Kevin West
"To breathe. When situations become
intense, we as leaders must have
the ability to take the time to breathe."
As the most senior ranking non-Commissioned
Member (nCM) within the Canadian Armed forces
(CAf), Kevin is the principle non-commissioned
advisor to the Chief of the defence staff (Cds). He
has several important roles including institutional
leader, co-steward of the profession of arms in
Canada, and custodian of the nCM Corps.
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cHanging tHe game witHin tHe caf?
I advise the Cds on all manner of issues and
concerns relating to the welfare, morale,
development and employment of our non-
Commissioned Members. I communi-
cate widely the Cds's intent, espe-
cially in areas of significant change
within the department and the CAf.
I am concerned with the
development of the nCM Corps
and ensuring we are ready to
support the CAf mission from the
tactical through to the strategic
level, as occupation specialists
and as full institutional leaders.
As CfCWO, one of my greatest
responsibilities is connecting with
Canadians to engender their trust,
respect and confidence in the men
and women who wear the
Cf uniform.
tHe best advice
Kevin received:
CAnAdIAn fOrCes CHIef WArrAnt OffICer
Canadian armed ForCes
For the interview, see page 38
