Government shuffles military brass

OTTAWA — The senior ranks of the Canadian military are getting shuffled with the most notable change involving the army.

The new commander of the army is Maj.-Gen. P.J. Devlin, who will replace Lt.-Gen. Andrew Leslie whose next appointment will be announced at a later date.

The defence minister made the announcement Wednesday.

“The men and women of the Canadian Forces are performing at a very demanding tempo and strong leadership is essential for our continued success,” said Peter MacKay in a statement. “I firmly believe that these General Officers and Flag Officers, with their knowledge, experience and skills will rise to the challenges that lie ahead of them.”

“I have trust and confidence that these men and women possess the critical leadership attributes to assume these key appointments and command positions both in Canada and internationally,” said Gen. Walter Natyncyzk, Chief of the Defence Staff. “I know these senior officers, and I am confident in their ability to excel in leading the men and women under their command.”

These promotions and appointments will take place in 2010:

“¢ Vice-Admiral J.A.D. Rouleau will be appointed Canadian military representative to NATO in Brussels, replacing Lt.-Gen. C.J.R. Davis, who will be retiring;

“¢ Maj.-Gen. P.J. Devlin will be promoted to lieutenant-general and appointed Chief of the Land Staff at NDHQ Ottawa, replacing Lt.-Gen. A.B. Leslie whose next appointment will be announced at a later date;

“¢ Maj.-Gen. W. Semianiw will be promoted to lieutenant-general and appointed Commander Canada Command in Ottawa, replacing Vice-Admiral A.B. Donaldson;

“¢ Maj.-Gen. S.A. Beare will be appointed Deputy Commander NATO Training Mission, Afghanistan (NTM-A) International Security Assistance Force HQ in Afghanistan, replacing Maj.-Gen. M.J. Ward;

“¢ Rear Admiral N.S. Greenwood will be appointed Commander Joint Task Force Pacific and Commander Maritime Forces Pacific in Esquimalt, B.C., replacing Rear Admiral T.H.W. Pile, who will be retiring;

“¢ Maj.-Gen. J.M.M. Hainse will be appointed Deputy Director General International Security Policy at NDHQ Ottawa, replacing Commodore D.C. Gardam;

“¢ Rear Admiral P.A. Maddison will be appointed Assistant Chief of the Maritime Staff at NDHQ Ottawa, replacing Rear Admiral N.S. Greenwood;

“¢ Maj.-Gen. M.J. Ward will be appointed Commander Canadian Defence Academy in Kingston, Ont. replacing Maj.-Gen. J.P.Y.D. Gosselin;

“¢ Commodore D.C. Gardam will be promoted to Rear Admiral and appointed Commander Joint Task Force Atlantic and Commander Maritime Forces Atlantic in Halifax, replacing Rear Admiral P.A. Maddison;

“¢ Commodore R.W. Greenwood will be promoted to Rear Admiral and appointed commander Canadian Defence Liaison Staff (Washington), replacing Maj.-Gen. D.W. Langton, who will be retiring;

“¢ Brig.-Gen. J.R.M.G. Laroche will be promoted to major-general and appointed Commander Land Force Doctrine and Training System Headquarters in Kingston, Ont., replacing Maj.-Gen. J.M.M. Hainse;

“¢ Commodore M.F.R. Lloyd will be promoted to rear admiral and appointed Chief of Force Development at NDHQ Ottawa, replacing Maj.-Gen. S.A. Beare;

“¢ Brig.-Gen. J.A.J. Parent will be promoted to major-general and appointed Deputy Commander Canadian Expeditionary Forces Command at NDHQ Ottawa, replacing Maj.-Gen. P.J. Devlin

Ottawa Citizen