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The '''Royal Military College of Canada''' ('''RMC'''), is the [[military academy]] of the [[Canadian Forces]], and is a degree-granting [[university]]. RMC is the only federal institution in Canada with degree granting powers. Located on Point Frederick, a 41-hectare [[peninsula]] in [[Kingston, Ontario]], the college is a blend of older, historic buildings and modern [[academic]], athletic, and dormitory facilities.<ref>[http://www.rmc.ca/other/museum/gallery/misc7_e.html RMC Campus @ Royal Military College of</ref> Officer Cadets are trained in the four pillars of [[academics]], [[military]], [[Athletics (track and field)|athletics]], and [[bilingualism]] (French and English). |
The '''Royal Military College of Canada''' ('''RMC'''), is the [[military academy]] of the [[Canadian Forces]], and is a degree-granting [[university]]. RMC is the only federal institution in Canada with degree granting powers. Located on Point Frederick, a 41-hectare [[peninsula]] in [[Kingston, Ontario]], the college is a blend of older, historic buildings and modern [[academic]], athletic, and dormitory facilities.<ref>[http://www.rmc.ca/other/museum/gallery/misc7_e.html RMC Campus @ Royal Military College of</ref> Officer Cadets are trained in the four pillars of [[academics]], [[military]], [[Athletics (track and field)|athletics]], and [[bilingualism]] (French and English). |
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==Mission statement |
==Mission statement== |
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[[Image:Aerial RMC.jpg|thumb|right|Aerial view of the Royal Military College of Canada.]] |
[[Image:Aerial RMC.jpg|thumb|right|Aerial view of the Royal Military College of Canada.]] |
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==Priorities== |
==Priorities== |
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The RMC priorities are: |
The RMC priorities are: |
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*To build high quality, world-class programs in areas of importance to the Canadian Forces and to Canada, |
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*To promote national and international [[collaboration]]s and [[partnership]]s, and |
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*To promote [[interdisciplinary]] [[co-operation]]. |
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==Academics== |
==Academics== |
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==Admission requirements== |
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To be eligible to enter RMC, candidates must meet the course requirements for one of the undergraduate programs in [[Kingston, Ontario]] or the preparatory year in [[Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec]].<ref>http://www.rmc.ca/admission/index_e.html RMC General Qualifications </ref> |
To be eligible to enter RMC, candidates must meet the course requirements for one of the undergraduate programs in [[Kingston, Ontario]] or the preparatory year in [[Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec]].<ref>http://www.rmc.ca/admission/index_e.html RMC General Qualifications </ref> |
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In addition, they must meet the [[Canadian Forces]]' general admission conditions (officer): |
In addition, they must meet the [[Canadian Forces]]' general admission conditions (officer): |
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*Be a [[Canadian citizen]] |
*Be a [[Canadian citizen]] |
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*Be 17 years old on January 1 of the year of enrolment |
*Be 17 years old on January 1 of the year of enrolment |
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The application process, which is independent from that of the Ontario Universities' Application Centre, uses a separate application form. The Selection Board informs applicants no later than mid-May. Applicants are accepted into the [[Science]], [[Engineering]] or [[Arts]] Program.<ref>http://www.rmc.ca/admission/cadmproc_e.html RMC Admission requirements</ref> |
The application process, which is independent from that of the Ontario Universities' Application Centre, uses a separate application form. The Selection Board informs applicants no later than mid-May. Applicants are accepted into the [[Science]], [[Engineering]] or [[Arts]] Program.<ref>http://www.rmc.ca/admission/cadmproc_e.html RMC Admission requirements</ref> |
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==Training plans== |
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==Regular Officer Training Plan (ROTP) /Reserve Entry Training Plan (RETP)== |
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There are several full-time admission options for an education at RMCC.<ref>[http://www.rmc.ca/adm/uag-daepc-eng.asp Admission Guidelines]</ref> |
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⚫ | In addition to a university education, Officer Cadets receive military training, occupation training and second language training and a career after graduation. The full-time salary includes full dental care, as well as vacation with full pay. Upon successful completion of ROTP, Officer Cadets are awarded a university degree and granted commissions as Officers in the Canadian Forces. Normally, graduates serve at least five years with the [[Canadian Forces]]. The application deadline to ROTP is in January for Basic Officer Training in July and admission the following September. |
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===ROTP=== |
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⚫ | The '''Regular Officer Training Plan''' is a conditional scholarship offered to selected applicants. In addition to a university education, Officer Cadets receive military training, occupation training and second language training and a career after graduation. The full-time salary includes full dental care, as well as vacation with full pay. Upon successful completion of ROTP, Officer Cadets are awarded a university degree and granted commissions as Officers in the Canadian Forces. Normally, graduates serve at least five years with the [[Canadian Forces]]. The application deadline to ROTP is in January for Basic Officer Training in July and admission the following September. |
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Typically, successful applicants enter the Canadian Military College (CMC) System as an Officer Cadet, where they receive an education that balances academics, [[leadership]], bilingualism and [[Track and field athletics|athletics]]. If there are more qualified candidates than the CMC System can accommodate or the choice of programme is not offered, such as [[Nursing]], [[Physiotherapy]] and [[Pharmacy]], successful applicants would be eligible to apply to any Canadian university where books, lab fees and student fees are covered, and students receive a monthly salary. |
Typically, successful applicants enter the Canadian Military College (CMC) System as an Officer Cadet, where they receive an education that balances academics, [[leadership]], bilingualism and [[Track and field athletics|athletics]]. If there are more qualified candidates than the CMC System can accommodate or the choice of programme is not offered, such as [[Nursing]], [[Physiotherapy]] and [[Pharmacy]], successful applicants would be eligible to apply to any Canadian university where books, lab fees and student fees are covered, and students receive a monthly salary. |
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===RETP=== |
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The '''Reserve Entry Training Plan''' is an education the same as the ROTP but is paid for by the student (not a scholarship). The students also do not draw a salary, however they are not obligated to five years of service after completion. |
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*UTPNCM: '''University Training Plan - Non Commissioned Members''' for those not training to be officers. |
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*IBDP: '''Initial Baccalaureate Degree Program''', a [[Baccalaureate]] program. |
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*DCS: '''Division of Continuing Studies''', also available part-time |
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===Selection process=== |
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Since an application to ROTP is also an application to the Canadian Military College System, all candidates are assessed against an [[aptitude test]], a [[medical examination]], and an [[interview]]. Military Potential is an assessment of Aptitudes, [[Personality]] Traits, and the choice of [[occupation]]. Academic Performance is an a candidate's top six most recent marks related to the requirements of the chosen programme. Officer Cadets are obliged to maintain satisfactory academic and military performance throughout the programme. |
Since an application to ROTP is also an application to the Canadian Military College System, all candidates are assessed against an [[aptitude test]], a [[medical examination]], and an [[interview]]. Military Potential is an assessment of Aptitudes, [[Personality]] Traits, and the choice of [[occupation]]. Academic Performance is an a candidate's top six most recent marks related to the requirements of the chosen programme. Officer Cadets are obliged to maintain satisfactory academic and military performance throughout the programme. |
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The cadets come to [[Royal Military College of Canada|RMC]] without Military Occupational Structure Identifications (MOSIDs) but with a list of those they wish to be in. The MOSIDs are categorized into 9 groupings, Operations, Support and [[Engineering]], for each of the three environments (army, navy, airforce). An early acceptance board will be held prior to [[Christmas]] in order to make offers to a few top-level candidates who submitted early applications. At the end of first year, Military Career Counselors from the Recruiting Centres will come to [[Royal Military College of Canada|RMC]] and conduct Military Potential (MP) interviews. The merit listing and offers are based on the results of the interview, the results of their first year performance, and recruit camp course report. The individuals will have a year to learn about other MOSIDs so that if they do not get what they were initially after, they will be more likely to accept something else. Individuals who do not get offered anything that they are interested in may submit a voluntary withdrawal without penalty. |
The cadets come to [[Royal Military College of Canada|RMC]] without Military Occupational Structure Identifications (MOSIDs) but with a list of those they wish to be in. The MOSIDs are categorized into 9 groupings, Operations, Support and [[Engineering]], for each of the three environments (army, navy, airforce). An early acceptance board will be held prior to [[Christmas]] in order to make offers to a few top-level candidates who submitted early applications. At the end of first year, Military Career Counselors from the Recruiting Centres will come to [[Royal Military College of Canada|RMC]] and conduct Military Potential (MP) interviews. The merit listing and offers are based on the results of the interview, the results of their first year performance, and recruit camp course report. The individuals will have a year to learn about other MOSIDs so that if they do not get what they were initially after, they will be more likely to accept something else. Individuals who do not get offered anything that they are interested in may submit a voluntary withdrawal without penalty. |
