videos from U.S. army "Do not make friends. They will start shit, people are snitches, mind your business. " Videos for Canadian army "just be a good guy, volunteer, and make friends".
Here's some good advice: Dont think you're better than everyone else, you're as strong as the weakest link. Be humble. Help your buddies. Do what you're told and do it well. If anyone needs help with a task help them. Train daily even after hours and dont be a shitmagnet.
Sorry to be offtopic but does anyone know a tool to log back into an instagram account? I stupidly forgot my login password. I would appreciate any tricks you can offer me.
@@giovanniarturo893 Yeah, hit forget password, check your email, and get a new password. Or contact their support if its a worse case. Also check that your username is correct.
I'm 40 and a permanent resident. Forces are now recruiting permanent residents, so I decided to give a shot. CFAT was very basic, and I qualified for officer roles. I honestly think armed forces is where I actually belong. I'm fit and very disciplined. I was never a 9 - 5 office guy, the software office chair that I was warming for 17 years. Now, finally a chance to redeem myself. I hope things go smoothly following the CFAT exam. My only worry is the timeline it takes for someone to get recruited. They told me 6 - 18 months. A commander at the recruiting center said PRs can expect worst case scenario because they have not pledged loyalty to Canada.
its been 5 months now. how was the recruiting process ? I also a permanent resident but i joined the reserves. for me the process wasn't that long, it took them 4 months to get through my application . if you're still waiting for your application i hope you get in soon.
Don’t wanna shit on your parade hope you heard from someone since. However, 6-18 months isn’t for the recruiting process but only for the background checks. You might have to wait another year and a half possibly before you even get to BMOQ. Best of luck.
@@thebeaverqueen2096 Things moved pretty fast. It was all over in 4 months. Pilot and Intelligence officer posts were taken. They called me in for other roles. Didn't take any.
Stumbled on your videos while researching information about life in the army. I’ve considered joining before and got my CFAT done, but stopped after that. I’ve been finding my civilian life rather unfulfilling, and once again plan to apply. Loved the force’s videos you’ve posted, hope you’ve continued to find success!
Great advise!, I am 42 years old and I am now just deciding to join. I go for my Force Evaluation November 21, 2019. So with the help of CF members and the TH-cam video's they have made, I can gather what to expect from the whole process.
I know you probably know this already, but make sure you never let your age get the best of you. I know guys that are early forties going through basic/qualification courses right now and they're trucking through it. Embrace the suck as you'll learn they like to say
AndrewRodden dont worry about the force test. It’s seriously a joke. I’ve never heard of anyone failing a force test. Make sure you’re prepared for the CFAT though, because that’s what determines what trades you can do. The better you do on that the more options you have.
Thanks for making these videos! I've been interested in joining the forces for quite some time and have found some useful information while scouring the internet, but it's rare to see videos like this (and your previous ones) that give us glimpses into what the actual process is like!
@@JoshBortolotti Ya tried all that crap being good soldier listening cooperating team effort yadda yadda and for that someone decides to urinate on you but you can't report it because it's blading that's a NO NO so you get RTU'D instead then you get booted out of your home unit and enjoy mental breakdown for the next 20yrs or so.
Advice for all of those going on BMOQ - embrace the suck. Also great channel. I would have loved to watch these when I was a young OCdt starting my journey. Keep it up! "Ducimus"
Hey man I love your videos, I’ve been watching your journey and struggles of getting in the CAF, I am too at the moment with taking my second shot at the CFAT, I think I speak for everyone when I say that you should start a day in the life as a Canadian forces officer. Would be really cool man, god bless
Thanks for the response man! In my opinion i have the same passion for the military as you do and that’s why I think a military day in the life would be cool in your perspective due to you being sick as hell as well, but I’ll definitely check his vid man!
@@theultimatecardcollectors375 Excellent question! The school is an incubator for viruses and bacteria because you have people coming from all over the country in an extremely confined space, spreading sicknesses your body may not have been exposed to before. As a result, everyone gets sick at least once in basic. For example, my platoon of 60 had 30 people sick by first aid week (week 3), and I was sick for about 4-5 weeks of the course. I am a fairly healthy person and I have never been sick like that in my life. So, to prepare yourself, bring lots of tylenol, advil and ***HALLS*** (I can't stress enough how important these are). Your staff will probably allow halls. You can also buy these and fisherman's friend at Canex. Cepacol is best if you want to numb your throat. Now, go to the MIR only if you must, for example, get antibiotics.
@@tintinwu4627 BMOQ=basic training. No you can take the course in either English or French. Knowing both languages just makes it easier to socialize with your military colleagues.
The last two, I worked with in the last week of BMQ. The way they are in the video is exactly the way they are in real life. They are blunt, straightforward, and from what i could see hold there candour of the utmost and are just great people to work with.
Damn! Great video! This sure would be helpful to those that are thinking of joining or to those that are already in the process of. Two years ago, when I joined, there sure wasn’t that many platforms to get answers from!
Hey man just cruising through your videos trying to figure out if it’s for me, been struggling to decide if I want to enlist. Thanks for the informative videos man.
So you are a ROTP meaning that you are a regular Officer Training Plan, the military is paying for your University Studies. I want to join as a direct Official as I already have a Bachelor degree.
Here at CFLRS in Quebec going through BMQ rn, going on week 2 lmaooo. Do what your told and when your told and you’ll do fine. Always pay attention and be careful ! Listen to your instructors instructions !
