The 30th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA (French: 30e Régiment d'artillerie de campagne, ARC) is a bilingual Canadian Army (Primary Reserve) artillery regiment located in Ottawa, Ontario, and is allocated to 33 Canadian Brigade Group, 4th Canadian Division. The unit parades at a new complex at the Canadian Forces Support Unit (Ottawa) - Uplands Site following the collapse of their former location at CFRB Dows Lake under the weight of snow in 2009. The unit performs ceremonial gun salute duties when required in the National Capital area, and is a field unit equipped with 105 mm Howitzers, C3.[2]
30th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA
30e Régiment d'artillerie de campagne, ARC(French)
Assist in the defeat of the enemy with indirect fire as part of the all-arms battle
Represent Canada and the RCA as the National Salute Troop, firing salutes for special occasions, visiting heads of state and national periods of remembrance or mourning
Size
Regiment (2 batteries and a regimental headquarters troop)
27 September 1855: 2nd "Ottawa" Battery authorized (date used by 30 Fd Regt RCA as its unit anniversary)
30 Fd Regt RCA originated in Ottawa on 9 May 1905 when a Special General Order (GO) authorized the forming of the 8th Brigade of Field Artillery, CA from the 2nd "Ottawa" Battery and the 23rd Battery
The word Latin: Ubique, lit. 'Everywhere', takes the place of all past and future battle honours in recognition of the artillery's widespread service in all battles and campaigns since its creation
1st Field Battery, RCA, the Leadership and Recruit Training Battery (internal designation)
2nd Field Battery, RCA,[3] the Firing Battery (internal designation)[2]
Lineageedit
Originated by/from the 2nd "Ottawa" Battery on 27 Sept, 1855
30th Field Artillery Regiment, RCAedit
Originated 9 May 1905 in Ottawa, Ontario as the 8th Brigade of Field Artillery, CA
Redesignated 2 February 1920 as the 1st Brigade, CFA
Redesignated 1 July 1925 as the 1st Field Brigade, CA
Redesignated 3 June 1935 as the 1st Field Brigade, RCA
Redesignated 7 November 1940 as the 1st (Reserve) Field Brigade, RCA
Redesignated 1 March 1943 as the 1st (Reserve) Field Regiment, RCA
Redesignated 1 April 1946 as the 30th Field Regiment, RCA
Redesignated 12 April 1960 as the 30th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA[3]
There is no lineal connection to previous artillery units in Ottawa.[3] (British North American Act, 27 Sept 1855) basis for Artillery units continuously located in Ottawa since 1855, officially. Artillery unit established by British government prior to 1855.
Operational historyedit
Artillery gun and crew
The 1st Field Artillery Brigade, CFA, CEF was authorized on 6 August 1914 and embarked for Britain on 27 September 1914. It disembarked in France on 12 February 1915, where it provided artillery support as part of the 1st Canadian Division's Divisional Artillery in France and Flanders until the end of the war. The brigade disbanded on 23 October 1920.[3]
War In Afghanistanedit
The regiment contributed individual augmentees to the various Task Forces which served in Afghanistan between 2002 and 2014.[4]
Garrison at Morrison Artillery Park (MAP)
UN Missionsedit
UNMOGIP - India/Pakistan
UNEF 2 - Egypt
UNDOF - Golan Heights
UNFICYP - Cyprus
UNPROFOR - Former Republic of Yugoslavia
SFOR - Bosnia-Herzegovina
MONUC - Congo
Domestic Operationsedit
Members of the unit have taken part in:
Operation Lentus - Ontario and Quebec (2019 and 2017)
In 2013, the regiment officially established and had certified, a regimental museum called The Bytown Gunners Firepower Museum. Since that time, this museum has continued to develop into a significant OMMC military museum open to the general public based upon reservations.
Notable peopleedit
Lieutenant-ColonelJohn McCrae, MD (30 November 1872 – 28 January 1918) best known for writing the famous war memorial poem In Flanders Fields. At the outbreak of the First World War he immediately volunteered for service either as a doctor or as a gunner. He achieved both; he was appointed surgeon to the 1st Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery.[6] The 1st Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery, now disbanded, is perpetuated by the 30th Field Artillery Regiment.[7]
^"Memorial History". Canadian Peace Officers' Memorial Association (CPOMA). Retrieved 13 September 2021.
