WEBVTT 00:00:06.506 --> 00:00:08.341 Today we're on HMCS Regina. 00:00:08.341 --> 00:00:12.303 I'm meeting up with naval warfare officer, Lieutenant Navy Riley Perrior, 00:00:12.303 --> 00:00:15.432 who is a navigation and maritime warfare specialist. Hi. 00:00:15.432 --> 00:00:16.099 Welcome aboard. 00:00:16.099 --> 00:00:18.935 Thank you. All right. Tell me about this ship. 00:00:18.935 --> 00:00:22.772 Well, Regina is 134.2m long and carries about 240 sailors. 00:00:22.814 --> 00:00:24.357 Oh, wow. That's impressive. 00:00:24.357 --> 00:00:25.358 And where are we right now? 00:00:25.358 --> 00:00:27.652 Right now we're on the starboard bridge, and we're about to go into the bridge. 00:00:27.652 --> 00:00:29.320 If you want to follow me. Yes, please. 00:00:29.320 --> 00:00:31.740 So what exactly does a naval warfare officer do? 00:00:31.740 --> 00:00:34.117 Well, a naval warfare officer starts their career by learning 00:00:34.117 --> 00:00:35.452 how to con or drive the ship. 00:00:35.452 --> 00:00:36.870 And then they progress in seniority 00:00:36.870 --> 00:00:38.538 to the point where they become a ship's captain. 00:00:38.538 --> 00:00:39.956 Oh, that's awesome. 00:00:39.956 --> 00:00:42.292 And are there any specialties in your occupation? 00:00:42.292 --> 00:00:44.502 There's actually seven different specialties you can do. 00:00:44.502 --> 00:00:45.628 Wow. Okay. 00:00:45.628 --> 00:00:48.173 What made you interested in this trade? 00:00:48.173 --> 00:00:49.841 Honestly, how dynamic it is. 00:00:49.841 --> 00:00:51.593 You could be doing a search and rescue one day, 00:00:51.593 --> 00:00:53.928 and then doing a warfare exercise the next day. 00:00:53.928 --> 00:00:56.139 And be focusing on some ships navigation afterwards. 00:00:56.139 --> 00:00:57.766 And where do you usually sit? 00:00:57.766 --> 00:00:59.225 Naval warfare officers don't sit. 00:00:59.225 --> 00:01:02.020 We actually stand. And I'll show you right where that is. All right. 00:01:03.104 --> 00:01:05.482 Oh, this is really cool. 00:01:05.482 --> 00:01:07.358 Yeah. So this is where we stand at the center line. 00:01:07.358 --> 00:01:09.319 And this right here is called the Peloris. 00:01:09.319 --> 00:01:12.697 This is the most important piece of equipment for a Naval Warfare Officer 00:01:12.697 --> 00:01:14.866 that can basically lose every other piece of equipment on the bridge, 00:01:14.866 --> 00:01:16.034 but as long as they still have this, 00:01:16.034 --> 00:01:18.453 they can safely navigate and keep the ship safe. Okay. 00:01:18.453 --> 00:01:21.414 And do other members of the ship need to salute you when you pass by them? 00:01:21.414 --> 00:01:25.794 Generally speaking, when a member of the ship or watch deck is asking permission to be relieved. 00:01:25.794 --> 00:01:26.920 They're asking. 00:01:26.920 --> 00:01:29.047 They will generally show a sign of respect by saluting. 00:01:29.047 --> 00:01:31.966 But other than that, we don't really salute while we're on board. Okay. 00:01:31.966 --> 00:01:33.885 How does it feel to navigate a ship of this size? 00:01:33.885 --> 00:01:35.637 Honestly, it's like driving a sports car. 00:01:35.637 --> 00:01:39.224 She turns real tight and it's really fast and but it's a great sense 00:01:39.224 --> 00:01:41.351 of responsibility, so I don't take it lightly. 00:01:41.351 --> 00:01:43.645 Okay. There's a few people up here with you. Would they be. 00:01:44.813 --> 00:01:47.315 These people are here to do some navigation training, 00:01:47.315 --> 00:01:50.318 but normally, we normally have about 5 to 7 people on the bridge. 