Was in the original platoon with the guy (can't remember his name), but I still remember him encouraging me in runs and rucks, awesome dude. I also went to TRP and did BMOQA the same time as him. TRP wasn't too bad, but waiting for weeks was NOT fun. My advice to people going into basic is to wear mask even when you're not sick. I caught pneumonia from another candidate since I just didn't cared enough to wear a mask around her.
The amount of sickness in the Mega is so gross. Two different eye infections, shack hack and gastrointestinal sickness. I didn’t get gastro but numerous people on my course did. Seeing somebody puking on the toilet was something else.
I’m starting the process to meet with my local Saskatoon recruiter tomorrow! My top three roles are radio tech, construction tech and rangers; for a reserve position, so I can still work my civilian construction work and being able to build a strong physical and mental character from basic training as a CAF Reserve member, as well as the valuable in class training for whatever role I’m best able to fill I don’t have any university degrees so I don’t think I’ll be able to fill a officer role in 2022 but being enlisted will be enough for me I’ll keep in mind my main reasons close to my heart for wanting to join the CAF throughout the training to remind myself why I need to get through it
just think back in the day, you would have been turfed onto a military bus down town Vancouver, gone over to Victoria to pick someone up (if there was anyone), than driven all the way to the east coast (cornwallis)
Best get the medical done ASAP because that will take a lonnng while. I'm passed my 5th week waiting since completing medical and submission, and I'm still waiting for Ottawa to OK me onward.
Looks like she doesn’t aspire to be a career officer. Her comments oozed honesty. That Infantry officer with his philosophy degree is going to be chewed alive when he is assigned his first platoon... if he ever makes it!
Expect to fail every inspection for any reason. It is just a game, don't take it personally. It is literally a shit test. Passing inspections doesn't matter, just do exactly what the instructor tells you and dont think about it too much. If you make a mistake there is no excuse, just say no excuse and staff will respect you. Its just a game.
Take the stairs now, it will help you in the long run. I lived on the 10th floor and there is no access to elevators until graduation day. The first two weeks are going to be awful, and that's the point. You will get used to it sometime after the first two weeks and then its just a matter of keeping focus on that goal. You will get sick, bring any kind of non-drowsy cough / cold medicine and a multi vitamin or vitamin C supplements. We were pretty much taught how to do everything but the lessons on cleaning and housework type of stuff is very much glossed over, please do it now, learn how to make your bed, learn how to fold clothes / towels, iron, and shine shoes. Day 1 I had to help a guy make his bed at 5am, not the best way to start off BMOQ. Finally, everyone will say this and everyone means it, don't take it personally. No one hates you here, its all a game of Simon says. Simon is usually just a funny french guy who was told to yell and be mad all the time, don't worry about it, do what they say/ask and then laugh at all the dumb shit when you can. Oh also, if you do it in the winter or close to the winter, for the love of god bring the winter socks, goretex socks, ice jacket, extra gloves, the neck gaiter, and big fuck off amount of hand warmers!
@@Vipercow344 damn sounds great really! any idea how highschool CO-OP would work? I saw one video on Rogers TV but it doesn't cover as much as I would have liked. Do they cover transportation when you are full time?
I am thinking of going into law and becoming a legal officer, hopefully (for Canadian Military). Can I get my undergraduate and law degree paid for by the military (and then proceed in becoming a legal officer for the military)? Btw very helpful video!!
Josh, I know you've probably seen tens if not hundreds of U.S. basic training videos. What are the biggest differences between our (States) and your basic especially discipline (yelling, hazing, etc)?
The most immediate and noticeable difference is that Air Force, Army, and Navy all do basic training together. This is because of the unification of our branches in the 60s. Otherwise it is size, history, budget, equipment, and bilingualism. Smaller size, smaller budget, a history of loyalty to the British Empire (saying thank you is met with "Don't thank me, thank the Queen!") and always working alongside allies (we train with that philosophy, Canada has never fought a war alone). Plus you have to get yelled at in two languages, which is especially confusing if you only speak one of them. The fundamentals I imagine are very similar. Our small arms platforms are mostly the same M16=C7, M4=C8, M249=C9, M240=C6, GWagons instead of Humvees, German Leopard 2 tanks instead of Abrams. Abusive hazing is pretty much on its way out, the CAF is training smarter in more recent years.
@@JoshBortolotti don't forget the length of time. Canadian Basic Training is vastly longer than our American counterparts. I think closest in length is the USMC. USAF is laughable at 6 weeks...
Watching this in prep for BMOQ at start of May. I feel like I should be fine in regard to relations with others, drill, ect My main worry is leadership during missions and tactics. Is there any general rules of thumbs that I should consider when mission planning? Thank you very much
It all depends. Do you have a bachelor‘s degree? If you do you just need to be able to prove where you went to school get transcripts in any additional paperwork your recruitment office asked for. Definitely contact your local recruiter
Hey Josh, was hoping to be able to ask you some questions directly about BMOQ, maybe some more specific advice re: kit inspection tips/tricks (ghost kit) and usual stuff to look out for that maybe you missed the first time. I'm coursed for BMOQ March 9, and in the meantime apart from working out I was thinking of maybe making some sort of 'holy grail' training/tips booklet and kinda having it be the product of a few different waves of successful candidates.
@@JoshBortolotti I did! That being said, from 'out here' it's hard to know exactly the reason everything needs to be the way it is, or the little stuff that helped that maybe you learned by trial/error... I guess what i'm going for here is to make a booklet that can run somebody through the details, the prep, the unofficial list of stuff to bring...