^ abDefence, National (28 January 2019). "30th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
^ abcdCanadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.
^. Archived from the original on 12 May 2014. Retrieved 11 May 2014.
^Reynolds, Kenneth W. (2017). The Bytown Gunners: The History of Ottawa's Artillery, 1855-2015. Manitoba: The Bytown Gunners Order. pp. 276–279. ISBN978-0-9958069-0-0.
^"Biography for Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae, MD". Great Gunners of The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery (RCA). Canadian Forces Base Shilo, Manitoba. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
^Standing Orders for The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery – Volume 2 (Heritage & Lineage)(PDF). Canadian Forces Base Shilo, Manitoba: The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery (RCA). May 2015. pp. 150–151.
^"Biography for Lieutenant-General AB Leslie OMM, MSC, MSM, CD". Great Gunners of The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery (RCA). Canadian Forces Base Shilo, Manitoba. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
External linksedit
The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery (RCA) site
Unit page on Canadian Army site
April 11, 2024
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The 30th Field Artillery Regiment RCA French 30e Regiment d artillerie de campagne ARC is a bilingual Canadian Army Primary Reserve artillery regiment located in Ottawa Ontario and is allocated to 33 Canadian Brigade Group 4th Canadian Division The unit parades at a new complex at the Canadian Forces Support Unit Ottawa Uplands Site following the collapse of their former location at CFRB Dows Lake under the weight of snow in 2009 The unit performs ceremonial gun salute duties when required in the National Capital area and is a field unit equipped with 105 mm Howitzers C3 2 30th Field Artillery Regiment RCA30e Regiment d artillerie de campagne ARC French Active1855Country CanadaBranch Canadian ArmyTypeArtilleryRoleAssist in the defeat of the enemy with indirect fire as part of the all arms battle Represent Canada and the RCA as the National Salute Troop firing salutes for special occasions visiting heads of state and national periods of remembrance or mourningSizeRegiment 2 batteries and a regimental headquarters troop Part ofThe Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery RCA Garrison HQMorrison Artillery Park MAP at Canadian Forces Support Unit Ottawa Uplands Site OntarioNickname s The Bytown Gunners 1 PatronSt BarbaraMotto s Latin Quo fas et gloria ducunt lit Whither right and glory lead ColoursThe guns of The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery themselvesMarchSlow march Royal Artillery Slow March Quick march dismounted parades British Grenadiers Trot past Keel RowAnniversaries27 September 1855 2nd Ottawa Battery authorized date used by 30 Fd Regt RCA as its unit anniversary 30 Fd Regt RCA originated in Ottawa on 9 May 1905 when a Special General Order GO authorized the forming of the 8th Brigade of Field Artillery CA from the 2nd Ottawa Battery and the 23rd BatteryWeapon system105 mm Howitzer C3Battle honoursThe word Latin Ubique lit Everywhere takes the place of all past and future battle honours in recognition of the artillery s widespread service in all battles and campaigns since its creationWebsitewww army armee forces gc ca en 4 canadian division 30 field artillery regiment index pageCommandersCommanding officer CO Lieutenant Colonel J R Watts CD MARegimental Sergeant Major RSM Chief Warrant Officer W R Hall CDInsigniaUnit abbreviation30 Fd Regt RCA French 30 RAC ARC HeaddressDark blue beret Contents 1 Allocated batteries 2 Lineage 2 1 30th Field Artillery Regiment RCA 3 Operational history 3 1 War In Afghanistan 3 2 UN Missions 3 3 Domestic Operations 4 Museum 5 Notable people 6 Precedence 7 See also 8 References 9 External linksAllocated batteries edit1st Field Battery RCA the Leadership and Recruit Training Battery internal designation 2nd Field Battery RCA 3 the Firing Battery internal designation 2 Lineage editOriginated by from the 2nd Ottawa Battery on 27 Sept 1855 30th Field Artillery Regiment RCA edit Originated 9 May 1905 in Ottawa Ontario as the 8th Brigade of Field Artillery CA Redesignated 2 February 1920 as the 1st Brigade CFA Redesignated 1 July 1925 as the 1st Field Brigade CA Redesignated 3 June 1935 as the 1st Field Brigade RCA Redesignated 7 November 1940 as the 1st