Naval Security Team
| Naval Security Team | |
|---|---|
| Équipe de sécurité navale (French) | |
 A naval reservist from HMCS Star directing another NST member during workup training prior to deploying to Busan, South Korea, in 2017. | |
| Active | 2016–present |
| Country |  Canada |
| Branch |  Royal Canadian Navy |
| Role | Force protection |
| Part of | Maritime Forces Pacific |
| Garrison/HQ | CFB Esquimalt |
| Equipment | Defender-class boat |
The Naval Security Team (NST) (Template:Lang-fr) is a deployable Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) force protection unit tasked to augment fleet existing force protection measures in expeditionary or domestic environments. The NST also performs tactical and intelligence support and is also designed to give reservists more overseas opportunities.[1] It is primarily composed of Naval Reservists, with Regular Force members rounding out the team when required.[2]
Having only been established in November 2016, it is relatively small in size having up to 60 members.[3]
The NST reports directly to Maritime Forces Pacific at CFB Esquimalt.
Operational History
The NST was deployed in 2017 for the first time when escorting HMCS Winnipeg during its port visit to Busan, South Korea.[4][5]
Since then, it has also visited the United Arab Emirates, Italy, Fiji[6][7] and Greece. The Greek visit was organized to aide in the transfer of responsibility from sailors on HMCS Ville de Québec who were on leave.[8][9]
In June 2019, the first NST members to receive their qualification certification were sent on duty.[10]
References
- ^ Russell, Nancy (February 12, 2018). "P.E.I. naval reservists step up for 'exciting opportunity' in Latvia". CBC News. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
- ^ Government of Canada, National Defence (2013-09-18). "Naval Security Team | Specialized Units | Royal Canadian Navy". www.navy-marine.forces.gc.ca. Retrieved 2019-11-11.
- ^ Pugliese, David (January 31, 2017). "New Canadian Naval Security Team prepares for deployment". Ottawa Citizen. Postmedia Network. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
- ^ Leaf, The Maple. "Naval Security Team safeguards ships in foreign ports – The Maple Leaf". ml-fd.caf-fac.ca. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
- ^ Navy, Government of Canada, National Defence, Royal Canadian. "The Naval Reserve Link: View Article | LINK - April 2017 | What is the Naval Security Team (NST)?". www.navy-marine.forces.gc.ca. Retrieved 2018-08-26.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Canadian Naval Security Team training with Republic of Fiji Navy". NavalToday.com. August 16, 2017. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
- ^ "Canadian Navy's Naval Security Team to conduct training with Fijian Navy". Naval Technology. Verdict Media. August 17, 2017. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
- ^ 2Lt M.X. Dery (October 5, 2018). "Naval Security Team Enhances Ship Protection on OP Reassurance". Canadian Military News. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Naval security team deploys". Lookout. Pacific Navy News. September 28, 2018. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
- ^ "First Naval Security Team to complete Force Protection Qualification". Lookout. Pacific Navy News. June 12, 2019. Retrieved November 25, 2019.