@@daft9inety6ixer57 I also included information in the description as well. I have to say I'm not sure a booklet would do any good because these standards can vary dramatically. It is completely up to your specific staff what they want. The inspections are set up in such a way where they slowly build upon their expectations for you to evolve and adapt. It's organic, and your platoon mates will spend a great deal of time figuring out how to do it. I do not want to discourage you from trying to create any "holy grail" of tips, just know that the training is expertly designed to teach you the best methods while you are there. But if you would like to ask me any specific questions, feel free.
@@JoshBortolotti I've heard similar from friends, and with the new changes that have been/will be made to BMQ/BMOQ i'm sure it won't do me much good either come to think of it. I hear the weapons drill will be a little easier (you'll be able to drop your mag etc), have you heard anything else about changes?
@@daft9inety6ixer57 I have not heard about any changes to drill. I know that they were experimenting with ways to make training shorter while still covering all necessary components. Trimming the fat off of the scheduale if you know what I mean. I did Mod 1 in Summer 2018 and Mod 2 in Summer 2019, so I'm now officially out of the loop regarding changes.
Drill test was Monday of Week 5. It was about a 6? You spend a lot of time learning it so it's just a muscle memory thing. After that you wont really do drill until graduation.
Not necessarily, depends on where in Canada they're from. The difference is more notable when you have a Canadian and an American speaking side by side.
Do good in school and have some interesting extracurriculars. Pick an occupation and degree you are interested in. Perhaps even apply to a regular university somewhere in the country. Indicate that you have done this and that way if there is no spots in RMC open, you can still get into the ROTP program. If you do get into RMC then just decline the regular university offer.
Got my test coming up in 2 weeks, how long after you write that first test does the next step happen? physical is done same day too? medical? once you are done all of them is it a long wait to basic? Or does that depend on when I sign the contract?
go to the canadianforces reddit page. from what ive read, youre put in a pool of applicants and the wait is indefinite and depends on how in demand your trade is, how well you did on your testing. im applying for the reserves and basically i did my fitness testing and a bunch of paper work one day and a week after i did my health, aptitude test and interview on the same day. If you get the interview, you know you passed your aptitude test. The math portion is CRITICAL for this as if you fail it, you fail everything. i was dumb and didnt do my research and could have done much better if i knew there was a Canadian forces aptitude test APP in the app store but i passed anyway (thank god for my engineering background) and got the interview. Another great tip is when your doing the math portion and you feel thatcertain questions will take longer then time allowed, just circle in a question and mark something to the side so you can move on and try other questions while not worrying about guessing on that other question, i left 7 blank instead of just guessing cause time goes by fast
@@katerinakiriakakis1584 Sections really need to support the IC being evaluated. 21C needs to be johnny-on-the-spot with the ADDREPs. ALWAYS request transport IF it's available, because if you dont you WILL hike the 5km to the objective. Nav team needs to get cracking on the sandtable and time estimates. No mission is supposed to go according to plan, some curveballs will be thrown at you, so the most important thing to do is follow orders. The IC needs the teams to follow the orders, as the majority of his/her evaluation is on command and control, not necessarily tactics. Destroy sandtables before launching any mission. I got docked marks because it could give the enemy valuable Intel in that hypothetical overrun of the FOB. You wont be in BIVs, but you wont get any sleep. Count your blessings. The occasional 20 min nap can help, but not at the expense of the team. My section ended up rotating napping fireteam partners before every mission. Actually figure out EVERY possible situation that could happen during rehearsals 10 min from mission launch. What happens if we get hit with arty? Suicide bomber? Enemy vehicles? Civvie vehicles? Prisoners? CBRN attack? Have legit backup everything! Nav, medic, detention, etc. Appoint a 3IC in case they kill your 2IC. Do NOT appoint backup sigs. IC is the backup sig. White light allowed for search and rescue missions! You should be loud and visible in that situation, so keep that in mind. Come up with codewords for VCPs. For us, if weapon was found: "Artemis", if explosive: "Zeus" Dont be too mean to the actors playing Eastland/Westlanders. We had a OCdt literally body slam a guy when we called "Artemis" Just a few off the top of my mind. Not to much else I can say a day out from it. Best of luck and let me know how it goes!
Well I don't know you personally so I couldn't direct you in a particular way. All I can say is look through all of the information available online, and inquire with your nearest recruitment center on the aptitude test, which helps filter your intelligence and personality traits towards better suited trades. I thoroughly investigated lots of other trades before picking the Infantry. If you are looking at joining your nearest reserve unit, then you may already be limited to what trades are available to you. Go talk to them personally.
@@JoshBortolotti Thanks, I've been told that I'm able to apply for it any time after I'm done my trades training. But the captain who enrolled told me I had to complete my 4 year contract before OTing/SCPing. So I'm getting different information, what's the correct answer?
@@TheEpicDartfish typically they will want you to finish your VIE to show commitment. It's not a one size fits all approach though, situations can be different.
Actually a philosophy degree teaches you how to question the conclusions you thought you came to. Lol quick thinking means you’re missing something in Nietzsche’s world.
Learn to swim! I doubt you’d be able to join in most positions if you can’t. I know the us navy has swimming courses for individuals who struggle in the water, but you have to be able to swim and tread water.
@@treaves2175 Dude if you don't know what you're talking about don't give fake advices or your opinion. There's no swimming requirements in the CAF unless you wanna be a combat diver or SF...