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==Continuing studies== |
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RMC started a [[graduate studies]] programme in 1965. The Division of Continuing Studies was established in 1997. <ref> Doctor AJ Barrett ``Uneasy Partners, Hopeful Future – The Royal Military College Of Canada And The Canadian Defence Academy`` Canadian Military Journal http://www.journal.dnd.ca/vo6/no3/views-vues-eng.asp </ref> |
RMC started a [[graduate studies]] programme in 1965. The Division of Continuing Studies was established in 1997. <ref> Doctor AJ Barrett ``Uneasy Partners, Hopeful Future – The Royal Military College Of Canada And The Canadian Defence Academy`` Canadian Military Journal http://www.journal.dnd.ca/vo6/no3/views-vues-eng.asp </ref> |
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Unique degree programs, specially tailored for CF members, include: |
Unique degree programs, specially tailored for CF members, include: |
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*Bachelor of Military Arts & [[Military Science|Sciences]], |
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*Master of Defence [[Management]] and [[National defence policy|Policy]], and |
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*Master of Arts in [[War Studies]]. <ref> http://www.rmc.ca/academic/warstudy/index_e.html Royal Military College of Canada, Department of War Studies</ref> |
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==Reputation== |
==Reputation== |
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The RMC was named Research University of the Year in the undergraduate category by Research Infosource Inc., which produces Canada's Top 50 Research Universities List 2007. Half the points were awarded based on financial indicators and the other half based on research output and impact measures.<ref>[http://www.researchinfosource.com Re$Earchinfosource.Com<!--Bot-generated title-->]</ref> |
The RMC was named Research University of the Year in the undergraduate category by Research Infosource Inc., which produces Canada's Top 50 Research Universities List 2007. Half the points were awarded based on financial indicators and the other half based on research output and impact measures.<ref>[http://www.researchinfosource.com Re$Earchinfosource.Com<!--Bot-generated title-->]</ref> |
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==Research and partnerships== |
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In the Engineering and Science Divisions, RMC pursues the following principal thematic areas of research: |
In the Engineering and Science Divisions, RMC pursues the following principal thematic areas of research: |
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*[[Information Technology]], [[Telecommunication|Communications]], [[Microelectronics]] and [[Chip Technology]], |
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*[[Natural environment|Environment]], |
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*The RMC Green Team<ref>[http://www.rmcgreenteam.ca/ RMC Green Team<!--Bot-generated title-->]</ref> provides internal consultants on environmental issues: |
*The RMC Green Team<ref>[http://www.rmcgreenteam.ca/ RMC Green Team<!--Bot-generated title-->]</ref> provides internal consultants on environmental issues: |
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**[[water]], |
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**[[energy]] reduction. |
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In the [[Social Sciences]] and [[Humanities]] Divisions, RMC pursues research and activities in: |
In the [[Social Sciences]] and [[Humanities]] Divisions, RMC pursues research and activities in: |
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*[[Political science]] and [[international security]], |
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*[[Peacekeeping]] and [[peacemaking]], |
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*[[Comparative government]], [[international relations]] and [[ethical code]] of conduct in [[conflict]], |
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*The RMC Centre for Security, Armed Forces and Society (CSAS-CESFAS) provides a focal point for research conducted within the Faculty of Arts and facilitate the transfer of knowledge between the Department of National Defence, other research institutions, scholars and Canadian civil society. |
*The RMC Centre for Security, Armed Forces and Society (CSAS-CESFAS) provides a focal point for research conducted within the Faculty of Arts and facilitate the transfer of knowledge between the Department of National Defence, other research institutions, scholars and Canadian civil society. |
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In the Department of Applied Military Science (AMS), RMC pursues: |
In the Department of Applied Military Science (AMS), RMC pursues: |
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*the Land Force Technical Staff Programme ([[Captain (land)|Captains]] & [[Major]]s); |
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*the Technical Warrant Officer Programme ([[Warrant Officer]]s & [[Master Warrant Officer]]s).<ref>[http://www.army.forces.gc.ca/Land_force/English/6_1_1.asp?id=753 Army - News<!--Bot-generated title-->]</ref> |
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The Diploma in Military Arts and Sciences (DMASc) provides Non-Commissioned Members (NCMs) of the [[Canadian Forces]] an online program made possible by a partnership between OntarioLearn ([[Algonquin College]] consortium member), the [[Royal Military College of Canada|RMC]], and the Canadian Defence Academy. Under a [[Royal Military College of Canada|RMC]] and Algonquin College articulation agreement, all graduates of this diploma program who apply to the RMC will be admitted into the Bachelor of Military Arts and Sciences degree program with advanced standing. <ref>http://www.algonquincollege.com/distance/programs_courses/diploma/MilitaryArtsandScience_FT.html </ref> |
The Diploma in Military Arts and Sciences (DMASc) provides Non-Commissioned Members (NCMs) of the [[Canadian Forces]] an online program made possible by a partnership between OntarioLearn ([[Algonquin College]] consortium member), the [[Royal Military College of Canada|RMC]], and the Canadian Defence Academy. Under a [[Royal Military College of Canada|RMC]] and Algonquin College articulation agreement, all graduates of this diploma program who apply to the RMC will be admitted into the Bachelor of Military Arts and Sciences degree program with advanced standing. <ref>http://www.algonquincollege.com/distance/programs_courses/diploma/MilitaryArtsandScience_FT.html </ref> |
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*In winter 2009, Royal Military College officer cadets returned to wearing a distinctive Dress of the Day (DOD) uniform which consists of a white shirt, black sweater/light jacket, as well as black trousers/skirt with a red stripe down the side. The headdress is a black wedge with red piping.<ref>[http://www.rmcclub.ca/everitaswp/?p=1129#comments e-Veritas » Blog Archive » Top Headlines<!--Bot-generated title-->]</ref> |
*In winter 2009, Royal Military College officer cadets returned to wearing a distinctive Dress of the Day (DOD) uniform which consists of a white shirt, black sweater/light jacket, as well as black trousers/skirt with a red stripe down the side. The headdress is a black wedge with red piping.<ref>[http://www.rmcclub.ca/everitaswp/?p=1129#comments e-Veritas » Blog Archive » Top Headlines<!--Bot-generated title-->]</ref> |
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*The Baronial Hall or Currie Hall, which was constructed in 1922 to honour the [[Canadian Expeditionary Force]] in [[World War I]] play a prominent role in the life of the University. During special events, invited speakers and dignitaries may address the University population or general public from the Great Hall. Many [[Meeting|conferences]] held in Kingston, Ontario may book the halls for lectures or presentations. |
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*There are 25 student clubs and organizations associated with the RMC: [[Arts]], [[Astronomy]], [[Broomball]], [[Cheerleading]], [[Climbing]], [[Cycling]], [[Debating]], Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Fish & Game, [[Judo]], [[Juggling]], [[Outdoors]], [[Paintball]], [[Photo]], Power [[Flight|Flying]], Social [[Dance]], Stage [[Band (music)|Band]], [[Theatre]], [[Triathlon]]/[[Running]], Video Editing, [[Wargaming|War Games]], [[Water Polo]], [[Windsurfing]], Women's [[Rugby football|Rugby]] and [[Yachting]].<ref>http://www.rmc.ca/athletics/rec/exec_e.html</ref> |
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==Alumni giving== |
==Alumni giving== |
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==Media== |
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*RMC cadets produce the campus newspaper, the Precision. The alumni association produces Veritas<ref>http://www.rmcclub.ca/Veritas.htm Veritas</ref>and e-Veritas<ref>http://www.rmcclub.ca/eVeritaswp/ e-Veritas</ref>. |
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==Summer programs== |
==Summer programs== |
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The facilities are used during the summer for: |
The facilities are used during the summer for: |
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*HMCS ''Ontario'', a [[Royal Canadian Sea Cadets]] Summer Training Centre<ref>[http://www.thewhig.com/webapp/sitepages/content.asp?contentid=644872&catname=Local+news The Whig Standard - Ontario, CA<!--Bot-generated title-->]</ref> |
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*"Can you dig it?" a week long [[archaeology]] [[summer camp]].<ref>[http://www.kingstonthisweek.com/webapp/sitepages/content.asp?contentid=639781&catname=Local+News Kingston This Week - Ontario, CA<!--Bot-generated title-->]</ref> |
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*Summer [[Track and field athletics|athletic]] and [[fencing]] camps at RMC include: RMC [[Soccer]] Camp "Kingston Kicks"; RMC [[Fencing]] High Performance Training Camp; RMC Super Summer Sports Camp; aaaRMC [[Pirate]] Camp; RMC [[Volleyball]] Camp.<ref>[http://www.rmc.ca/athletics/camps/index_e.html Athletics Department - Royal Military College of Canada<!--Bot-generated title-->]</ref> |
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==Features and buildings== |
==Features and buildings== |
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|Maj General WB Anderson, #359 former cadet and commandant |
|Maj General WB Anderson, #359 former cadet and commandant |
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|Commemorative Arch<ref>[http://www.webwoods.com/khs/dp.cfm?action=listpagedetails&CategoryID=1&SubCategoryID=38&PageID=69 The Memorial Arch]</ref> |
|Commemorative Arch<ref>[http://www.webwoods.com/khs/dp.cfm?action=listpagedetails&CategoryID=1&SubCategoryID=38&PageID=69 The Memorial Arch]</ref> |
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|honours the Lady and Gentlemen Cadets who have died in [[combat]] or while attending the College. |
|honours the Lady and Gentlemen Cadets who have died in [[combat]] or while attending the College. |