00:01:50.360 --> 00:01:52.987 Sometimes up to 20, depending on what we're going to be doing. 00:01:52.987 --> 00:01:55.448 All right. Give me your three favorite naval acronyms. 00:01:55.448 --> 00:02:00.662 Three favorite naval acronyms are 2GT Cross Con, 3P, and Bravo Foxtrot. 00:02:00.662 --> 00:02:02.163 By the way, where are you taking us? 00:02:02.163 --> 00:02:03.581 Right now we're on our way to the ops room. 00:02:03.581 --> 00:02:04.457 If you want to follow me. 00:02:04.457 --> 00:02:05.083 Yes, please. 00:02:05.083 --> 00:02:08.086 Let's go. 00:02:09.379 --> 00:02:10.004 All right. 00:02:10.004 --> 00:02:12.632 I noticed that patch on you. What is that? 00:02:12.632 --> 00:02:14.509 This right here is my sea service insignia. 00:02:14.509 --> 00:02:16.427 This represents how many days you have at sea. 00:02:16.427 --> 00:02:19.097 Mine is bronze, indicating that over two years at sea. 00:02:19.097 --> 00:02:21.307 Wow, that is so impressive. 00:02:21.307 --> 00:02:24.602 So how many steps did you take ? On average 00:02:24.602 --> 00:02:27.021 And take between about ten and 15,000 steps. 00:02:27.021 --> 00:02:29.065 It's a busy day. I’d say. 00:02:30.316 --> 00:02:30.775 Okay. 00:02:30.775 --> 00:02:33.528 How many ladders are we about to take? We're about to take two ladders down. 00:02:33.528 --> 00:02:34.028 If you want to follow. 00:02:34.028 --> 00:02:37.031 Me, I'm ready. Let's go. 00:02:37.073 --> 00:02:38.408 Have we arrived at the Ops room? 00:02:38.408 --> 00:02:40.034 We absolutely have it straight through this door. 00:02:40.034 --> 00:02:42.495 If you want to follow me. Yes. 00:02:42.495 --> 00:02:44.956 So what's its purpose on the ship? 00:02:44.956 --> 00:02:46.875 Well, the purpose of the operations room is that it 00:02:46.875 --> 00:02:50.795 functions as the nerve center of the ship, synthesizing all the tactical data 00:02:50.795 --> 00:02:53.464 from all the different sensors into one big picture 00:02:53.464 --> 00:02:55.967 to allow us to make an offensive or defensive decision 00:02:55.967 --> 00:02:58.386 in order to help save the ship or fight the ship. 00:02:58.386 --> 00:03:00.930 And where would the naval warfare officer sit? 00:03:00.930 --> 00:03:02.765 Well, the naval warfare officers sit in. 00:03:02.765 --> 00:03:06.102 Actually, any one of these chairs, primarily the senior operations officer, 00:03:06.102 --> 00:03:07.395 would sit here. 00:03:07.937 --> 00:03:10.982 But on the port and starboard side, respectively, you have more junior naval 00:03:10.982 --> 00:03:14.360 warfare officers that would be in charge of above water or underwater warfare. 00:03:14.360 --> 00:03:17.155 And then finally, these two chairs are meant for the commanding officer, 00:03:17.155 --> 00:03:18.198 and they can sit in 00:03:18.198 --> 00:03:20.116 either one they choose in order for them 00:03:20.116 --> 00:03:22.160 to fight the ship if the situation dictates. 00:03:22.160 --> 00:03:23.411 Oh, nice. 00:03:23.411 --> 00:03:27.498 And how is your role different between being in the Ops room versus the bridge? 00:03:27.498 --> 00:03:30.585 The role is different in that instead of correlating the visual picture 00:03:30.585 --> 00:03:34.714 and seeing what's outside, whether it's navigational features or different boats, 00:03:34.714 --> 00:03:36.507 it's mostly about correlating 00:03:36.507 --> 00:03:39.177 the tactical picture either through radars or different sensors. 