I am a fresh-faced recruit awaiting my aptitude test I'm just trying to get an idea what basic training or basic military qualification has in store for me my grandfather was a former instructor and I heard nothing but horror stories
TRP : Training and Reintegration Program. This is platoon is divided in three; we have the P1, P2 and P3. Those who have a P1 patch are the people who have been injured during training; they are in TRP to heal (but they also physically train). The P2 are for the people who fail the ‘Force test’ in the first week of training, they are in TRP to train with the purpose to pass the test. And the P3 are for the people who are declared heal by the doctor and the people who have pass the force test. The P3 mean that they are ready to go back on platoon.
Not a single woman’s opinion was offered ! ... they showed a woman but didn’t listen to what she had to say ... and PHILOSOPHY !! .... he’s NOT going far at all he is going to get pushed out fairly quickly !!
No food in your pods! Clean that shit put up! If you spent less time fucking around on your phones, and more time with your noses down you would all be more successful!
Great idea for a video! Not many of these for Canadians. Much appreciated!
videos from U.S. army
"Do not make friends. They will start shit, people are snitches, mind your business. "
Videos for Canadian army "just be a good guy, volunteer, and make friends".
That's actually the worst piece of advice though, don't do that. I say this as a Canadian.
@Sleepings I guess experiences vary.
This video really makes me look forward to go through the process of joining the CAF
@@igor5206 Pretty good advice actually, friends help you get through the worst, volunteering opens more oppurtunities.
- Int Op, CAF
@@StrawberriesPlays Maybe I'm just bitter about all the secondary duties that take away from doing my job.
Here's some good advice:
Dont think you're better than everyone else, you're as strong as the weakest link. Be humble. Help your buddies.
Do what you're told and do it well. If anyone needs help with a task help them. Train daily even after hours and dont be a shitmagnet.
Agreed. I like how after training we are working together as a team rather than trying to be an individual know it all
“It’s like being a cadet on steroids” - that killed me 😂
Met a kid that said that once, last i heard he said that on his basic and those guys did not have a good day.
True asf
Sorry to be offtopic but does anyone know a tool to log back into an instagram account?
I stupidly forgot my login password. I would appreciate any tricks you can offer me.
@Giovanni Arturo instablaster =)
@@giovanniarturo893 Yeah, hit forget password, check your email, and get a new password. Or contact their support if its a worse case. Also check that your username is correct.
I'm 40 and a permanent resident. Forces are now recruiting permanent residents, so I decided to give a shot. CFAT was very basic, and I qualified for officer roles.
I honestly think armed forces is where I actually belong. I'm fit and very disciplined. I was never a 9 - 5 office guy, the software office chair that I was warming for 17 years. Now, finally a chance to redeem myself. I hope things go smoothly following the CFAT exam. My only worry is the timeline it takes for someone to get recruited. They told me 6 - 18 months. A commander at the recruiting center said PRs can expect worst case scenario because they have not pledged loyalty to Canada.
its been 5 months now. how was the recruiting process ? I also a permanent resident but i joined the reserves. for me the process wasn't that long, it took them 4 months to get through my application . if you're still waiting for your application i hope you get in soon.
Don’t wanna shit on your parade hope you heard from someone since. However, 6-18 months isn’t for the recruiting process but only for the background checks. You might have to wait another year and a half possibly before you even get to BMOQ. Best of luck.
@@thebeaverqueen2096 Things moved pretty fast. It was all over in 4 months. Pilot and Intelligence officer posts were taken. They called me in for other roles. Didn't take any.
Stumbled on your videos while researching information about life in the army. I’ve considered joining before and got my CFAT done, but stopped after that. I’ve been finding my civilian life rather unfulfilling, and once again plan to apply. Loved the force’s videos you’ve posted, hope you’ve continued to find success!
Great advise!, I am 42 years old and I am now just deciding to join. I go for my Force Evaluation November 21, 2019. So with the help of CF members and the TH-cam video's they have made, I can gather what to expect from the whole process.
Im 36, me too!!
Where do you live?
What did you apply for?
When do you ship out?
I know you probably know this already, but make sure you never let your age get the best of you. I know guys that are early forties going through basic/qualification courses right now and they're trucking through it. Embrace the suck as you'll learn they like to say
How did your force test go?
AndrewRodden dont worry about the force test. It’s seriously a joke. I’ve never heard of anyone failing a force test. Make sure you’re prepared for the CFAT though, because that’s what determines what trades you can do. The better you do on that the more options you have.
Thanks for making these videos! I've been interested in joining the forces for quite some time and have found some useful information while scouring the internet, but it's rare to see videos like this (and your previous ones) that give us glimpses into what the actual process is like!
Precisely the reason for my uploading of this content. I'm happy you have access to more information to help you with your application.
@@JoshBortolotti Ya tried all that crap being good soldier listening cooperating team effort yadda yadda and for that someone decides to urinate on you but you can't report it because it's blading that's a NO NO so you get RTU'D instead then you get booted out of your home unit and enjoy mental breakdown for the next 20yrs or so.
Advice for all of those going on BMOQ - embrace the suck.
Also great channel. I would have loved to watch these when I was a young OCdt starting my journey.
Keep it up!
"Ducimus"
Ducimus
Thanks for the advice. make some more of these videos!
Hey man I love your videos, I’ve been watching your journey and struggles of getting in the CAF, I am too at the moment with taking my second shot at the CFAT, I think I speak for everyone when I say that you should start a day in the life as a Canadian forces officer. Would be really cool man, god bless
I am not nearly at the level of training yet to do a proper video like that. Nick Bare did a "Day in the Life" video already though, check it out!
Thanks for the response man! In my opinion i have the same passion for the military as you do and that’s why I think a military day in the life would be cool in your perspective due to you being sick as hell as well, but I’ll definitely check his vid man!