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*Recent research has determined that the oldest portion of what is currently known as the Commandant's house is the surgeon's house, dated to 1820 or a bit later, not the wood-framed 1812 naval hospital, as is commonly believed |
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|Major-General [[Charles Francis Constantine]], #621 former cadet, commandant, [[hockey]] player and coach |
|Major-General [[Charles Francis Constantine]], #621 former cadet, commandant, [[hockey]] player and coach |
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|Joseph Brant, and Mollie Brant [[Mohawk nation|Mohawk]] leaders of the American Revolution. Joseph was a British military officer |
|Joseph Brant, and Mollie Brant [[Mohawk nation|Mohawk]] leaders of the American Revolution. Joseph was a British military officer |
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*Registry of Historic Places of Canada <ref>http://www.historicplaces.ca/visit-visite/affichage-display.aspx?id=4390 Martello Tower Registry of Historic Places of Canada </ref> |
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*Contains one of the [[Martello Tower]]s, built by Corps of Royal Engineers in 1846 which houses the RMC museum<ref>[http://www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/userfiles/HTML/nts_1_7713_1.html Doors Open Ontario - Doors Open Kingston 2008<!--Bot-generated title-->]</ref> |
*Contains one of the [[Martello Tower]]s, built by Corps of Royal Engineers in 1846 which houses the RMC museum<ref>[http://www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/userfiles/HTML/nts_1_7713_1.html Doors Open Ontario - Doors Open Kingston 2008<!--Bot-generated title-->]</ref> |
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|René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle French explorer |
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|Rt. Hon. [[Jeanne Sauvé]], former Governor-General |
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|Sir [[Édouard Girouard]], RMC alumnus, [[railway]] builder, governor |
|Sir [[Édouard Girouard]], RMC alumnus, [[railway]] builder, governor |
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|history of the College, and Fort Frederick |
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*Centrepiece building of the college overlooking the parade square, |
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*features a [[mansard roof]], and central tower flanked by projecting end towers. |
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|Rt. Hon. [[Alexander Mackenzie]], former Prime Minister |
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|Rt. Hon. [[Vincent Massey]], former [[Governor General of Canada]] |
|Rt. Hon. [[Vincent Massey]], former [[Governor General of Canada]] |
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Motto | Truth, Duty, Valour |
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Type | Military college |
Established | 1876 |
Chancellor | S157 Hon. Peter MacKay (ex-officio as Minister of National Defence) |
Principal | Dr. Joel Sokolsky[1] |
Commandant | 12192 BGen Tom Lawson (RMC ‘79) |
Undergraduates | 1,032 full-time, 5,000 continuing education |
Postgraduates | 660 |
Address | PO Box 17000, Station Forces Kingston, Ontario Canada K7K 7B4 , , , Canada 44°13′44″N 76°28′07″W / 44.22889°N 76.46861°W |
Campus | Waterfront CFB Kingston |
Tag line | A University with a Difference |
Colours | Red and White |
Nickname | RMC Paladins |
Affiliations | AUCC, IAU,AUFC,COU,CIS,CVU, Fields Institute, PPC, UArctic,MAISA, CUSID, CMA, OUA, DRDC, Ontario Network of Women in engineering |
Mascot | RMC Polar Bear in scarlet uniform and pillbox hat[2] |
Website | www.rmc.ca |
The Royal Military College of Canada (RMC), is the military academy of the Canadian Forces, and is a degree-granting university. RMC is the only federal institution in Canada with degree granting powers. Located on Point Frederick, a 41-hectare peninsula in Kingston, Ontario, the college is a blend of older, historic buildings and modern academic, athletic, and dormitory facilities.[3] Officer Cadets are trained in the four pillars of academics, military, athletics, and bilingualism (French and English).
Mission statement
The Royal Military College of Canada, Canada’s Military University, prepares officer-cadets for a career in the profession of arms and continues the development of other Canadian Forces members and civilians with interest in defence issues. RMC provides programs and courses of higher education and professional development to meet the needs of the Canadian Forces and the Department of National Defence.[4]
Responsibilities
RMC is responsible to:
- Provide a university education in both official languages in appropriate disciplines designed on a broad base to meet the unique needs of the Canadian Forces
- Develop qualities of leadership in officer cadets
- Develop the ability to communicate in both official languages for officer cadets
- Develop a high standard of physical fitness
- Stimulate an awareness of the ethic of the military profession
- Conduct research activities in support of RMC and to meet the needs of Defence Research Agencies[5]
Priorities
The RMC priorities are:
- To build high quality, world-class programs in areas of importance to the Canadian Forces and to Canada,
- To promote national and international collaborations and partnerships, and
- To promote interdisciplinary co-operation.
Academics
The RMC mission is to educate, train and develop Officer Cadets for leadership careers of effective service in the Canadian Forces-Canadian Forces Air Command, Canadian Forces Maritime Command and Canadian Forces Land Force Command.
For most students, education is free and a monthly salary is paid which meets incidentals. The courses are offered both on site and by distance learning in both official languages: English and French.
RMC offers 19 undergraduate programs[6] in Arts, Science and Engineering. RMC offers 34 graduate studies[7] opportunities, including 14 doctorates. In addition to the Faculty (university) of Arts, Engineering, and Science, the Division of Continuing Studies offers undergraduate and graduate level programs including the “Officer Professional Military Education Program” (OPME). The Department of Applied Military Science (AMS) offers a graduate level program - the Land Force Technical Staff Programme (LFTSP) and an undergraduate/community college level program - the Army Technical Warrant Officer's Programme.[8]
All undergraduate students are required to complete the core curriculum, which is designed to provide a balanced liberal arts, science, and military education. The Core Curriculum consists of Economics, Psychology, Mathematics, English, Calculus, Military history of Canada, Chemistry, Canadian History, Physics and Civics. Cadets can choose to specialize in Aeronautical Engineering, Chemical Engineering 1965-1981, 2001-, Chemical and Materials Engineering: 1992-2001, Computer Engineering (Hardware or Software streams) 1983-, Civil Engineering 1965-, Electrical Engineering 1965- and Mechanical Engineering 1965-.[9] Engineering and Management was offered: 1972-1995. Engineering Physics was offered 1975-1995 and Fuels and Materials Engineering were offered 1982-1991. Engineers provide support to deployed operations and domestic installations. RMC was the first college in Canada to train engineers.[10]
Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics and Space Science are offered by the Faculty of Science. The Faculty of Science, in conjunction with the Faculty of Arts, also offers three joint honours degrees: Computer Science and Business Administration, Chemistry and Psychology, and Space Science and Military and Strategic Studies. The science programs are relevant to occupations in both the Canadian Forces and the civilian sector.
Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts gain practical communication and critical thinking skills as well as specialized, hands-on experience in their chosen field. English, French, Economics, Political Science, History, Business Administration, Military theory, Military strategy studies, Military Psychology and Leadership are offered by the Faculty of Arts.
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Awards
Awards are granted to outstanding cadets:
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J.W. Brown Memorial Medal | Third Year cadet with highest academic standing in Arts programme. | 7268 Jim W. Brown (RMC 1967) |
M. Dawe Memorial Sword | best ROTP infantry senior cadet to carry in fourth year. | 22596 Captain Matt Dawe (RMC 2004) |
Gibson Medal | Graduating Year cadet | 2569 Major Desmond H. Gibson, ED and 805 Col The Honourable Colin W. Gibson, PC, MC, VD |
N. Goddard Memorial Sword | to the best ROTP artillery cadet to carry in fourth year. | 22458 Captain Nichola Goddard (RMC 2002) Memorial Swords |
Greenwood Cup | top female runner of the Annual Harrier Race -“for Annual Competition by Gentlemen Cadets” until 1954. | 3252 EA “Ted” Tromanhauser (RMC ‘54) |
Leinster Shield | Regular Officer Training Plan (ROTP), the Reserve Entry Training Plan (RETP) squadron amassing the most points in the Commandant's Competition, with events involving military, athletic and academic prowess. | Leinster plate donated to RMC museum |
MacArthur Leadership Award | cadet who demonstrates outstanding leadership performance based on credo of Duty-Honour-Country and potential for future service in the profession of arms. | General Douglas MacArthur |
Jack C. Sargant Memorial Scholarship | varsity athlete student who demonstrates proficiency in academic standing, sportsmanship, leadership, and athletic ability. | 3091 Jack J.C. Sargant (RMC 1953) |
Duncan Sayre MacInnes Memorial Scholarship | Fourth Year cadet who is considered the most deserving of those who accept a regular commission in the military occupation of Aerospace Controller | Brigadier-General Duncan Sayre MacInnes, (RMC 1897) CMG, DSO, Royal Engineers |
Pijper Cup | overall winner of the Ex cadet vs Cadet sports challenge on ex cadet (Reunion) weekend | 12609 Thomas A Pijper (RMC 1980) |
Sword of Distinction for Leadership | graduating ROTP/RETP cadet who displays outstanding leadership through attaining the highest Cadet appointment of Cadet Wing Senior (CWS) in their graduating year. | |
Sword of Honour | graduating ROTP/RETP cadet who best combines high standards of proficiency in each of the four components of the RMC programme. | |
Victor Van der Smissen-Ridout Memorial Award | graduating ROTP/RETP cadet deemed to stand highest morally, intellectually, and physically at RMC. | Captain William Henry Victor Van der Smissen (KIA 1916) and 2415 W.L. Ridout (RMC 1934) (KIA 1934) |
Wheatley Challenge Cup | overall winner of the annual Harrier Run | 4252 MGen (Ret'd) Howard HR Wheatley (RRMC RMC 1958) |
The Whitaker Cup | awarded annually to the top Team Captain of a RMC varsity sports team. | Brigadier-General Denis Whitaker |
J. Douglas Young Sword of Excellence | Cadet Squadron Leader (CSL) of the Squadron winning the Commandant's Competition. | 2360 Major John Douglas (Doug) Young (RMC 1937) who was KIA on D-Day[31] |
Centres and Institutes
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Rank
RMC refers to its students as "Fourth Year", "Third Year", "Second year", and "First year". Most cadets consider first year to be the most difficult because of the rules and restrictions developed to help students transition from civilian to officer cadet. However, the third year is generally considered to be the hardest academically.