00:03:39.177 --> 00:03:42.639 In order for us to build what we call the recognized maritime picture 00:03:42.639 --> 00:03:46.142 and make an understanding of, all that situational awareness around us. 00:03:46.142 --> 00:03:46.809 Okay. 00:03:46.809 --> 00:03:49.270 And I saw this big red button over there. 00:03:49.270 --> 00:03:50.271 What is that? 00:03:50.271 --> 00:03:54.275 So this big red button allows whoever's at the console to operate either 00:03:54.275 --> 00:03:55.902 the main gun or the missile system 00:03:55.902 --> 00:03:59.530 that's currently being engaged in order to actually fire it from there. 00:03:59.530 --> 00:04:02.242 Okay. And what's your role in the Ops room? 00:04:02.242 --> 00:04:05.828 So depending on what my seniority is, whether I'm, the above water 00:04:05.828 --> 00:04:09.666 underwater warfare officer or the ORP, my job would either be to correlate 00:04:09.666 --> 00:04:12.669 each one of those pictures or finally, to correlate the entire battle 00:04:12.669 --> 00:04:15.880 picture, to make a tactical recommendation to captain to either fight 00:04:15.880 --> 00:04:17.924 or defend the ship. That's awesome. 00:04:20.051 --> 00:04:22.387 Okay, Riley, which environment is your favorite? 00:04:22.387 --> 00:04:24.430 The bridge or the Ops room? Bridge for sure. 00:04:24.430 --> 00:04:26.015 Definitely love the view. 00:04:26.015 --> 00:04:27.850 What's something your team would know about you? 00:04:27.850 --> 00:04:31.062 I am a coffee fanatic. Oh, okay. 00:04:31.062 --> 00:04:33.106 And what do you like to do in your free time? 00:04:33.106 --> 00:04:35.650 Well, I actually volunteer at the Auto Hobby Club 00:04:35.650 --> 00:04:37.110 and the treasurer there, actually. 00:04:37.110 --> 00:04:38.778 But I get to learn a little bit 00:04:38.778 --> 00:04:41.197 about auto mechanics and teach other people about it. 00:04:41.197 --> 00:04:44.284 But the big reason I do that is so that I can work on my own vehicle, 00:04:44.284 --> 00:04:47.495 which I then take off roading and get to explore all the secret spots 00:04:47.495 --> 00:04:50.331 on Vancouver island. Oh, that sounds awesome. 00:04:50.331 --> 00:04:52.875 And where would you have lunch? Or grab a coffee on board? 00:04:52.875 --> 00:04:54.127 Well, it's actually in the wardroom 00:04:54.127 --> 00:04:56.587 and we’re on way there, if you want to follow me. Yeah. For sure. 00:04:56.587 --> 00:04:58.631 Just be sure to take your hat off on the way. 00:04:58.631 --> 00:05:00.008 Oh, okay. We'll do. 00:05:01.050 --> 00:05:02.176 Oh, wow. 00:05:02.176 --> 00:05:03.344 This is a really cool space. 00:05:03.344 --> 00:05:05.179 Does everyone hang out here during meals? 00:05:05.179 --> 00:05:07.932 Absolutely. Now, this space is reserved for the officers. 00:05:07.932 --> 00:05:10.810 The junior ranks and the senior NCO’s have their own space. 00:05:10.810 --> 00:05:12.395 But this is just for officers. 00:05:12.395 --> 00:05:12.895 Okay. 00:05:12.895 --> 00:05:15.356 It looks like, you're about to wind down here. 00:05:15.356 --> 00:05:17.650 So we'll ask your last question and I'll let you go. 00:05:17.650 --> 00:05:18.609 Sounds good. 00:05:18.609 --> 00:05:20.862 Why would you recommend this trade to someone? 00:05:20.862 --> 00:05:25.199 Honestly, it's about how widespread the opportunities are. 00:05:25.199 --> 00:05:29.746 If you want to live a fun, exciting life and travel the world and see awesome places, 00:05:29.746 --> 00:05:32.665 you should definitely be a Naval warfare officer in the Royal Cnadadian Navy. 00:05:32.665 --> 00:05:35.043 That's awesome. All right, Riley, thank you so much for everything. 00:05:35.043 --> 00:05:36.377 We'll see you later. Cheers. Bye.