Reserve Field Brigade RCA Redesignated 1 March 1943 as the 1st Reserve Field Regiment RCA Redesignated 1 April 1946 as the 30th Field Regiment RCA Redesignated 12 April 1960 as the 30th Field Artillery Regiment RCA 3 There is no lineal connection to previous artillery units in Ottawa 3 British North American Act 27 Sept 1855 basis for Artillery units continuously located in Ottawa since 1855 officially Artillery unit established by British government prior to 1855 Operational history edit nbsp Artillery gun and crewThe 1st Field Artillery Brigade CFA CEF was authorized on 6 August 1914 and embarked for Britain on 27 September 1914 It disembarked in France on 12 February 1915 where it provided artillery support as part of the 1st Canadian Division s Divisional Artillery in France and Flanders until the end of the war The brigade disbanded on 23 October 1920 3 War In Afghanistan edit The regiment contributed individual augmentees to the various Task Forces which served in Afghanistan between 2002 and 2014 4 nbsp Garrison at Morrison Artillery Park MAP UN Missions edit UNMOGIP India Pakistan UNEF 2 Egypt UNDOF Golan Heights UNFICYP Cyprus UNPROFOR Former Republic of Yugoslavia SFOR Bosnia Herzegovina MONUC CongoDomestic Operations edit Members of the unit have taken part in Operation Lentus Ontario and Quebec 2019 and 2017 Operation Cadence Ontario 2011 Operation Recuperation Ontario 1998 Operation Assistance Manitoba 1997 5 Museum editIn 2013 the regiment officially established and had certified a regimental museum called The Bytown Gunners Firepower Museum Since that time this museum has continued to develop into a significant OMMC military museum open to the general public based upon reservations Notable people editLieutenant Colonel John McCrae MD 30 November 1872 28 January 1918 best known for writing the famous war memorial poem In Flanders Fields At the outbreak of the First World War he immediately volunteered for service either as a doctor or as a gunner He achieved both he was appointed surgeon to the 1st Brigade Canadian Field Artillery 6 The 1st Brigade Canadian Field Artillery now disbanded is perpetuated by the 30th Field Artillery Regiment 7 Lieutenant General Ret d Andrew Leslie CMM MSC MSM CD PC retired Canadian Armed Forces lieutenant general who served as Chief of Transformation and earlier as Chief of the Land Staff He was the Member of Parliament for the riding of Orleans from the October 19 2015 federal election until he stood down at the 2019 Canadian federal election He joined the 30th Field Artillery Regiment in 1977 while at the University of Ottawa In 1981 he transferred to the Regular Force 8 Precedence editPreceded by26th Field Artillery Regiment RCA 30th Field Artillery Regiment RCA Succeeded by42nd Field Artillery Regiment Lanark and Renfrew Scottish RCASee also edit nbsp Canada portalMilitary history of Canada History of the Canadian Army Canadian Forces List of armouries in CanadaReferences edit Memorial History Canadian Peace Officers Memorial Association CPOMA Retrieved 13 September 2021 a b Defence National 28 January 2019 30th Field Artillery Regiment RCA www canada ca Retrieved 29 December 2021 a b c d Canadian Forces Publication A DH 267 003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces Volume 3 Combat Arms Regiments South West Asia Theatre Honours Archived from the original on 12 May 2014 Retrieved 11 May 2014 Reynolds Kenneth W 2017 The Bytown Gunners The History of Ottawa s Artillery 1855 2015 Manitoba The Bytown Gunners Order pp 276 279 ISBN 978 0 9958069 0 0 Biography for Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae MD Great Gunners of The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery RCA Canadian Forces Base Shilo Manitoba Retrieved 4 January 2021 Standing Orders for The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery Volume 2 Heritage amp Lineage PDF Canadian Forces Base Shilo Manitoba The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery RCA May 2015 pp 150 151 Biography for Lieutenant General AB Leslie OMM MSC MSM CD Great Gunners of The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery RCA Canadian Forces Base Shilo Manitoba Retrieved 5 January 2021 External links editThe Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery RCA site Unit page on Canadian Army site Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title 30th Field Artillery Regiment Canada amp oldid 1205362035, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