Hey I failed my first time too and am really determined to study and pass how did it go for you?
Completed BMOQ this summer. AVOID TRP. You will get sick at this school. Push through it, troops 👊
G.I. JANE Why will you get sick?
@@theultimatecardcollectors375 Excellent question! The school is an incubator for viruses and bacteria because you have people coming from all over the country in an extremely confined space, spreading sicknesses your body may not have been exposed to before. As a result, everyone gets sick at least once in basic. For example, my platoon of 60 had 30 people sick by first aid week (week 3), and I was sick for about 4-5 weeks of the course. I am a fairly healthy person and I have never been sick like that in my life. So, to prepare yourself, bring lots of tylenol, advil and ***HALLS*** (I can't stress enough how important these are). Your staff will probably allow halls. You can also buy these and fisherman's friend at Canex. Cepacol is best if you want to numb your throat.
Now, go to the MIR only if you must, for example, get antibiotics.
@@T0MBRA1D3RR I literally bought hall's and fisherman's by the dozen. Can confirm.
WHAT IS BMOQ???? Do you need to understand both languages English and French? It is mandatory?
@@tintinwu4627 BMOQ=basic training. No you can take the course in either English or French. Knowing both languages just makes it easier to socialize with your military colleagues.
The last two, I worked with in the last week of BMQ. The way they are in the video is exactly the way they are in real life. They are blunt, straightforward, and from what i could see hold there candour of the utmost and are just great people to work with.
I'll be sure to let them know 👍
It would be awesome to get a follow up interview with these guys to how they like it and how far they’ve progressed
Damn! Great video! This sure would be helpful to those that are thinking of joining or to those that are already in the process of. Two years ago, when I joined, there sure wasn’t that many platforms to get answers from!
Seems like a bunch of good kids, hope they’re doing well wherever they are.
I remember Goodison from visiting my cadet corps a while back, glad to see him giving me advice now that I’m gonna enter the military soon
Hey man just cruising through your videos trying to figure out if it’s for me, been struggling to decide if I want to enlist. Thanks for the informative videos man.
No Gutz, No Glory....Do it...or you'll be kicking yourself for the rest of your life.
So you are a ROTP meaning that you are a regular Officer Training Plan, the military is paying for your University Studies. I want to join as a direct Official as I already have a Bachelor degree.
Look at DEO
🤣🤣🤣 I love how you say you should volunteer for everything 🤣🤣🤣 Grey man is the way
Grey man all the way bud
Don’t volunteer for a god damn thing. Unless you want extra bullshit you have to deal with on top of the bullshit you already ha e to do.
Canadians are just “Americans with more brain cells” that are in a different section of the world 😂😂
am i the only one who thought it was funny that the dude who said he likes to shoot and blow things is taking Philosophy
Here at CFLRS in Quebec going through BMQ rn, going on week 2 lmaooo. Do what your told and when your told and you’ll do fine. Always pay attention and be careful ! Listen to your instructors instructions !
Randomly stumbled upon this video, good to see Lu in here.
Was in the original platoon with the guy (can't remember his name), but I still remember him encouraging me in runs and rucks, awesome dude. I also went to TRP and did BMOQA the same time as him.
TRP wasn't too bad, but waiting for weeks was NOT fun.
My advice to people going into basic is to wear mask even when you're not sick. I caught pneumonia from another candidate since I just didn't cared enough to wear a mask around her.
You guys have ur own door, gunlock in ur cubicle, and what appear to be vitamins on the shelf?!? Lucky
NCM members sleep in much tighter cubicles, no personal rooms. and it smelllllls
Yeah I think there is now 2 blue floors(7-11?) in which there are separated room with doors you can close.
Did BMNQ with Goodi, good guy. Impressed to see him an officer now!
Your Golden Ticket is a piece of paper they give you when you VR.
Oof
@@JoshBortolotti Ya man even if you VR, Saint Jean will better your perspective on life and should make you a more productive person.
Oh man... Throwback to my bmoq 2 years ago. Civi-U is def the way to go #ualberta gang
UCalgary here
Joining NCM right now! Hoping to get Fall 2020 Basic Entry!
The amount of sickness in the Mega is so gross. Two different eye infections, shack hack and gastrointestinal sickness. I didn’t get gastro but numerous people on my course did. Seeing somebody puking on the toilet was something else.
I’m starting the process to meet with my local Saskatoon recruiter tomorrow! My top three roles are radio tech, construction tech and rangers; for a reserve position, so I can still work my civilian construction work and being able to build a strong physical and mental character from basic training as a CAF Reserve member, as well as the valuable in class training for whatever role I’m best able to fill
I don’t have any university degrees so I don’t think I’ll be able to fill a officer role in 2022 but being enlisted will be enough for me
I’ll keep in mind my main reasons close to my heart for wanting to join the CAF throughout the training to remind myself why I need to get through it
Love it, thanks guys. Just wish I didn’t have to move from Vancouver! All the way to Quebec for it, but hey, I am sure it will be a great experience.
just think back in the day, you would have been turfed onto a military bus down town Vancouver, gone over to Victoria to pick someone up (if there was anyone), than driven all the way to the east coast (cornwallis)
Although I did a reserve BMQ and DP1 back in May last year the big thing is help buddy don’t be an individual. It’s all teamwork.
I'm thinking about the Primary Reserves. Thanks for the video!
@Promotional Inc. Isn't it..
Step 1: Pull pin
Step 2: Throw
Step 3: Run/Take cover
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As a former member of the Canadian Forces all I can say is "Why are you trying to blow smoke up my ass?"
