Appointment to Master-Corporal
Westmount, Quebec – 22 April 2024: On Sunday 08 April 2024, the RMR’s Commanding Officer, Lieutenant-Colonel Jonasz, appointed Corporal Lapore to Master-Corporal at the RMR’s armoury at the end of the Infantry Basic Machine Gun (IBMG) course that the RMR are running on behalf of the 34th Brigade Battle School. This Advanced Infantry training course provides soldiers with the skills and expertise required to master operating the C6 General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG) with the Sustained Firing (SF) kit where the C6 is mounted on a tripod which provides maximum stability to the firing platform.
Master-Corporal Lepore successfully qualified on the Infantry Section Commander’s Course (ISCC) in Valcartier over the summer of 2023 and subsequently served as a Quartermaster’s Corporal for the RMR’s IBMG until the end March.
In the Canadian Armed Forces, an appointment to Master-Corporal, particularly in the Infantry, represents a significant advancement. This rank not only acknowledges the individual’s proven leadership and skills but also assigns greater responsibilities. Master-Corporals often act as second-in-command within a section, responsible for tactical decisions, leading soldiers, and maintaining discipline. This rank serves as a critical step towards more senior non-commissioned officer roles.