Officer cadets are responsible for the discipline, progress, and efficiency of their wing, squadron or flight and carry out service duties such as duty officer. Within the years, cadets can hold positions of increasing responsibility with a cadet rank that may include:
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Squadrons of the Cadet Wing
The undergraduate student body, known as the Cadet Wing, is sub-divided into 14 smaller groupings called squadrons, of approximately 70 officer cadets, under the guidance and supervision of senior cadets.[45] Squadrons are subdivided into flights and sections.
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1 | Hudson | 1948 |
2 | La Salle | 1948 |
3 | Pontiac | 1955 |
4 | Frontenac | 1948 |
5 | Brock | 1950 |
6 | Brant | 1955 |
7 | Wolfe | 1955 |
8 | Mackenzie | 1973 |
9 | Verchères | 1995 |
10 | Montcalm | 1995 |
11 | Cartier / Tecumseh (1996-1998) | 2007 |
12 | Fraser | 2007 |
13 | Jolliet | 2007 |
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Admission requirements
To be eligible to enter RMC, candidates must meet the course requirements for one of the undergraduate programs in Kingston, Ontario or the preparatory year in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec.[46]
In addition, they must meet the Canadian Forces' general admission conditions (officer):
- Be a Canadian citizen
- Be 17 years old on January 1 of the year of enrolment
- Pass the medical
- Pass the pre-enrollment tests
- Pass the enhanced reliability check
- Pass the Initial Assessment Period (IAP)
The college recruits well-rounded students in the areas, which correspond to the four components. In addition, RMC gives extra weight to those applicants with second-language skills, although this is not a requirement.
The application process, which is independent from that of the Ontario Universities' Application Centre, uses a separate application form. The Selection Board informs applicants no later than mid-May. Applicants are accepted into the Science, Engineering or Arts Program.[47]
Training plans
There are several full-time admission options for an education at RMCC.[48]
ROTP
The Regular Officer Training Plan is a conditional scholarship offered to selected applicants. In addition to a university education, Officer Cadets receive military training, occupation training and second language training and a career after graduation. The full-time salary includes full dental care, as well as vacation with full pay. Upon successful completion of ROTP, Officer Cadets are awarded a university degree and granted commissions as Officers in the Canadian Forces. Normally, graduates serve at least five years with the Canadian Forces. The application deadline to ROTP is in January for Basic Officer Training in July and admission the following September.
Typically, successful applicants enter the Canadian Military College (CMC) System as an Officer Cadet, where they receive an education that balances academics, leadership, bilingualism and athletics. If there are more qualified candidates than the CMC System can accommodate or the choice of programme is not offered, such as Nursing, Physiotherapy and Pharmacy, successful applicants would be eligible to apply to any Canadian university where books, lab fees and student fees are covered, and students receive a monthly salary.
RETP
The Reserve Entry Training Plan is an education the same as the ROTP but is paid for by the student (not a scholarship). The students also do not draw a salary, however they are not obligated to five years of service after completion.
Others
- UTPNCM: University Training Plan - Non Commissioned Members for those not training to be officers.
- IBDP: Initial Baccalaureate Degree Program, a Baccalaureate program.
- DCS: Division of Continuing Studies, also available part-time
Selection process
Since an application to ROTP is also an application to the Canadian Military College System, all candidates are assessed against an aptitude test, a medical examination, and an interview. Military Potential is an assessment of Aptitudes, Personality Traits, and the choice of occupation. Academic Performance is an a candidate's top six most recent marks related to the requirements of the chosen programme. Officer Cadets are obliged to maintain satisfactory academic and military performance throughout the programme. The cadets come to RMC without Military Occupational Structure Identifications (MOSIDs) but with a list of those they wish to be in. The MOSIDs are categorized into 9 groupings, Operations, Support and Engineering, for each of the three environments (army, navy, airforce). An early acceptance board will be held prior to Christmas in order to make offers to a few top-level candidates who submitted early applications. At the end of first year, Military Career Counselors from the Recruiting Centres will come to RMC and conduct Military Potential (MP) interviews. The merit listing and offers are based on the results of the interview, the results of their first year performance, and recruit camp course report. The individuals will have a year to learn about other MOSIDs so that if they do not get what they were initially after, they will be more likely to accept something else. Individuals who do not get offered anything that they are interested in may submit a voluntary withdrawal without penalty.
Continuing studies
RMC started a graduate studies programme in 1965. The Division of Continuing Studies was established in 1997. [49]
The mandate of the RMC Division of Continuing Studies is to make university education available to all members of the Canadian Forces, spouses and DND civilian employees. Canadian Forces and other professional training is recognized for credit towards undergraduate or advanced degrees.
Unique degree programs, specially tailored for CF members, include:
- Bachelor of Military Arts & Sciences,
- Master of Defence Management and Policy, and
- Master of Arts in War Studies. [50]
Reputation
[51] The RMC was named Research University of the Year in the undergraduate category by Research Infosource Inc., which produces Canada's Top 50 Research Universities List 2007. Half the points were awarded based on financial indicators and the other half based on research output and impact measures.[52]
Research and partnerships
In the Engineering and Science Divisions, RMC pursues the following principal thematic areas of research:
- Information Technology, Communications, Microelectronics and Chip Technology,
- Environment,
- Energy and Energy development,
- Advanced Materials engineering,
- Geotechnical Engineering, and
- Fluid Mechanics and Engineering.
- The RMC Green Team[53] provides internal consultants on environmental issues:
- water,
- wastewater, and stormwater management,
- composting,
- renewable energy and
- energy reduction.
In the Social Sciences and Humanities Divisions, RMC pursues research and activities in:
- Military history,
- Political science and international security,
- Peacekeeping and peacemaking,
- Comparative government, international relations and ethical code of conduct in conflict,
- Leadership, and
- Economics.
- The RMC Centre for Security, Armed Forces and Society (CSAS-CESFAS) provides a focal point for research conducted within the Faculty of Arts and facilitate the transfer of knowledge between the Department of National Defence, other research institutions, scholars and Canadian civil society.
In the Department of Applied Military Science (AMS), RMC pursues:
- the Land Force Technical Staff Programme (Captains & Majors);
- the Technical Warrant Officer Programme (Warrant Officers & Master Warrant Officers).[54]
The Diploma in Military Arts and Sciences (DMASc) provides Non-Commissioned Members (NCMs) of the Canadian Forces an online program made possible by a partnership between OntarioLearn (Algonquin College consortium member), the RMC, and the Canadian Defence Academy. Under a RMC and Algonquin College articulation agreement, all graduates of this diploma program who apply to the RMC will be admitted into the Bachelor of Military Arts and Sciences degree program with advanced standing. [55]
Military education and training
Students are referred to as Officer Cadets (OCdt) in English and as Élève-officier (élof) in French, or for those in the Navy, Naval Cadet (NCdt) and Aspirant de marine (aspm). As an RMC cadet, military training begins with Phase I with the Initial Assessment Period (IAP) at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School Saint-Jean. During this period after completion of the first academic year, the cadets the cadets will complete the Basic Officer Training Course (BOTC) as well as the Basic Officer Training Period in one summer. Details have yet to be finalized, but preliminary reports suggest the cadets will complete between 10 and 14 weeks of training in that one summer. After the completion of BOTP, those cadets who are not yet bilingual are usually enrolled in a seven-week period of Second Language Training (SLT) at Canadian Forces Language School Detachment Saint-Jean. The remaining summers are spent completing Phase II, which are environmental training courses (depending on whether the cadet is Canadian Army, Navy or Air force). On the job training courses are also available to a number of cadets during the summer periods. During Phases III and IV, students take trade specific training courses.