If or future leaders are that lost let's just give up the Forces.
At age 49, i am going through application process now, if i pass background, i may be the oldest man in Canada going through BMQ
awesome
Any progress with the application? I am also doing a lot of waiting. At 47, just 2 years younger than you. :)
I just got my bloodwork and ekg to get done then ime finished paperwork and sighn contract
Best get the medical done ASAP because that will take a lonnng while. I'm passed my 5th week waiting since completing medical and submission, and I'm still waiting for Ottawa to OK me onward.
@@tougholgeezer1935 I was declared medically fit at the examination and they just moved me forward to final processing
Lu spitting straight facts
Looks like she doesn’t aspire to be a career officer. Her comments oozed honesty.
That Infantry officer with his philosophy degree is going to be chewed alive when he is assigned his first platoon... if he ever makes it!
I'm going in to be MSE OP can't wait to see where it take me!!
Expect to fail every inspection for any reason. It is just a game, don't take it personally. It is literally a shit test. Passing inspections doesn't matter, just do exactly what the instructor tells you and dont think about it too much. If you make a mistake there is no excuse, just say no excuse and staff will respect you. Its just a game.
Goodison seems like a stand-up guy. Wonder where he is now
Thanks for sharing keep uploading more videos stay connected your friend
Yes! I'm joining to! I'm aiming to end up in the navy though. I'm scared of BMQ haha. One day at a time.
Take the stairs now, it will help you in the long run. I lived on the 10th floor and there is no access to elevators until graduation day. The first two weeks are going to be awful, and that's the point. You will get used to it sometime after the first two weeks and then its just a matter of keeping focus on that goal. You will get sick, bring any kind of non-drowsy cough / cold medicine and a multi vitamin or vitamin C supplements. We were pretty much taught how to do everything but the lessons on cleaning and housework type of stuff is very much glossed over, please do it now, learn how to make your bed, learn how to fold clothes / towels, iron, and shine shoes. Day 1 I had to help a guy make his bed at 5am, not the best way to start off BMOQ. Finally, everyone will say this and everyone means it, don't take it personally. No one hates you here, its all a game of Simon says. Simon is usually just a funny french guy who was told to yell and be mad all the time, don't worry about it, do what they say/ask and then laugh at all the dumb shit when you can.
Oh also, if you do it in the winter or close to the winter, for the love of god bring the winter socks, goretex socks, ice jacket, extra gloves, the neck gaiter, and big fuck off amount of hand warmers!
@@Vipercow344 damn sounds great really! any idea how highschool CO-OP would work? I saw one video on Rogers TV but it doesn't cover as much as I would have liked. Do they cover transportation when you are full time?
I am thinking of going into law and becoming a legal officer, hopefully (for Canadian Military). Can I get my undergraduate and law degree paid for by the military (and then proceed in becoming a legal officer for the military)? Btw very helpful video!!
I don’t think you can go through the ROTP to become a legal officer, I’m sure there are options once you already got your bachelors though
Thanks for the valuable info!
Dope video!
hello Josh, best of luck in your career!
0:56 HAHAHAHA best answer ever!!! I'll be there soon guys!!
Likewise, have you started the application?
2:20 try spending 42 weeks in TRP.
Josh, I know you've probably seen tens if not hundreds of U.S. basic training videos. What are the biggest differences between our (States) and your basic especially discipline (yelling, hazing, etc)?
The most immediate and noticeable difference is that Air Force, Army, and Navy all do basic training together. This is because of the unification of our branches in the 60s. Otherwise it is size, history, budget, equipment, and bilingualism. Smaller size, smaller budget, a history of loyalty to the British Empire (saying thank you is met with "Don't thank me, thank the Queen!") and always working alongside allies (we train with that philosophy, Canada has never fought a war alone). Plus you have to get yelled at in two languages, which is especially confusing if you only speak one of them. The fundamentals I imagine are very similar. Our small arms platforms are mostly the same M16=C7, M4=C8, M249=C9, M240=C6, GWagons instead of Humvees, German Leopard 2 tanks instead of Abrams. Abusive hazing is pretty much on its way out, the CAF is training smarter in more recent years.
@@JoshBortolotti don't forget the length of time. Canadian Basic Training is vastly longer than our American counterparts. I think closest in length is the USMC. USAF is laughable at 6 weeks...
Philosophy here too 😁
Watching this in prep for BMOQ at start of May.
I feel like I should be fine in regard to relations with others, drill, ect
My main worry is leadership during missions and tactics. Is there any general rules of thumbs that I should consider when mission planning?
Thank you very much
Bro you’re going to? Hope to see you man
@@pridaxpride7937 how was it? Hope to go this summer
video is great. just want to know if forces allow post on social media now?
As long as it's tasteful and not revealing of any secret information.
Alpha div represent!
YOOOOooo wtf did I get 1 month of BMQ... it's 3 motnhs normally, I am in the reserve, could it be bc of that
Can I be an officer if I finished studying in a foreign country? Also, if I'm a Canadian citizen for 3 yrs thanks for the answer
It all depends. Do you have a bachelor‘s degree? If you do you just need to be able to prove where you went to school get transcripts in any additional paperwork your recruitment office asked for. Definitely contact your local recruiter
Hey Josh, was hoping to be able to ask you some questions directly about BMOQ, maybe some more specific advice re: kit inspection tips/tricks (ghost kit) and usual stuff to look out for that maybe you missed the first time. I'm coursed for BMOQ March 9, and in the meantime apart from working out I was thinking of maybe making some sort of 'holy grail' training/tips booklet and kinda having it be the product of a few different waves of successful candidates.
