A team of seven members of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) are contributing to counterterrorism and maritime security operations in the Middle East as part of Operation (Op) ARTEMIS, Canada’s contribution to Combined Task Force 150 (CTF-150). The Canadian contingent is integrated into the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) CTF-150 command staff for a total of 26 personnel. The RCN team is under the command of Captain (Navy) William Quinn, who is serving as Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff to CTF-150. Naval Combat Information Operators, working as Battle Watch Assistants, Maritime Surface and Sub-Surface (MARS) Officers in the role of Battle Watch Captains, a Logistics Officer working in the logistics branch, and a MARS Officer contributing to planning and training, make up the rest of the RCN contingent. “The Battle Watch serves as the focal point of communications during a narc...