The
"RSM" is the senior Non-Commissioned Officer
in the Regiment. The appointment is a misnomer in an
infantry regiment which has more than one battalion,
as each has an RSM. Prior to the unification of the
Canadian Armed Forces, the RSM held the rank of Warrant
Officer Class I; now the rank is titled Chief Warrant
Officer.
The RSM provides the liaison between the Commanding
Officer and the enlisted ranks. He is responsible for
the dress, deportment, drill and discipline of the enlisted
ranks and the training and advancement of the Non-Commissioned
members. He assists the Adjutant in the training of
Junior Officers.
During operations, the RSM is responsible for the set-up
and defence of the Battalion moves. It is his job to
ensure that rations, ammunition and casualty replacements
reach the forward companies.
Warrant Officer Roy Gram was created a Member of the
Order of the British Empire for his work as RSM of the
1st Battalion in Northwest Europe during World War II.
Some
RSMs go on to hold senior appointments, both in the Regiment
and in higher formations. RSMs of the Regiment have become
District and Area Chief Warrant Officers, and some have
been commissioned officers.
The RSM Display
The display contains the Battledress uniform of an RSM
of the early 1970 period.
Note
the rank the Amoral Bearings of Her Majesty in the badge,
Right of Canada
(commonly referred to as the Canadian Coat of Arms).
The Sam Browne belt is worn in the unslung position.