Did you check out my inspection layout video yet?
@@JoshBortolotti I did! That being said, from 'out here' it's hard to know exactly the reason everything needs to be the way it is, or the little stuff that helped that maybe you learned by trial/error... I guess what i'm going for here is to make a booklet that can run somebody through the details, the prep, the unofficial list of stuff to bring...
@@daft9inety6ixer57 I also included information in the description as well. I have to say I'm not sure a booklet would do any good because these standards can vary dramatically. It is completely up to your specific staff what they want. The inspections are set up in such a way where they slowly build upon their expectations for you to evolve and adapt. It's organic, and your platoon mates will spend a great deal of time figuring out how to do it. I do not want to discourage you from trying to create any "holy grail" of tips, just know that the training is expertly designed to teach you the best methods while you are there. But if you would like to ask me any specific questions, feel free.
@@JoshBortolotti I've heard similar from friends, and with the new changes that have been/will be made to BMQ/BMOQ i'm sure it won't do me much good either come to think of it. I hear the weapons drill will be a little easier (you'll be able to drop your mag etc), have you heard anything else about changes?
@@daft9inety6ixer57 I have not heard about any changes to drill. I know that they were experimenting with ways to make training shorter while still covering all necessary components. Trimming the fat off of the scheduale if you know what I mean. I did Mod 1 in Summer 2018 and Mod 2 in Summer 2019, so I'm now officially out of the loop regarding changes.
Scale of 1-10 how hard was drill test? And how long did it take roughly?
Drill test was Monday of Week 5. It was about a 6? You spend a lot of time learning it so it's just a muscle memory thing. After that you wont really do drill until graduation.
It's very interesting how Canadians sound identical to Americans. The same accents.
Not necessarily, depends on where in Canada they're from. The difference is more notable when you have a Canadian and an American speaking side by side.
Any advice for someone in grade 12 who is hoping to getting into RMC
Do good in school and have some interesting extracurriculars. Pick an occupation and degree you are interested in. Perhaps even apply to a regular university somewhere in the country. Indicate that you have done this and that way if there is no spots in RMC open, you can still get into the ROTP program. If you do get into RMC then just decline the regular university offer.
@E S Yes.
Got my test coming up in 2 weeks, how long after you write that first test does the next step happen? physical is done same day too? medical? once you are done all of them is it a long wait to basic? Or does that depend on when I sign the contract?
go to the canadianforces reddit page. from what ive read, youre put in a pool of applicants and the wait is indefinite and depends on how in demand your trade is, how well you did on your testing. im applying for the reserves and basically i did my fitness testing and a bunch of paper work one day and a week after i did my health, aptitude test and interview on the same day. If you get the interview, you know you passed your aptitude test. The math portion is CRITICAL for this as if you fail it, you fail everything. i was dumb and didnt do my research and could have done much better if i knew there was a Canadian forces aptitude test APP in the app store but i passed anyway (thank god for my engineering background) and got the interview. Another great tip is when your doing the math portion and you feel thatcertain questions will take longer then time allowed, just circle in a question and mark something to the side so you can move on and try other questions while not worrying about guessing on that other question, i left 7 blank instead of just guessing cause time goes by fast
Depending on your trade if it's on high demand it might be a few weeks or months. If it's not then it'll take longer.
Hi Josh, do you have any advice for someone going into Vimy for BMOQ? Any info is appreciated :)
Oh boy..... so much advice. Are you doing Vimy next week?
@@JoshBortolotti yes sir!
@@katerinakiriakakis1584 Sections really need to support the IC being evaluated. 21C needs to be johnny-on-the-spot with the ADDREPs. ALWAYS request transport IF it's available, because if you dont you WILL hike the 5km to the objective. Nav team needs to get cracking on the sandtable and time estimates. No mission is supposed to go according to plan, some curveballs will be thrown at you, so the most important thing to do is follow orders. The IC needs the teams to follow the orders, as the majority of his/her evaluation is on command and control, not necessarily tactics.
Destroy sandtables before launching any mission. I got docked marks because it could give the enemy valuable Intel in that hypothetical overrun of the FOB.
You wont be in BIVs, but you wont get any sleep. Count your blessings. The occasional 20 min nap can help, but not at the expense of the team. My section ended up rotating napping fireteam partners before every mission.
Actually figure out EVERY possible situation that could happen during rehearsals 10 min from mission launch. What happens if we get hit with arty? Suicide bomber? Enemy vehicles? Civvie vehicles? Prisoners? CBRN attack?
Have legit backup everything! Nav, medic, detention, etc. Appoint a 3IC in case they kill your 2IC.
Do NOT appoint backup sigs. IC is the backup sig.
White light allowed for search and rescue missions! You should be loud and visible in that situation, so keep that in mind.
Come up with codewords for VCPs. For us, if weapon was found: "Artemis", if explosive: "Zeus"
Dont be too mean to the actors playing Eastland/Westlanders. We had a OCdt literally body slam a guy when we called "Artemis"
Just a few off the top of my mind. Not to much else I can say a day out from it. Best of luck and let me know how it goes!
Josh Bortolotti thanks so much! Much appreciated ☺️
I’ll let you know how the week goes!
I am planning on enlisting in November of 2020 and debating on enlisting in the Navy reservist or army reservist any tips or advice for trades to pick
Well I don't know you personally so I couldn't direct you in a particular way. All I can say is look through all of the information available online, and inquire with your nearest recruitment center on the aptitude test, which helps filter your intelligence and personality traits towards better suited trades. I thoroughly investigated lots of other trades before picking the Infantry.