Army training relates to, for example, combat engineering and logistics. Naval training covers navigation and naval engineering. Various military science courses and programs stress doctrine, campaigning, strategy, weapons systems and military law.
First Year Orientation Period
First Year Orientation Period, (FYOP) is the most demanding experience for many cadets' RMC, if not military, career. FYOP takes place during the first month of the academic year. It can be compared to Frosh week at civilian universities. FYOP begins with the Arch parade where the entire First Year class is marched onto College grounds by their FYOP staff consisting of Third and Fourth Years.[56]
During the course of FYOP, First Year cadets are required to keep an exceptionally high standard of dress and deportment. They are required to march at all times. Physical Training is conducted, with long runs up neighbouring Fort Henry, Ontario hill a frequent occurrence. Inspections of room standards and dress are conducted daily. For the duration of FYOP, First Years are not permitted to leave RMC or receive visitors. Mail and phone calls are allowed but are limited.
The culmination of the FYOP is the obstacle course. The obstacle course lasts over 2 hours and consists of thirteen obstacles built by each squadron located around the college grounds. Obstacles such as a 12-foot wall and rope bridges are designed to test teamwork and physical fitness of First Years. The First Year flights are judged on the time it takes to complete each obstacle. The completion of the obstacle course signals the end of FYOP. Afterwards, First Years are given a parade where they are officially welcomed into RMC and join the Cadet Wing. Cadets are then allowed to see their friends and relatives after 7 weeks, and allowed the freedom to leave college grounds under the condition that they wear their College uniform.
Third year cadets, in RMC's mentorship program, are paired with first year cadets to mentor, guide, and influence them.
Many of the aspects of the FYOP, including the obstacle course and mentorship program, were developed by the post-war Chesley committee, at the suggestion of Major-General WHS Macklin. The express aim was to provide a controlled form of initiation into the institution in order to prevent the resurgence of the cadet hazing which had dogged academy in the pre-war period, and which continue to be problematic at the West Point and Sandhurst[citation needed] military academies.
Law
The Military Law Centre on the grounds of RMC, staffed with 12 military lawyers, oversees the education of officers and troops in legal matters ranging from the Forces' own code of conduct to the laws of war. It trains military lawyers and advises Ottawa on matters of policy and doctrine. The centre integrates legal education into the regular training that Forces members undergo and establishes its growing importance within the military hierarchy.[57] Selected RMC Canada cadets participate in Law Of Armed Conflict international Competitions each fall with cadets from USAFA, USMA, USNA, and USCGA. In the Spring of 2008, RMC cadets will be selected to participate in a competition on the Law of Armed Conflict at the International Institute of Humanitarian Law in Sanremo, Italy.
Athletics
One of the four Components of the Royal Military College of Canada, the mission of the Athletic component is to provide opportunities for all officer-cadets to participate in physical activities and sports that are mentally demanding in order to develop their overall physical capabilities, self-confidence and leadership.[58] The Physical education mission is “to establish a strong foundation of skills and knowledge in physical fitness, sports, and military-related activities through a progressive and diverse physical education program for RMC Officer Cadets” The Vision is “foster a passion for active living and leadership in physical activity.” To enhance their physical fitness and develop military and athletic skills necessary to lead their troops, Cadets must take physical education classes every year - for a total of 100 min per week. The first year program focusses on personal physical fitness: theory on exercise physiology, nutrition, training principles and injury prevention. The cadets complete the Basic Military Swim Standard test. The second year program focussed on collective sports: soccer, broomball, spinning, volleyball, basketball, squash, badminton, flag-football, handball, water polo and softball. Cadets acquire basic skills to organize a sport tournament. The third year program focusses on military skills: unarmed combat, different obstacle courses, waterborne training and military rappelling. The fourth year program focussed on individual sports: canoeing, rock climbing, weight training, swimming and life guarding, advanced unarmed combat, pressure points control tactics and spinning leadership. [59]
- The RMC 2008-9 varsity sports are: basketball, fencing, hockey, rugby, running, soccer, taekwondo and volleyball.
- The RMC 2008-9 intramural leagues are: ball hockey, basketball, dodgeball, handball, ice hockey, soccer, ultimate frisbee, and waterpolo.
- The RMC 2008-9 club sports are broomball, cheerleading, cycling, fish & game, judo, juggling, outdoors, paintball, social dance, triathlon/running, water polo, windsurfing, rugby, and yacht.
RMC Bands
The Massed Band, consisting of the Brass and Reed, Pipes and Drums, and Highland Dancers, perform at parades, public relation trips and recruit shows. The Brass and Reed Band is a multi-purpose section, used primarily as a parade march and concert band. The Pipe Section and the Drum Section perform at mess dinners; parades; sporting events; ceremonies (official or squadron); weddings; funerals; public relations; wing events; Christmas and Graduation Balls; private events; and holidays. The Highland Dance Section perform at many of the same functions with the exception of parades and funerals. The Choir performs the Canadian national anthem; sings at mess dinners; and accompanies the Stage Band on selected pieces including: folk, jazz, traditional music, French music, show tunes, African music and Christmas songs. The Stage Band is versatile, performing dinner music followed by marches at college mess dinners. The Cheer Band, a subsidiary of the Brass and Reed, performs music for RMC sporting events, such as the Carr-Harris Cup and the Westpoint Weekend.[61]
The RMC Band recorded two CDs, one in 1996 and the other in 1998.[62] In addition, "The Sound of Scarlet: Royal Military College of Canada" by Lieutenant-Commander D.K. Dickey is a 12' record circa 1960s or early 1970s for Summit Records.
Campus
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RMC is located on Point Frederick (Kingston), a small peninsula at the point where the St. Lawrence River leaves Lake Ontario and where the Rideau Canal system starts.[63]
The location has been an active military base since 1789 and was an important dockyard during the War of 1812.
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Point Frederick includes three National Historic Site Designations: the 1920s Royal Navy Dockyard, the Point Frederick Buildings[64] and Kingston Fortifications.[65]
The Stone Frigate,[66] a large stone building completed in 1820 by Sir Robert Barrie, was designed to hold gear and rigging from British warships dismantled in compliance with the Rush-Bagot Agreement.[67] It served as a barracks briefly in 1837-38, and was refitted as a dormitory and classrooms to house RMC by 1876.
Student life
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- In winter 2009, Royal Military College officer cadets returned to wearing a distinctive Dress of the Day (DOD) uniform which consists of a white shirt, black sweater/light jacket, as well as black trousers/skirt with a red stripe down the side. The headdress is a black wedge with red piping.[68]
- The RMC Cadet Mess in Yeo Hall has facilities for social and recreational activities. Staff and faculty have access to the Senior Staff Mess. Mess dress is worn in the SSM for formal occasions such as mess dinners.
- Both the Roman Catholic and Protestant chapels at RMC are located in Yeo Hall.
- The Baronial Hall or Currie Hall, which was constructed in 1922 to honour the Canadian Expeditionary Force in World War I play a prominent role in the life of the University. During special events, invited speakers and dignitaries may address the University population or general public from the Great Hall. Many conferences held in Kingston, Ontario may book the halls for lectures or presentations.
- The CANEX is a small retail store in Yeo Hall for personal articles, souvenirs, snacks and dry cleaning.
- Bill & Alphie's, the on-campus cadet pub in Yeo Hall, is named after Bruce Bairnsfather's Great War cartoon characters.
- The campus is on the shore of Lake Ontario and has easy access to two lake-front parks, favourite locations for students to relax and unwind. The campus is also located approximately 10 minutes' walk from the city's downtown.
- RMC cadets are all encouraged to perform community service. This past year, cadets supported a variety of charitable causes in Kingston, Ontario.
- There are 25 student clubs and organizations associated with the RMC: Arts, Astronomy, Broomball, Cheerleading, Climbing, Cycling, Debating, Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Fish & Game, Judo, Juggling, Outdoors, Paintball, Photo, Power Flying, Social Dance, Stage Band, Theatre, Triathlon/Running, Video Editing, War Games, Water Polo, Windsurfing, Women's Rugby and Yachting.[69]
Alumni giving
The Royal Military Colleges Club of Canada Foundation is a registered Canadian charity which was incorporated in 1966. As an element of the Canadian Forces, the college is unable to fund a conventional full time fundraising team in a development office. The foundation, consequently, works at arms length to assist the college financially. Capital Campaigns have included the 2364 Leonard Birchall Pavilion (2007); Memorial Arch Restoration (2001) and the New Library Campaign (2013).[70]
Media
- RMC cadets produce the campus newspaper, the Precision. The alumni association produces Veritas[71]and e-Veritas[72].
