.M. West has been appointed Commanding Officer of the Royal Regiment of Canada, on promotion.
5. Maj. P.V. Dyson has been appointed Commanding Officer of Line Weld R, on promotion.
6. Maj. A.R.T. Macinnis has been appointed Commanding Officer of the Lorne Scots, on promotion.
7. Maj. A.M. Lockhart has been appointed Commanding Officer of the Toronto Scottish Regiment, on promotion.
8. Maj. P.L. Lebel has been appointed Commanding Officer of TG 30 and 42nd Field Regiment, on promotion.
9. Maj. J.R. Bell has been appointed Commanding Officer of the Governor Generals Foot Guard, on promotion.
10. Maj. S.T. McDonaugh has been appointed Commanding Officer of TG PWOR and the Brockville Rifles, on promotion.
11. LCol. H.G. Scharf has been appointed Commanding Officer of TG SD and G HIGHRS and CH of O.
12. LCol. M.S. Moody has been appointed Commanding Officer of 3 Canadian Ranger Patrol Group.

3rd Canadian Division

1. Maj. J.T. Quilliam has been appointed Commanding Officer of 38 Service Battalion on promotion.
2. Maj. F.M. Graver has been appointed Commanding Officer of the North Saskatchewan Regiment on promotion.
3. Maj. M.A. Mackillop has been appointed Commanding Officer of the Royal Regina Rifles, on promotion.
4. Maj. I.C. Watt has been appointed Commanding Officer of 5 Field Regiment, on promotion.
5. Maj. A.W. Grieve has been appointed Commanding Officer of 15 Field Regiment, on promotion.
6. LCol. T.D. White has been appointed Commanding Officer of the Rocky Mountain Rangers.
7. Maj. T.G. Friesen has been appointed Commanding Officer of 41 Combat Engineer Regiment, on promotion.
8. LCol. J.T. Clark has been appointed Commanding Officer of 41 Signals Regiment.
9. LCol. A.G.H. Carleton has been appointed Commanding Officer of 41 Service Battalion.
10. Maj. J.F. Fisher has been appointed Commanding Officer of the King’s Own Calgary Regiment, on promotion.
11. LCol. T. Bradley has been appointed Commanding Officer of the South Alberta Light Horse.
12. Capt. R.D. Croston has been appointed Commanding Officer of 6 Intelligence Company, on promotion.

RSM appointments for APS 2023

The following are the Regimental Sergeant Major appointments for the annual posting 2023.

5 Canadian Division:

1. MWO T.R.C. Longard has been appointed RSM of 1 Nova Scotia Highlanders, on promotion.
2. MWO B.L. Grant has been appointed RSM of 3rd Field Artillery Regiment, on promotion.

2 Canadian Division:

1. CWO J.M.C. Lariviere has been appointed RSM of R De Hull
2. MWO J.A.S. Doyon has been appointed RSM of 34 Signals Regiment.
3. MWO B. Bourgault has been appointed RSM of 35 Service Battalion, on promotion.
4. WO J.J.D. Bourque has been appointed RSM of 4th Intelligence Company, on promotion.

4 Canadian Division:

1. CWO J.L. Johnston has been appointed RSM of the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry.
2. CWO C.A. Hock has been appointed RSM Of the Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada.
3. MWO J.R. Thorn has been appointed RSM of the Queen’s Own Rifles, on promotion.
4. MWO M. Najlis has been appointed RSM of the Royal Regiment of Canada, on promotion.
5. CWO R.E. Falls has been appointed RSM of the Ontario Regiment.
6. MWO S.C. Chase has been appointed RSM Of TG 30 and 42nd RD Regiment, on promotion.
7. CWO C.J. Banham has been appointed RSM of TG PWOR and the Brockville Rifles.
8. CWO S.C. Surtees has been appointed RSM of TG 2 Irish RC and ALG R.
9. MWO S.P. Slominski has been appointed RSM of 33 Service Battalion, on promotion.

Canadian Division:

1. CWO R.K. Henry has been appointed RSM of 38 Canadian Brigade Group.
2. MWO P.G. Nordstrom has been appointed RSM of 38 Signlas Regiment, on promotion.
3. MWO D.J. O’Connor has been appointed RSM of the Lake Superior Scottish Regiment, on promotion.
4. MWO R.J.R. Gregoire has been appointed RSM Of Royal Winnipeg Rifles, on promotion.
5. MWO S.R.C. Batch has been appointed RSM of 39 Combat Engineer Regiment, on promotion.
6. CWO D.R. Moon has been appointed RSM of Rocky Mountain Rangers.
7. MWO M.J. Lundie has been appointed RSM of the Seaforth Highlanders, on promotion.
8. MWO J.H. Way has been appointed RSM of 41 Signals Regiment, on promotion.
9. WO A.S.E. Lapthorn has been appointed BSM of 20 Independent Field Battery.
10. MWO W.S. Klein has been appointed RSM of the Calgary Highlanders, on promotion.
11. MWO C.M. Birch has been appointed RSM of 6th Intelligence Company.