Ranks/insign
A crown surrounded with laurels of Canadian Maple Leaves (6 on each side).
staff sergeant major
What year did we become the Royal Canadian Mounted Police?
1920
Where did the six divisions A – F meet to begin the March West?
Fort Dufferin-Manitoba
Who gave the prefix “Royal” to the NWMP?
King Edward VII
What colour was added to the tunic after our Royal designation.
Blue royal
Four chevrons pointing down with a crown on top. Located on the right sleeve of the scarlet/blue tunic and blue jacket on the lower forearm.
Sergeant major
During what period of time was the Force called the Royal North-West Mounted Police?
1904-1920
Where on base can you find the Honour Roll?
In the Chapel, on the Cenotaph, in the drum major mace and in the Stetson in the Officer’s Mess.
Who is the current Commissioner?
Mike Duheme
What is the correct name for the buffalo head on the badge of the force?
bison
Two chevrons pointing down. Located on the right sleeve of the scarlet tunic and blue jacket well centered between the shoulder and the elbow
Corporal
During what period of time was the Force called the North-West Mounted Police?
1873 – 1904
Where is the phrase ‘A mari usque ad mare’ found?
It is found on the Canadian Coat of Arms on the blue ribbon.
Who was the longest serving Commissioner?
Aylesworth Bowen Perry
What was the troop number of the first all-woman troop and when did they start training?
Troop 17, September 1974
Four chevrons pointing up. Located on the right sleeve of the scarlet tunic and blue jacket on the lower right forearm
staff sergeant
On what date did the Force formally and legally come into existence?
August 30, 1873
Where did the term Forage Cap come from?
It is said that it originated with the caps worn by British Cavalry that were used to gather forage for their horses.
Who presented the force with its first Guidon?
Governor General Lord Bessborough in 1935 at Depot Division
Whose Crown is used on the Crest of the RCMP?
The Crown on the Crest of the RCMP is the St. Edward’s Crown. His Majesty, King Charles III, will continue to use the St. Edwards Crown .
Three chevrons pointing down with a crown on top. Located on the right sleeve of the scarlet tunic and blue jacket well centered between the shoulder and the elbow.
sergeant
What year was the March West?
1874
What was the total distance the men marched during the March West?
1500km
Who presented the force with its second Guidon?
Queen Elizabeth II in July 1973 at Depot Division on Sleigh Square
What building at Depot is named after him?
The A.B. Perry building where the CO has an office - at the corner of Sleigh Square and the Chapel.