Service Pin

[davebridges67]

Does anyone know how long it takes to receive the service pin?
I retired in 2016 after more than 26 years of service.
I was told at the time that there was no stock of pins, and I would get one "later".
It has been 8 years, so one would assume there is stock by now.
I have made a couple of inquiries over the years....nothing but crickets.
Anyone else have this problem, or does anyone have advice on how I can get my pin?

 

[Happy Guy]

I retired in 2021, after 37 YOS, and I got my service pin and all my friends who retired in recent years all received theirs.

Since it have been 7 years since you've retired you may want to ask your local federal MP for help or perhaps Veteran's Affairs.

Good luck

 

[Jarnhamar]

Does anyone know how long it takes to receive the service pin?
I retired in 2016 after more than 26 years of service.
I was told at the time that there was no stock of pins, and I would get one "later".
It has been 8 years, so one would assume there is stock by now.
I have made a couple of inquiries over the years....nothing but crickets.
Anyone else have this problem, or does anyone have advice on how I can get my pin?

I might know a guy, I'll shoot you a PM.

 

[ArmyRick]

You get a pin when you release?

 

[Remius]

You get a pin when you release?

RE: Out of Office « Good day. Everyone is out of the office travelling through time. We will get back to you when we return last week. »

 

[brihard]

You get a pin when you release?

Yup, if you have >12 years in. Corresponds with CD and bars.

Canadian Armed Forces Service Pin

The Canadian Armed Forces Service Pin is awarded to eligible personnel at the time of their release from the military.

www.legion.ca

 

[dapaterson]

You get a pin when you release?

The CAF certificate of service request should trigger the pin as well.

Or you can order your own a year and a half after you release.

 

[davebridges67]

You get a pin when you release?

Supposed to get one. Bronze for 12 years of service; silver for 22 years; gold for 32.

 

[ArmyRick]

Supposed to get one. Bronze for 12 years of service; silver for 22 years; gold for 32.

Not me. I didn't get a DWD either.

 

[daftandbarmy]

Not me. I didn't get a DWD either.

Me too... but I'm sure it's waiting for me just around the corner

 

[davebridges67]

Not me. I didn't get a DWD either.

That sucks. Some units will try to get out of giving a DWD.
I know when I transferred from the Regs to the Res after 25 years, I was told "You will get you DWD when you retire for good from the reserves."
OK,cool, whatever. Then, a year later when I was done with the CF and ready to hang it up for good, my reserve unit said "Oh, you were supposed to get a DWD when you left the Regs."
I was ready to say "whatever" and walk away, but my civilian wife wouldn't let it go and started making phone calls.
I got my DWD.
Surprising how both the regs and res tried to get out of it by pointing fingers at each other.
Not that it really matters now years later, but does anyone know whose rsponsibility it really was? Just out of curiosity...

 

[AKa]

That sucks. Some units will try to get out of giving a DWD.
I know when I transferred from the Regs to the Res after 25 years, I was told "You will get you DWD when you retire for good from the reserves."
OK,cool, whatever. Then, a year later when I was done with the CF and ready to hang it up for good, my reserve unit said "Oh, you were supposed to get a DWD when you left the Regs."
I was ready to say "whatever" and walk away, but my civilian wife wouldn't let it go and started making phone calls.
I got my DWD.
Surprising how both the regs and res tried to get out of it by pointing fingers at each other.
Not that it really matters now years later, but does anyone know whose rsponsibility it really was? Just out of curiosity...

I've always understood it was your unit at the time of your final release. There's no point to a DWD if you aren't actually departing.

I didn't have one either of the times I released from the Reg Force. But I'm damn well going to have one when I pull the pin for good. Hell, I might even organize it myself to avoid disappointment. But I do want to walk around with my CD3 for a while before I go, so it will be a couple years.

 

[Haggis]

I've always understood it was your unit at the time of your final release. There's no point to a DWD if you aren't actually departing.

It took me about 5 years to get mine. I was at the the unit for another reason and stuck my head in to speak to the Adjt about it. Two months later, viola!

I didn't have one either of the times I released from the Reg Force. But I'm damn well going to have one when I pull the pin for good. Hell, I might even organize it myself to avoid disappointment. But I do want to walk around with my CD3 for a while before I go, so it will be a couple years.

You were at my very poorly organized DWD. I'll attend yours, or just buy you dinner when the time comes.

 

[OldSolduer]

Not me. I didn't get a DWD either.

Cos yer not dignified enuff.....

Red or green crayons?

 

[Kilted]

Is there a minimum time in/rank requirement to receive one?

 

[dapaterson]

Twelve years.

Bronze - CD
Silver - CD plus bar
Gold - CD plus 1 bars
Platinum - CD plus 3 bars.

 

[Kilted]

Twelve years.

Bronze - CD
Silver - CD plus bar
Gold - CD plus 1 bars
Platinum - CD plus 3 bars.

Sorry, I meant a DWD.

 

[Harris]

There were some recent changes. All can get found here:

To learn more about the updates, the CF Military Personnel Instructions can be found here on the DWAN. (HTTP://cmp-cpm.mil.ca/EN/POLICIES/CF-MIL-PERS-INSTR.PAGE).

Questions can be directed to the local CAF Transition Centre. The CMP Administrative Response Centre is available at cmparc.cracpm@forces.gc.ca or at 1.833.445.1182.

CO's responsibilities. At least for a Reg Force Member. I've never seen a Class A pers get this treatment. I know when I retired last year I didn't:

Annex - A - CAF Member Transition Aide-Mémoire for Unit Commanding Officers - Canada.ca

Aide-memorie for unit Commanding Officers with two appendices. Appendix 1 covers the initial transition process and appendix 2 is a waiver request for the mandatory course, Enhanced Transition Training.

www.canada.ca

More on this site:

Depart with Dignity

AIDE MEMOIRE: DEPART WITH DIGNITY (December 2005) Organizing a retirement ceremony. Note - The 2005 booklet was replaced in 2009. You can find the 2009 version at: http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/pd/pi-ip/doc/01-09-eng.pdf

army.ca

 

[eliminator]

Twelve years.

Bronze - CD
Silver - CD plus bar
Gold - CD plus 1 bars
Platinum - CD plus 3 bars.

Yes, and of note, the platinum version has yet to be produced... despite being approved back in 2014.

 

[dangerboy]

Yes, and of note, the platinum version has yet to be produced... despite being approved back in 2014.

That sounds typical for the CAF, just like announcing you can wear mess dress with the "distinctive CAF Retiree Insignia" on the lower left sleeve of the mess dress jacket when you retire but don't actually have the insignia available (even in picture form).