Definitions and Acronyms

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3B Release. A Canadian Armed Forces term used to describe the transition process of members releasing from the military due to an illness or injury. Transitioning can be challenging, but even more so when due to a medical condition. There is no defined timeline to healing and each phase will vary based on individual situations.

Caregiver. Caregiver for an eligible Veteran or civilian. A primary caregiver is defined as an adult, who lives with the Veteran, and:

• Is the primary provider of care to the Veteran;
• Is not receiving a wage from the Veteran for this care; and
• Is being supported by or had been supported by the Veteran for a continuous period of at least one year before the Veteran passed away or before the Veteran was admitted to a long-term care facility.

As a primary caregiver, you may qualify for a lifetime continuation of financial assistance for housekeeping and grounds keeping services if the Veteran was in receipt of this assistance. In addition, you:

In addition, you:

• Must have a health-related need for these services;
• Have no one else in your home capable of performing these services; and
• Must not have access to these services through private insurance, provincial or community programs.

Dependant Child. A biological child, adopted child or legal ward of the member or of the member’s spouse or common-law partner, if the child resides with the member at the post or previous place of duty in Canada for a minimum of eight months in a twelve-month period and who:

• Is under 21 years of age, resides with the member at the post and is not married or in a common-law partnership, or
• Is 21 or more years of age and is dependent on the member by reason of mental or physical disability.

Domains of Well-Being. Inter-dependent areas of consideration that form the foundation of criteria for a successful transition. The seven domains defined by CAF and VAC are:

• Purpose: Engaged in activities one finds beneficial and meaningful.
• Finances: Achieving financial security.
• Health: Functioning well physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually.
• Life Skills: The ability to adapt, manage and cope within civilian life.
• Social Integration: Maintaining mutually supportive relationships and being engaged in the community.
• Housing and Physical Environment: Living in safe, adequate, and affordable housing.
• Culture and Social Environment: Supported by the culture and social environment, be understood and valued by Canadians.

Retention. The effect achieved when a CAF member who meets prescribed conditions of service chooses to remain in the CAF

Release. An administrative process referring to the termination of the service of an officer or non-commissioned member in any manner.

Resilience. The ability of a family to respond positively to an adverse situation and emerge feeling strengthened, more resourceful, and more confident than before.

Return to Duty (RTD) Program. The RTD Program is a comprehensive recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration program for ill or injured CAF members with the objective of returning the member to general and operational duties. Injured or ill CAF members who

have received a recommendation for RTD from a primary health care provider will have a RTD Plan prepared that focuses the collective efforts of the chain of command, the member and support organizations towards a smooth and effective RTD. The RTD plan must be approved by the unit CO.

Serving Member. A current member of the CAF Regular or Reserve component

Transition to post military life. The process by which a CAF member prepares for civilian life after release. Transition support related to the domains of well-being is available to CAF members during their transition to post-military life.

Transition Advisor. A Transition Advisor (TA) is a public service employee responsible for implementing the Military to Civilian Transition and providing guided support to members and their families undergoing transition.

Family Transition Advisor. FTAs are allied mental health professionals who provide information, resources, and referrals and support to partners/families of CAF members who are transitioning from military to civilian life.

Veteran. A former member of the CAF who has successfully completed basic training and has been honorably released.

Spouse/Partner. A spouse or partner is a life partner in a marriage, civil union, domestic partnership, or common-law marriage. The term is gender neutral whereas a male spouse is a husband, and a female spouse is a wife.

Veterans Affairs Canada. Veterans Affairs Canada’s mandate stems from laws and regulations. Among the more significant is the Department of Veterans Affairs Act, which charges the Minister of Veterans Affairs with the following responsibilities: “...the care, treatment, or re-establishment in civil life of any person who served in the Canadian Forces or merchant navy or in the naval, army or air forces or merchant navies of His Majesty, of any person who has otherwise engaged in pursuits relating to war, and of any other person designated ... and the care of the dependant or survivors of any person referred to.”

The Department meets its responsibilities through various programs. These include programs for disability pensions, Veterans allowances, pension advocacy, health care and commemoration. They provide compensation for hardships arising from disabilities and lost economic opportunities, innovative health and social services, professional legal assistance and recognition of the achievements and sacrifices of Canadians during periods of war and conflict.

Glossary of Acronyms

ADM (IM)

Assistant Deputy Minister (Information Management)