Summer programs
The facilities are used during the summer for:
- HMCS Ontario, a Royal Canadian Sea Cadets Summer Training Centre[73]
- "Can you dig it?" a week long archaeology summer camp.[74]
- Conferences and sporting events
- Summer athletic and fencing camps at RMC include: RMC Soccer Camp "Kingston Kicks"; RMC Fencing High Performance Training Camp; RMC Super Summer Sports Camp; aaaRMC Pirate Camp; RMC Volleyball Camp.[75]
Features and buildings
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Anderson fieldhouse |
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Maj General WB Anderson, #359 former cadet and commandant | |
Leonard Birchall Sports pavilion [77] | 2009 |
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2364 Air Commodore Leonard Birchall, former commandant |
Blacksmith's Shop | 1838 |
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Cavalry House |
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Commemorative Arch[78] | 1923 |
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honours the Lady and Gentlemen Cadets who have died in combat or while attending the College. |
Commandant's house | after 1812 |
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Constantine hockey arena | 1960 |
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Major-General Charles Francis Constantine, #621 former cadet, commandant, hockey player and coach |
Currie building | 1922 | Lieutenant-General Sir Arthur Currie, National Historic Person of Canada | |
Dockyard bell[80] |
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Fort Brant | 2008 |
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Joseph Brant, and Mollie Brant Mohawk leaders of the American Revolution. Joseph was a British military officer |
Fort Champlain, B-34 | 1965 |
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Samuel de Champlain, famous explorer and founder of Quebec City |
Fort Frederick (Kingston)[81] | 1790 |
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Frederick, Prince of Wales |
Fort Haldimand | 1950 |
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Sir Frederick Haldimand, former governor of Quebec |
Fort Lasalle | 1913 |
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René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle French explorer |
Fort Sauvé | 2001 |
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Rt. Hon. Jeanne Sauvé, former Governor-General |
Gatehouse 3 | 19th century |
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Girouard building[86] | 1977 |
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Sir Édouard Girouard, RMC alumnus, railway builder, governor |
Guardhouse 14 | 19th century |
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Hewett House | 1876 |
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Lieutenant-General Edward O. Hewett, First Commandant[89] |
Interpretive Pavilion, funded by the RMC Club | 2006 |
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history of the College, and Fort Frederick |
Kingston Royal Naval Dockyard | 1789 |
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War of 1812. |
Mackenzie building[90] | 1878 |
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Rt. Hon. Alexander Mackenzie, former Prime Minister |
Massey building | 1960 |
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Rt. Hon. Vincent Massey, former Governor General of Canada |
Old gym, Building 24 | 1903 |
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Old hospital | 1903 |
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Panet House | 1903 |
Panet family members who attended RMC:
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Parade square | centre of college and site of all formal parades | ||
Playing fields | There are 2 football fields, 5 hard surface tennis courts, 2 softball diamonds, 3 soccer fields. In addition, the aquatic sports are played in Navy Bay and the St. Lawrence River. | ||
Rideout Row or Hogans Alley | 1908 |
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Capt J B Ridout, Capt of Cadets at RMC 1876 |
Sawyer complex | 1977 |
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1557 Colonel William Reginald Sawyer, PhD (RMC 1924), Chemistry Professor (1935-41), Vice Commandant & director of studies (1948-1967) |
Sir Archie Macdonell Athletic Centre |
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1518 Sir Archie Macdonell (RMC 1919) former commandant | |
Stone Frigate[93] | 1819-20 | ||
Beach Volleyball courts | 2004 |
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Yeo Hall Mess Building, Building No. 32 | 1936 | Sir James Lucas Yeo,[96]commander of Royal Navy forces in Canada during War of 1812 |
The Massey Library collection consists of approximately 135,000 books, 1,800 audio-visual items and 1,200 periodicals in English and French. The library possesses RMC historical materiel including cadet photographs, scrapbooks, collections, diaries, and letters. The major collections follow:
Collection | Year | Significance |
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Leadership | 2006-present | donated by the class of 1956 |
John W. Spurr (former RMC chief librarian) | post WWII | Military science[97] |
Reginald E. Watters | 1980-present | Canadian literature |
General Harry Crerar (Commanding general of the First Canadian Army during WWII) | 1939-1945 | German language military and technical manuals |
Dormitories
RMC has five dormitories, which are similar to most universities and provide the basic necessities. Organized by squadron, dormitories are co-educational with separate washrooms for men and women. Officer Cadets share a room in first year, and sometimes in succeeding years depending on availability of space, if possible with someone who is proficient in the other official language.
Memorials and traditions
e.g. Triumphal arch; Trophies, Commemorative and Memorial Trees, Monuments, Plaques, and Others. This includes a list of RMC Traditions and RMC Militaria & Collectibles
Royal Military College of Canada Museum
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Established | 1962 |
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Location | Fort Frederick on the campus of the Royal Military College of Canada |
Website | RMC.ca Museum (Official) |
The University museum, established in 1962, is located in Fort Frederick on the campus of the Royal Military College of Canada in the Fort Frederick Martello Tower.[98] Between 1922 and 1946, the RMC collections consisted merely of arms and military artefacts collections raised, built and maintained by individuals or very small groups of veterans. Although these items were interesting, there was no overall, coordinated story.
The museum's mandate is to collect, conserve, research and display material relating to the history of the RMC, achievements of its former cadets and the earlier naval history of its site, the Point Frederick Dockyard. The museum, which is housed in the Fort Frederick Martello Tower, contains collections of military memorabilia and 7000 artefacts, including a collection of 16th through 20th century arms, uniforms, flags, military art and trophies. It holds, for example, the Douglas Arms Collection[99] which was presented to RMC by Walter Douglas (RMC 1890) and the Leinster Plate of the Prince of Wales's Leinster Regiment.[100] A model of the 112-gun HMC St. Lawrence was donated in 2008. The Royal Military College of Canada Museum Colouring Book features the RMC mascot, a white bear with RMC pillbox hat and scarlett tunic. The lower floor of the Martello Tower contains exhibits on the War of 1812 and the fort’s dockyard. The main floor contains exhibits on the history of the college, and personal mementos of the Old Eighteen, the first class that enrolled in 1876. A gun platform displays the original cannons at the top of the tower. The museum is a member of the Canadian Museums Association and the Organization of Military Museums of Canada Inc. It is also accredited within the Canadian Forces Museum System.[101] A cooperating association of friends of the museum has been formed to assist with projects.[102] The Archives includes cartographic materials, prints and drawings, manuscripts and photographs. The human history consists of manuscripts, medals, military history and technology and weapons. [103]
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Environmental assessments
Having three national historical designations, environmental assessments (which also involve archaeological studies) are required before construction activities are implemented on the college grounds. While planning to build a new dormitory at RMC, a required environmental assessment revealed the remains of a naval dockyard. This dockyard was significant in the building of ships by the British during the War of 1812. Because of the site's significance, a full archaeological dig had to be implemented before construction of the new dorminitory could begin.[106]
History
The Royal Military College of Canada "was the first military college to be established in a colonial dependency and it had a double function, the preparation of cadets for civilian careers as well as for military commissions." Richard A Preston, Canada's RMC. The Kingston Royal Naval Dockyard was a Royal Navy yard from 1788 to 1853 at the site of the current Royal Military College of Canada.
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The Royal Military College in fiction and popular culture
The Royal Military College's central place in Canadian military circles has made it the setting for novels, plays, films and other cultural works:
- In Jetstream (TV series), a 2007 television series airing on Discovery Canada about pilots training to fly the CF-18 Hornet in the Canadian Forces, seven of the eight pilots are graduates of the RMC.
- Timothy Findley’s fictional character Robert Ross in his World War I novel ‘the Wars’ (Penguin Canada 2005) studied military law and trajectory mathematics at the Royal Military College of Canada. His novel won the Governor General's Award for fiction and was adapted into a play. In 1985, Timothy Findlay was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada.
- 19828 John-James Ford's protagonist in his coming-of-age novel 'Bonk on the Head' studied at the Royal Military College of Canada. The novel won the 2006 Ottawa Book Award in the English fiction category.
- Oscar Telgmann and George Cameron's "Leo the Royal Cadet" is an opera written in 1889 in which Leo leaves his sweetheart Nellie to fight the Zulus in Natal.
- "Till we meet again", is a musical set in Montreal, Quebec during World War II. Each act features an interview with an ex Royal Military College of Canada cadet who is a Canadian army officer: after Dunkirk, after Dieppe and after Juno Beach.
