Welcome to The West Nova
Scotia Regiment (West NSR)

Unit Promotions

Congratulations to the newest Senior None-Commissioned Officers of the West Nova Scotia Regiment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sergeant Andrew Everett (center) receives his new rank from the West Nova Scotia Regiment (West NSR), Commanding Officer, Lieutenant- Colonel George Thomson (right) and Regimental Chief Warrant Officer, Bert Fitzgerald (left) at Camp Aldershot. Photo by Sergeant Darryl McCann.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sergeant Garrow Hill-Stosky (center) receives his new rank from the West Nova Scotia Regiment (West NSR), Commanding Officer, Lietenant-Colonel George Thomson (right) and Regimental Chief Warrant Officer Bert Fitzgerald (left) at Camp Aldershot. Photo by Sergeant Darryl McCann.

 

OpenHouse at West NSR

Private Bryn Karcha helps a high school student with the 84mm Carl Gustav Short Range Anti-Armour Weapon (SRAAW) during the Open House at Land Force Atlantic Area, Training Centre Aldershot, Nov 6, 2009.

Over 100 high school students from the North East Kings Educational Centre, Park View Educational Centre, West Kings High School, and New Germany High School attended the Infantry Reserve Open House.

Students were introduced to many elements of the Infantry Reserve, these included: a static weapon system display, a section attack in urban environment, target practice in the Small Arms Trainer Simulator (SATS), indoor urban operations training and a typical military style Hay Box lunch.

Want to see more photos?

Photo by MCpl Lance Wade, 36 CBG Public Affairs

---

Master Corporal Tim Keith (center) receives his new rank from the West Nova Scotia Regiment (West NSR), Commanding Officer, Lieutenant-Colonel George Thomson (right) and Regimental Sergeant Major, Chief Warrant Officer Bert Fitzgerald (left) at the Camp Aldershot Armoury, Oct 29, 2009.

Photo by Corporal Matthew Spinney

---

What we do and who we are...

The West Nova Scotia Regiment is a Primary Reserve infantry regiment of the Canadian Forces, twenty fourth in the order of precedence. It has seen active service in both the Great War and World War II. The Regiment recruits volunteers from all over the province of Nova Scotia and its headquarters is located at LFAATC Aldershot, near the community of Aldershot, Nova Scotia.

---

Exercise Training Calendar 2009

 

 

 

 

 

About Us

The commitment of a Reservist in our unit is to work one evening a week (usually Thursdays) and up to two weekends per month.

In the first few years, you will also need to be available for portions of the summer to take your trade qualification courses.

If you are employed, we will provide you with information on the Canadian Forces Liaison Council, which will work with you to obtain the necessary time off from your employer so that you can pursue essential military training.

Following is a list of the general areas in which you will receive training, over and above your trade or classification training, once you've joined the unit:

• General military knowledge
• Use of military equipment
• Weapons handling
• Drill (Marching)
• Fieldcraft (Outdoor survival)
• First aid
• Leadership
• Team work
• Safety and Security Training