ANAF

Army, Navy, Air Force

AR/MEL

Administrative Review - Medical Employment Limitations

AURP

Adaptive Unit Retention Process

BGRS

Brookfield Global RelocationServices

BMOQ

Basic Military Officer Qualification

BMQ

Basic Military Qualification

BPSO

Base Personnel Selection Officer

CAF

Canadian Armed Forces

CAFRA

Canadian Armed Forces Release Administration

CAF TG

Canadian Armed Forces Transition Group

CAF TG HQ

Canadian Armed Forces Transition Group Headquarters

CAF TU

Canadian Armed Forces Transition Unit

CAF TC

Canadian Armed Forces Transition Centre

CBI

Compensation and Benefit Instructions

CDA

Canadian Defence Academy

CDS

Chief of the Defence Staff

CFAO

Canadian Forces Administrative Orders

CF H Svcs C

Canadian Forces Health Services Centres

CFHS

Canadian Forces Health Services

CFIRP

Canadian Forces Integrated Relocation Program

CF Mil Pers Inst

Canadian Forces Military Personnel Instructions

CFMAP

Canadian Forces Member Assistance Program

CFMWS

Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services

CFSA

Canadian Forces Superannuation Act

CFSP

Canadian Forces Severance Pay

CHRA

Canadian Human Rights Act

CIC

Cadet Instructor Cadre

CMPC

Commander Military Personnel Command

CPPD

Canada Pension Plan Disability

CO

Commanding Officer

CoC

Chain of command

COATS

Cadet Organizations Administration and Training Service

CORB

Change of Release Base

CPP

Canada Pension Plan

CRA

Compulsory Retirement Age

CT

Component Transfer

CTS

Career Transition Services

CTW

Career Transition Workshop

D2T

Decision to Transition

DAOD

Defence Administration Orders and Directives

DCBA

Director Compensation and Benefits Administration

DCSM

Director Casualty Support Management

DFC

Defence Forms Catalogue

DGCB

Director General Compensation and Benefits

DHRIM

Director Human Resource Information Management

DIT

Destination Inspection Trip

DLN

Defence Learning Network

DM

Deputy Minister

DMCSS

Director Military Careers Support Services

DMFS

Director Military Family Services

DND

Department of National Defence

DP 1

Developmental Period 1

DOR

Date of Release

DWAN

Defence Wide Area Network

DWD

Departure with Dignity

DTC

Digital Transition Centre

DTSP

Director Transition Services and Policy

eCAFRA

Electronic Canadian Armed Forces Release Administration

ELB

Earning Loss Benefit

ER

Education Reimbursement

ESDC

Employment and Social Development Canada

ETB

Education and Training Benefits

FIL

Family Information Line

FLO

Family Liaison Officer

FOC

Full Operational Capability

FTA

Family Transition Advisor

GECA

Government Employee Compensation Act

GOC

Government of Canada

HEA

Home Equity Assistance

HG&E

Household Goods and Effects

HHT

House Hunting Trip

HOPE

Helping our Peers by Providing Empathy

HQ

Headquarters

HRMS

Human Resources Management System

ILP

Individual Learning Plan

IDTC

Individual Designated Travel Card

IPR

Intended Place of Residence

IRB

Income Replacement Benefit

ITP

Integrated Transition Plan

KSA

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

LTD

Long Term Disability

LTP

Long Term Planning

LTS

Long Term Storage

LWOP

Leave without Pay

MDN

Minister of National Defence

MEL

Medical Employment Limitations

MFRC

Military Family Resource Centre

MFS

Military Family Services

MFSP

Military Family Services Program

MILPERSGEN

Military Personnel Generation

MNET

Military Occupational Structure Identification Code /National Occupation Code Equivalency Tool

MO

Medical Officer

MOSID

Military Occupational Structure Identification

MPRR

Member Personnel Record Résumé

MSE

Mobile Support Equipment

MVFSP

Military and Veteran Family Services Program

MySET

My Skills and Education Translator

MT101

My Transition 101

NCM

Non-Commissioned Member

NDHQ

National Defence Headquarters

NPF

Non-Public Fund

NOA

Notice of Assessment

NOI

Notification of Intent

NOC

National Occupation Code

NOK

Next of Kin

OAS

Old Age Security

OPI

Office of Primary Interest

OSI

Operational Stress Injury

OSISS

Operational Stress Injury Social Support

OUTCAN

Outside of Canada

PaCE

Performance and Competency Evaluation

PDSP

Pensioners Dental Services Plan

PiL

Payment in Lieu

PLAR

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition accreditation

PLCC

Person Liability Clearance Card

POC

Point of Contact

PRN

Priority Reference Number

P Res

Primary Reserve

PRI

Personal Record Identifier

PSEA

Public Service Employment Act

PSHCP

Public Service Health Care Plan

PSI

Post Secondary Institutions

PSO

Personnel Selection Officer

PSP

Personnel Support Programs

PSPC

Public Services and Procurement Canada

PTSD

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

QPP

Quebec Pension Plan

QPPD

Quebec Pension Plan Disability

QR&O

Queen’s Regulations and Orders

R2CL

Road to Civilian Life

R2MR

Road to Mental Readiness

R&Q

Ration & Quarter

RBA

Release Benefits Administration

RCL

Royal Canadian Legion

RCMP

Royal Canadian Mounted Police

RDCP

Reserve Dental Care Plan

Reg F

Regular Force

Res F

Reserve Force

RHU

Residential Housing Unit

RPO

Retention Program Office

ROE

Record of Employment

RRSP

Registered Retirement Savings Plan

RTD

Return to Duty

SC

Service Coordinator

SCAN

Second Career Assistance Network

SCP

Skills Completion Program

SDA

Special Duty Area

SDB

Supplementary Death Benefit

SDO

Special Duty Operation

SISIP

Service Income Security Insurance Plan

SMART

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound

SMSRC

Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre

SN

Service Number

SOR

Statement of Ordinary Residence

SOU

Statement of Understanding

STAR

Situation, Task, Action, and Result

Sup Res

Supplementary Reserve

TA

Transition Advisor

TOS

Terms of Service

TPSO

Transition Personnel Selection Officer

TT

Transition Trainer

UIC

Unit Identification Code

U of S

Universality of Service

URI

Unit Retention Interview

VAC

Veterans Affairs Canada

VFP

Veteran Family Program

VFPC

Veteran Family Program Coordinator

VRC

Vocational Rehabilitation Counsellor

VRP

Vocational Rehabilitation Program

VRPSM

Vocational Rehabilitation Program for Serving Members

VSA

Veteran Service Agent

VSC

Veterans Service Card