- Sara Jeanette Duncan's "Cousin Cinderella: A Canadian Girl in London" by Macmillan in New York and Methuen in London (1908) features Graham, a Royal Military College of Canada graduate, and his sister Mary Trent. Graham and Mary's father, Senator Trent has earned a fortune in the family lumber business. After serving in South Africa and entering the family lumber business Graham Trent travels with his sister Mary from Minnebiac, a fictional small town in Ontario to England. There, Graham Trent becomes engaged to Barbara Pavisay, a member of a proud old English family whose line extends back to the Tudors. When Barbara Pavisay breaks off the engagement to Graham, his sister Mary becomes engaged to Barbara's brother Lord Pavisay. It is assumed that Graham Trent will return to Canada, continue in the family business and be elected to Parliament. Sara Jeanette Duncan's "A Voyage of Consolation" is a sequel to "Cousin Cinderella: A Canadian Girl in London."[122]
- Dr. David Clark's Canadian Army Trilogy, The Ridge (1994), Lamone (2001) and Lucifer's Gate 2002 outlines the stories of two generations of the Warwick family and the Canadian Army in the Great War. In Lucifer's Gate, Captain James Niles, a Royal Military College graduate, is posted temporarily to a recruit training battalion. He is a professional officer, all spit and polish, everything by the King's Regulations. After ordering the crowd to disperse, Niles accepts thanks from German proprietors of a tailor shop, Hans and Analise Holzhauer and falls for their daughter, Rosamund. The lovely Rosamund is unfortunately, an unsuitable match since they are worlds apart in social position. Niles, who is practically engaged to the Colonel's daughter Roselyn, comes to realize while serving under Commander Arthur Currie in France, that Roselyn never has a serious thought, caring only about tennis and garden parties.
Notable faculty, alumni, and senior officers
Rhodes Scholars
- Desmond Morton (historian) 1952
- Robin Boadway 1964
References
- Notes
- ^ http://www.rmcclub.ca/everitaswp/?cat=13
- ^ http://www.rmcclub.ca/GiftShop/OtherItems/PhotosAcces/AC0015SmallTeddyBear_small.jpg
- ^ [http://www.rmc.ca/other/museum/gallery/misc7_e.html RMC Campus @ Royal Military College of
- ^ Canadian Defence Academy Planning Directive FY 06/07 – FY09/10
- ^ Canadian Defence Academy Planning Directive FY 06/07 – FY09/10
- ^ http://www.rmc.ca/academic/index_e.html RMC undergraduate Studies
- ^ http://www.rmc.ca/academic/grad/index_e.html RMC Graduate Studies
- ^ http://www.rmc.ca/academic/ams/pOver_e.html Department of Applied Military Science (AMS)
- ^ http://embaucheruning.com/e/acc_programs_1.cfm#R
- ^ Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online
- ^ http://www.rmc.ca/academic/aero/index_e.html
- ^ http://www.rmc.ca/academic/chem/index_e.html Chemistry & Chemical Engineering
- ^ http://www.rmc.ca/academic/civil/index_e.html Civil Engineering
- ^ http://www.rmc.ca/academic/elec/index_e.html Electrical Engineering
- ^ http://www.rmc.ca/academic/elec/index_e.html Computer Engineering
- ^ http://www.rmc.ca/academic/mech/index_e.html Mechanical Engineering
- ^ http://www.rmc.ca/academic/english/index_e.html English
- ^ http://www.rmc.ca/academic/history/index_e.html History
- ^ http://www.rmc.ca/academic/french/index_e.html French
- ^ http://www.rmc.ca/academic/poli-econ/index_e.html politics and Economics
- ^ http://www.rmc.ca/academic/arts/milstrat_e.html Military and Strategic Studies
- ^ http://www.rmc.ca/academic/arts/busadmin_e.html Business Administration
- ^ http://www.rmc.ca/academic/arts/milpsych_e.html Military Psychology and Leadership
- ^ http://www.rmc.ca/academic/math_cs/index_e.html Mathematics
- ^ http://www.rmc.ca/academic/math_cs/index_e.html Computer Science
- ^ http://www.rmc.ca/academic/physics/index_e.html Physics
- ^ http://www.rmc.ca/academic/chem/index_e.html Chemistry
- ^ http://www.rmc.ca/academic/physics/index_e.html Space Science
- ^ http://www.rmc.ca/academic/ams/pOver_e.html Department of Applied Military Science (AMS)
- ^ http://www.rmc.ca/academic/grad/index_e.html Graduate Studies and Research
- ^ Royal Military College of Canada
- ^ Headquarters
- ^ Officer education and training - planning for the future - Withers' Report - Board of Governors of the Royal Military College of Canada
- ^ Events, New Releases & Announcements | Queen's Centre for International Relations
- ^ Centre for Space Research of the Royal Military College of Canada
- ^ a b www.fcrc.ca/
- ^ camm.queensu.ca/
- ^ www.geoeng.ca/
- ^ http://qnc.queensu.ca/story_loader.php?id=3cd4c2811b9c5
- ^ Innovation in Canada: Innovation Performance—Central Eastern Ontario
- ^ Institute for Defence Resources Management - Royal Military College of Canada
- ^ www.rmc.ca/academic/environment/index_e.html
- ^ New Defence Research and Security Institute launched
- ^ Cadet Wing Organization at the Royal Military College of Canada
- ^ History of RMC Squadron Names
- ^ http://www.rmc.ca/admission/index_e.html RMC General Qualifications
- ^ http://www.rmc.ca/admission/cadmproc_e.html RMC Admission requirements
- ^ Admission Guidelines
- ^ Doctor AJ Barrett ``Uneasy Partners, Hopeful Future – The Royal Military College Of Canada And The Canadian Defence Academy`` Canadian Military Journal http://www.journal.dnd.ca/vo6/no3/views-vues-eng.asp
- ^ http://www.rmc.ca/academic/warstudy/index_e.html Royal Military College of Canada, Department of War Studies
- ^ Strategic Research Plan - Research at the Royal Military College of Canada
- ^ Re$Earchinfosource.Com
- ^ RMC Green Team
- ^ Army - News
- ^ http://www.algonquincollege.com/distance/programs_courses/diploma/MilitaryArtsandScience_FT.html
- ^ http://www.rmc.ca/military/ji/ji_e.html Joining Instructions - First Year Officer Cadets
- ^ The Whig Standard - Ontario, CA
- ^ Athletics Department - Royal Military College of Canada
- ^ Athletics Department - Royal Military College of Canada
- ^ Athletics Department - Royal Military College of Canada
- ^ Services of the Band of the Royal Military College of Canada
- ^ Music Samples of the Band of the Royal Military College of Canada
- ^ Point Frederick
- ^ Point Frederick Buildings
- ^ http://www.rmc.ca/news_avis/0502bg_e.html Historical Sketch of the Royal Military College of Canada
- ^ Stone Frigate
- ^ Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online
- ^ e-Veritas » Blog Archive » Top Headlines
- ^ http://www.rmc.ca/athletics/rec/exec_e.html
- ^ Margin of Excellence
- ^ http://www.rmcclub.ca/Veritas.htm Veritas
- ^ http://www.rmcclub.ca/eVeritaswp/ e-Veritas
- ^ The Whig Standard - Ontario, CA
- ^ Kingston This Week - Ontario, CA
- ^ Athletics Department - Royal Military College of Canada
- ^ http://www.imstrat.on.ca/FCKeditor/editor/fileCabinet/RMC_Graphic.pdf RMC
- ^ http://rmcclubfoundation.ca/en/campaigns/navy_bay/leonard_birchall.shtml
- ^ The Memorial Arch
- ^ http://www.historicplaces.ca/visit-visite/affichage-display.aspx?id=4389 Currie building Registry of Historic Places of Canada
- ^ The Dockyard Bell
- ^ [http://www.rmc.ca/other/museum/gallery/misc4_e.html Fort Fredrick @ Royal Military College of Canada
- ^ http://www.historicplaces.ca/visit-visite/affichage-display.aspx?id=4390 Martello Tower Registry of Historic Places of Canada
- ^ Doors Open Ontario - Doors Open Kingston 2008
- ^ http://www.historicplaces.ca/visit-visite/affichage-display.aspx?id=4812 Fort Lasalle Registry of Historic Places of Canada
- ^ http://www.historicplaces.ca/visit-visite/affichage-display.aspx?id=4708 Gatehouse 3 Registry of Historic Places of Canada
- ^ Girouard Building
- ^ http://www.historicplaces.ca/visit-visite/affichage-display.aspx?id=4785 Guardhouse 14 Registry of Historic Places of Canada
- ^ http://www.historicplaces.ca/visit-visite/affichage-display.aspx?id=4391 Commandant's house (site of Hewett House) Registry of Historic Places of Canada
- ^ http://www.biographi.ca/009004-119.01-e.php?&id_nbr=6158&interval=20&&PHPSESSID=90gbana0a8hfa7312cp83n3jj4
- ^ [http://www.rmc.ca/other/museum/gallery/misc3_e.html Mackenzie Building @ Royal Military College of Canada
- ^ http://www.historicplaces.ca/visit-visite/affichage-display.aspx?id=4382 Mackenzie building Registry of Historic Places of Canada
- ^ http://www.historicplaces.ca/visit-visite/affichage-display.aspx?id=4753 RMC Old Gym Registry of Historic Places of Canada
- ^ The Stone Frigate
- ^ http://www.historicplaces.ca/visit-visite/affichage-display.aspx?id=4388 Stone Frigate Registry of Historic Places of Canada
- ^ http://www.historicplaces.ca/visit-visite/affichage-display.aspx?id=4811 Registry of Historic Places of Canada
- ^ [http://www.rmc.ca/other/museum/gallery/dockyard1_e.html Sir James Yeo
- ^ Search - Directory of Special Collections of Research Value in Canadian Libraries
- ^ Fort Frederick
- ^ http://www.rmc.ca/other/museum/gallery/douglas1_e.html Douglas Arms Collection
- ^ http://www.rmc.ca/other/museum/gallery/leinster1_e.html Leinster Plate
- ^ www.rmc.ca/other/museum/index_e.html Museum of the Royal Military College of Canada
- ^ Canadian Forces Museums http://www.admfincs.forces.gc.ca/admfincs/subjects/cfao/027-05_e.asp
- ^ http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/PM.cgi?LM=MuseumFlash&terms=naval&LANG=English&scope=MuseumFlash&AP=M_E_display&Page=ACPRI.html Royal Military College Museum
- ^ Internet Archive: Details: The Stone Frigate, 1914
- ^ www.journal.forces.gc.ca/engraph/vol6/no1/PDF/11-History2_e.pdf
- ^ Defence Construction Newsletter: Protecting RMC
- ^ “An Act to Establish a Military College” was reproduced in full in Canada’s RMC, Preston pp. 387-388. http://www.rmc.ca/about_e.html About RMC
- ^ http://phmc.gc.ca/cmh/en/image_504.asp?page_id=548 Officer Cadet Dress Uniform
- ^ http://www.gutenberg.org/dirs/etext04/tlctd10.txt The Project Gutenberg EBook #6466 of 'The Intellectual Development of the Canadian People, A historical review' by John George Bourinot, House of Commons, Ottawa, February 17th, 1881
- ^ Can You Tell Me The Reason Why?
