Lt(N) Daniel Knoop, CD

Lt(N) Daniel Knoop has been involved in the cadet program for over 24 years, having enrolled in the Canadian Forces Reserves in the Cadet Instructor Cadre (ROC) in 2012.

During his time as a cadet, Lt(N) Knoop served as the Chief Boatswains Mate for 6 years before taking over as Coxswain of the corps. He was actively involved in various optional teams, serving as a member, captain, and/or coach of Marksmanship, Band, Sheerlegs, Gyn, Sea Quiz, Heaving Line, Semaphore, Flag Hoist, Drill with/without Arms, and First Aid.

He attended General Training, Boatswain TG 1-3, and two summers of Staff between CTC Ontario in Kingston, ON, CTC Quadra in Comox, BC, and CTC Acadia in Cornwallis, NS. He also participated in the Seamanship Concentration Program in Esquimalt, BC. In the fall of 2007, he was selected for Tall Ship Deployment and served 3 weeks on the TS Maple Leaf, sailing the BC Coast and visiting Comox, Victoria, Alert Bay, Port Hardy, and Kitimat.

As a cadet, Lt(N) Knoop was awarded the Long Service Medal, Legion Medal of Excellence, and The Lord Strathcona Medal of Excellence. He was also recognized by the City of Woodstock with an Award of Excellence for his cadet service to the city. He accumulated more than 400 community service hours during his cadet years.

In 2017, Lt(N) Knoop moved with his wife, Melanie, to Kitchener, ON, and transferred to RCSCC Warspite as the Supply Officer. In 2018, he took over as the Training Officer, where he served until moving into his current role of Executive Officer in 2022.

In 2024, Lt(N) Knoop was awarded the Canadian Forces Decoration (CD) for 12 years of service, with good conduct, to the Canadian Armed Forces.

In his civilian life, he is the eCommerce Manager for Graybar Canada and a Supervisor at OnSite Medical Services.

Lt(N) Knoop also holds the following Cadet Qualifications: Range Safety Officer, PCOC Instructor, ROC-M Instructor, PHASE Coordinator, 404 holder, SCOP 1/2/3/4/5, and Positive Space Ambassador.