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Canadian Gunner 1975
MESSAGE FROM THE COLONEL COMMANDANT
From The Canadian Gunner 1975

                I am delighted to have the opportunity to wish all comrades of the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery and their loved ones all the best in 1976.
                Because the Gunner case was well presented by the Director and his devoted staff, many of our most serious problems were resolved last year. Having achieved so much that is so essential in 1975, it is now incumbent upon all of us to honour the support of the Chief of Defence Staff by making sure his plans are implemented with maximum efficiency and economy in 1976.
                My message for 1976 is simple. Having been given the tools, our task for 1976 is to get on with it and make sure the job is well done.  

FOREWORD BY THE DIRECTOR OF ARTILLERY
From The Canadian Gunner 1975
                As your Director I appreciate the opportunity to insert a few personal comments into this edition of the Canadian gunner. Firstly, on behalf of all ranks of the Royal regiment I offer sincere congratulations to the Shilo Gunners and in particular to 3 RCHA for their labours and dedication to this most worthwhile enterprise.
                The past several years have witnessed another evolution in the history of the Canadian Gunners. We have survived a very serious curtailment of our resources, to surface again with renewed strength, vigour and imposing challenges.
                In the past few months our regular regiments have been given much-needed transfusions, air defence and locating have become realities and our Militia units have been given a new lease on life to which they are responding magnificently. Accompanying this expansion are a myriad of tasks and commitments that are new to some and a rekindling of memories for others.
                As we examine in detail new establishments, trades structures, career implications and the multitude of equipment options available to us let us also consider in due depth not only our aim but also the means of obtaining it. Throughout all these steps and the prerequisite training we must simultaneously continue to support the other combat arms at a level heretofore considered unattainable. If we do not achieve a higher level professionalism, we will have failed.
                The challenge is ours. I and my staff will do everything possible to assist you in your endeavours. However, it is the results achieved in the field that will be used as the yardstick. Only through the dedication to the varied tasks at hand by each and every member of the Royal regiment can we attain the desired standards. There is the challenge, I know that we will not be found wanting.
                Good shooting.
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