- ^ "Canada's RMC: A History of the Royal Military College" Preston pp 396/7.
- ^ http://www.rmc.ca/other/museum/march_e.html RMC March
- ^ e-Veritas » Blog Archive » Flashback | Rétrospective
- ^ http://www.rmc.ca/other/museum/march_e.html March for Bagpipes
- ^ Richard A Preston, Canada's RMC.
- ^ http://www.journal.dnd.ca/engraph/Vol2/no3/pdf/13-20_e.pdf Desmond Morton
- ^ http://www.canadianheritage.gc.ca/progs/cpsc-ccsp/sc-cs/df3_e.cfm Canadian Heritage Flags
- ^ http://www.rmcclubfoundation.ca/ The Royal Military Colleges Club of Canada Foundation Inc.
- ^ http://www.westvan60.com/stamps/stampsregseries.html Commemorative Stamps
- ^ The Future of the Reserves - Dr. Klepak
- ^ NFB - Collection - The Royal Military College of Canada - A History
- ^ Studies in Canadian Literature
- Bibliography
- Articles
- Royal Military College Museum
- War Museum: Royal Military College of Canada
- Schoolfinder Royal Military College
- Truth, Duty, Valour: Canada Connects
- A Brief History of the Royal Military College Club
- Historical Sketch of the Royal Military College of Canada
- 5992 Doctor A.J. Barrett Uneasy Partners, Hopeful Future-The Royal Military College Of Canada And The Canadian Defence Academy
- W.A. Boutin, "Arts versus engineering: the Royal Military College dilemma" Toronto: Canadian Forces College, 1997 Call 355.005 C3.
- H24263 Dr. John Scott CowanRMC and the Profession of Arms: Looking Ahead at Canada's Military Universary
- Phyllis P Browne The Socialization of Cadets at the Royal Military College of Canada: A Conceptual Overview (2004)
- G1397 Major Andrew Godefroy CD, Ph.D, plsc Professional Training put to the test: the Royal Military College of Canada and Army Leadership in the South African War 1899-1902 The Army Doctrine and Training Bulletin Vol.6 No.2 (Summer 2003).
- Heather Grace Across the bridge and over the wall: Queen’s and the Royal Military College
- Adrian Preston "The Founding of the Royal Military College: Gleanings from the Royal Archives." Queen's Quarterly 74, no. 3 (Autumn 1967).
- Adrian Preston "The Founding of the Royal Military College" Ottawa: Canadian Forces. No 155.
- H16511 Dr. Richard A. Preston Royal Military College of Canada profile in Canadian Encyclopedia
- Dr. Cameron Pulsifer "The Royal Military College of Canada: 1876 to the Present" Dispatches: Backgrounders in Canadian Military History
- Dr. Cameron Pulsifer Royal Military College Of Canada: 1876 to Present
- Military Knowledge and Scientific Pursuits Royal Military College of Canada
- Books
- Walter S. Avis: "Essays and articles selected from a quarter century of scholarship at the Royal Military College of Canada, Kingston" (Occasional papers of the Department of English, R.M.C.) 1978
- 2141 Thomas Leigh Brock (RMC 1930) "Fight the good fight: Looking in on the recruit class at the Royal Military College of Canada during a week in February 1931" (private printing, Victoria, 1964
- 2141 Thomas Leigh Brock (RMC 1930) "The R.M.C. Vintage Class of 1934" (private printing, Victoria, 1983)
- Peter J.S. Dunnett “Royal Roads Military College 1940-1990, A Pictorial Retrospective” (Royal Roads Military College, Victoria, BC 1990)
- 8662 Dr. Allan D. English (RMC 1971), Ed "The Changing Face of War" written by military professionals engaged in war studies at Royal Military College of Canada McGill Queens Univ Press
- 19828 John-James Ford, (RMC 1995) wrote Bonk on the head, a novel that describes a fictional officer-cadet's life at RMC
- 6647 Major (Ret) Mitchell Kryzanowski (RMC 1965), wrote Currie Hall: Memorial to the Canadian Corps (Kingston: Hewson and White, 1989), a description of the decoration of Currie Hall
- S125 Major (Ret) William WJ Oliver, and S134 Mrs Rolande Oliver, "RMC Hockey History Digest" Eds. Red & White Books, Kingston, 2003
- 4237 Dr. Adrian Preston & Peter Dennis (Edited) "Swords and Covenants: essays in honour of the centennial of the Royal Military College of Canada 1876‑1976" Rowman And Littlefield, London. Croom Helm. 1976. ’
- H16511 Dr. Richard Arthur Preston "To Serve Canada: A History of the Royal Military College of Canada" 1997 Toronto, University of Toronto Press, 1969.
- H16511 Dr. Richard Arthur Preston "Canada's RMC - A History of Royal Military College" Second Edition 1982
- H16511 Dr. Richard Preston "R.M.C. and Kingston: The effect of imperial and military influences on a Canadian community" 1968
- H1877 R. Guy C. Smith (editor) "As You Were! Ex-Cadets Remember". In 2 Volumes. Volume I: 1876-1918. Volume II: 1919-1984. Royal Military College. [Kingston]. The R.M.C. Club of Canada. 1984
- A.G.G. Wurtele "Not In Cooke. - Account of a tour by the first graduating class of the Royal Military College", Kingston, 1880.
- Ernest F. Würtele Royal Military College Club of Canada. Reference book containing information respecting the graduates, ex-cadets and gentleman cadets of the Royal Military College of Canada: Privately printed, 1892. Reproduced in microform CIHM microfiche no. 14751
- "To Serve Canada: A History of the Royal Military College since the Second World War", Ottawa, University of Ottawa Press, 1991.
- 4669 Toivo Roht, (CMR RMC 1960) "Collège militaire royal de Saint-Jean, Royal Roads Military College and Royal Military College 1955-2006" 2007
- Yves Tremblay "L'education et les militaires canadiens" Outremont, Quebec Athena Editions, 2002.
- "RMC Cadet Handbook" Kingston, ON: RMC, 2004
- "Royal Military College of Canada: The Canadian Services Colleges" 1962
- "The Royal Military College of Canada 1876 to 1919"
- "A university with a difference: Royal Military College of Canada" Ottawa: Canada Department of National Defence, 1994.
- “The Story of the Class of 1927 Since Graduation" (Kingston, Ontario Royal Military College of Canada 1952)
- The Stone Frigate, 1914 Royal Military College of Canada Publisher: Kingston, Whig
See also
- Royal Military College Saint-Jean
- Royal Roads Military College
- Canadian Interuniversity Sport
- Canadian government scientific research organizations
- Canadian university scientific research organizations
- Canadian industrial research and development organizations
- The Canadian Crown and the Canadian Forces
- Defence Research and Development Canada
- Khaki University
- List of Ontario Universities
External links
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- The Official RMC Website
- The Division of Continuing Studies at RMC
- RMC's Alumni Website
- Unofficial Homepage of the RMC Paladins Varsity Hockey Program
- Royal Military College of Canada-Institutional Virtual Campus
- RMC Profile
- RMC Strategic Research Plan
- Royal Military College of Canada, Massey Library (catalogue-web)
- Ontario Plaque Royal Military College of Canada
- Royal Military College of Canada
- Educational institutions established in 1876
- Military academies of Canada
- Canadian Forces
- Education in Kingston, Ontario
- Universities in Ontario
- Military history of Canada
- Organizations based in Canada with royal patronage
- Military academies
- Naval academies
- Air force academies
- Gothic Revival architecture in Kingston, Ontario
- University museums in Canada
- National Historic Sites in Ontario