Lt(N) Daniel Knoop, CD

Lt(N) Daniel Knoop has been involved in the cadet program for over 25 years, having enrolled in the Canadian Forces Reserves in the Cadet Instructor Cadre in 2012.

During his time as a cadet with RCSCC Woodstock, Lt(N) Knoop served as the Chief Boatswain’s Mate for six 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 three 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 and accumulated over 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 Training Officer, where he served until moving into his role as Executive Officer in 2022. In June 2025, Lt(N) Knoop assumed command of RCSCC Warspite.

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, Lt(N) Knoop serves as the National Manager of eCommerce for Graybar Canada and as 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 1/2/3/4/5/6, and Positive Space Ambassador.