If you are looking at joining your nearest reserve unit, then you may already be limited to what trades are available to you. Go talk to them personally.
Hey, how long was your friend an NCM before becoming an Officer? I'm planning on SCPing during my career.
I believe around 2 years
@@JoshBortolotti Thanks, I've been told that I'm able to apply for it any time after I'm done my trades training. But the captain who enrolled told me I had to complete my 4 year contract before OTing/SCPing.
So I'm getting different information, what's the correct answer?
@@TheEpicDartfish typically they will want you to finish your VIE to show commitment. It's not a one size fits all approach though, situations can be different.
Joining aint the issue, the pay is!
Actually a philosophy degree teaches you how to question the conclusions you thought you came to. Lol quick thinking means you’re missing something in Nietzsche’s world.
Maybe his reasoning will change once he graduates.
Josh Bortolotti if he doesn’t have a breakdown after viewing a horse being beaten by then 🤣
do you know what happened to people who couldn't swim, because i wanna join CAF but i cant swim
Learn to swim! I doubt you’d be able to join in most positions if you can’t. I know the us navy has swimming courses for individuals who struggle in the water, but you have to be able to swim and tread water.
There's no swimming test or requirements. The pool at Saint-Jean has been in reparation for years
@@treaves2175 Dude if you don't know what you're talking about don't give fake advices or your opinion. There's no swimming requirements in the CAF unless you wanna be a combat diver or SF...
@@R3NAM3R123 so there's no swimming pool?
@@fernandogalicia9043 No, the only physical requirements are the FORCE test. Look it up on TH-cam it's really not that difficult.
blue sector ftw
Got my interview next week
It’s easy
wait… so BMQ is 12 or 8 weeks?
I am a fresh-faced recruit awaiting my aptitude test I'm just trying to get an idea what basic training or basic military qualification has in store for me my grandfather was a former instructor and I heard nothing but horror stories
There should be videos for Basic Up. They show each week of Basic Training across several episodes.
please this can not be the canadian forces!?! looks like boy scouts
Blue sector
Anybody in CAF members here I have a question. In the army do you and your friends create nicknames like in the shows and movies?
It all depends on makeup of the unit you're in. Some do and some don't.
Should I join as an NCM or go to university and join as an officer
NCM, go to Uni, then become an officer is a choice you have.
How long is battle school nowadays?
9 weeks but the last week is graduation rehearsal from what the recruiter told me
Cheers
lol love to see if this advice holds up in meaford lol, where dreams go to die
Good old Meaford. I havent been there in years.
want advice as a future officer ... ya go NCM first so you understand that officers have no idea what they are doing as they have never done it
What is TRP?
TRP : Training and Reintegration Program. This is platoon is divided in three; we have the P1, P2 and P3. Those who have a P1 patch are the people who have been injured during training; they are in TRP to heal (but they also physically train). The P2 are for the people who fail the ‘Force test’ in the first week of training, they are in TRP to train with the purpose to pass the test. And the P3 are for the people who are declared heal by the doctor and the people who have pass the force test. The P3 mean that they are ready to go back on platoon.
i want to be a dental officer for CAF do you know anyone who is and done the paid educatiuon?
Do you have any advice on the CFAT ?
I want to pass it.
Remember the style of questions asked in Grade 11 English and Grade 9 Math. Try the practice one online as well.
@@JoshBortolotti At this time I'm doing adult education grade 10 math and English Grade 12
After I failed the CFAT first time as experience.
Wow I thought Canadian basic training was 10 weeks instead of 8 I am thinking of joining I thought BMQ was longer
Officer training through ROTP is 5 weeks the first summer and 8 weeks the second summer
For NCMs when I went through back in 09 it was 14 weeks cant say they've changed it or not for certain
Did he just say basic is only 8 weeks now
ROTP splits up the training over two summers. 5 weeks then 8 weeks. He was referring to Mod 2.
Do you have to get a buzz cut at basic training?
Yes. Only women and certain men who have religious reasons are excempt from the barber. It is either a 1 or a 2.
@@JoshBortolotti so you mean if I have long hair (and I'm a female) they are gonna have to cut it all?
Can you do a video about CAP and IODP 1.1?
These projects are ongoing, expect more videos uploaded within the next year as my phase training progresses.
@@JoshBortolotti are you on the experimental combined infantry course?
Yes. Infantry Platoon Commander Program.
@@JoshBortolotti Nice. Heard you guys just finished up your 25 days of hell. Good luck
I appreciate it.
Lmao take fire picket every weekend
He did exactly that actually. He was a true bro.
Im joining and ill be at bt soon hahahahaa hoo raww
Not a single woman’s opinion was offered ! ... they showed a woman but didn’t listen to what she had to say ... and PHILOSOPHY !! .... he’s NOT going far at all he is going to get pushed out fairly quickly !!
She did say but it was edited out, Lu passed away in 2020.
What does NCM mean??
Non Commissioned Member
Nice video, and 6:20 what the fuck? lol
He is beautiful exactly the way he is
Do you get private rooms?
If you are in Blue Sector, yes
Don't volunteer for everything.
Hahaha i think BMOQ is now 12 months 😅
No the course after BMOQ is a year long
Why is he wearing a green bandanna 😂😂😂😂😂😂 take that off your head you goof 😂
All I have to say is
This is Trudeau's Military
Yeah it sure has changed since I served.
Come home
They will start shit
No food in your pods! Clean that shit put up! If you spent less time fucking around on your phones, and more time with your noses down you would all be more successful!