Hey... Cheers from Canada. As an OLD ex-Infanteer, I'll answer some of your queries. I haven't been in for DECADES, but a lot of the kit still in use by the infantry was around or planned to be introduced, before I left. 1- Those M4s are actually Canadian-made versions of the AR model. The original company, Diemaco, was an engineering firm and was eventually bought out by Colt. It's now called COLT CANADA. The C7 is the long barrel, and the C8 is the carbine version. We made many of the new add-ons and mods that the US took for its own design features when they upgraded the M-16s. Like the extractor cover, thicker barrels with less resonance (vibrations) and more accuracy and sustained fire capabilities, etc... Our SFW C8 was adopted by the SAS and other NATO Nordic or Northern countries. Just like we did with the old FN-FAL, we "winterized" the thing. A US M4 and a Canadian C8 will NOT function the same in -45°C temp... Our Squad MG is called the C9 (it's a NATO O5.56mm FN like the US M249, with little differences), and our platoon or company MG is the C6, which is almost the same as the US M240 NATO 7,62mm... The old Carl G is a training one, reg forces use the mark 3, not an old one like this. 2- We have a very small reserve force. And we do NOT have a law that prohibits Canadian Forces from operating in-country. Helping out the civilian population during emergencies, IS part of the job. JTF2 is the counter-terrorism unit and they DO operate inside Canada. Have a good training run. BTW: Cold US prairies are NOT like cold Canadian boonies. You ain't seen NOTHING until you spend two weeks in February up North... Unless you went to Alaska... Then it's probably pretty close... But if you DRESS for it, it's GORGEOUS and really amazing times.
Spent 7 years with 1PPCLI in Edmonton. I know all about those cold prairie winters. Nothing like -45 before windchill outside and the barracks are -20 inside. I've been out since 2006 and I still can't feel parts of my face or feet. Good times though, would do it again in a heartbeat if I could.
i wouldn't call the reserves very small, its pretty substantial compared to the reg force, btw reg force almost never deploys in canada its always reserves
Man I swear you're like one of the only TH-camrs I've seen (that isn't Canadian) that gives Canada any credit for its role in the second world war. Much love🇨🇦🇺🇲
You should check UK channels, the Brits know why despite invading Canada 5 times the money doesn't have pictures of dead US presidents on it. We know just because someone is polite you don't want to push them, it's the awful mix of French and Scottish blood. They also know just how much coldblooded courage it requires to go into a Portsmouth pub with a hatband that says HMCS PANSY :)
Everyone always ignores Canada's martial history until they talk about war crimes. Anywhere the British were deployed Canadians were deployed, with the exception of when we were deployed as our own full battalions.
Unfortunately our liberal/communist government has gutted our armed forces we have 3 days worth of ammo if we have to actually fight . The airforce can only say 60 of our 120ish cf 18s are combat viable and most are less than a hundred hours of having to be retired due to airframe stress . But we still insist on sending things and money we dont have to a looseing war in Ukraine! The government of Canada is the enemy of the people ! They are worthless and must go !
I love my Canadian military. They made Canada. They define Canada. They are the soul of Canada. Thank you those in active service, and veterans as well. Thank you for showing interest in my country. Cheers mate.
Did you know that in Korea Canada had the 3rd highest numbers of troops among the UN forces. At the battle of Kapyong which happened 70 years ago this April 23rd, a small force of 700 Princess Patricias Canadian Light Infantry held off thousands of Red Chinese troops who came in waves. The Chinese had automatic weapons called Burp Guns whereas the PPLCLI had bolt action Lee Enfield rifles. The Kapyong valley was the main artery to the South Korea so if lost the Chinese would over run the South. The Pats were stationed on one side of the valley and the Australians on the other After heavy attacks and being low on ammo the Aussies withdrew leaving the Canucks alone. After three days of intensive battle Pats held the line in particular D Co. Platoon who were down to 24 men. Their Lieutenant called down artillery on his own position as the Chinese were only 100 ft in front. Thousands of shells rained down and in the morning there were over 1000 Chinese troops dead. No Pats were killed in the barrage but 10 died during the battle. The Chinese withdrew from that point on and asked for peace talks. U.S. President gave the Pats a Presidential Citation as they had turned the course of the action. Thanks for you kind comments on our small but effective military.
@@DavidMScott-cs8pp James. Last name mine. Wpg. Used to bring him a turkey at Christmas. Early '90s. Never spoke with him much. Stoic, or ptsd. Quiet man. My father (38 yrs RCAF) checked in on him; was at his funeral . 2 cousins died in Hong Kong. 1 in combat; his brother was bayoneted to death by the Japanese, as an example for prisoners.I believe Royal Wpg Rifles. Not much family interest in sushi after that. In my spare time, I try to trace their stories. Regimental records, etc. Small town in Southern MB has a memorial with all their names on it. Another uncle drove tanks in Africa, Sicily, and Holland. Another flew Lancs for Britain (ret. 1970's on Vulcans).They both passed in the '80s. An uncle rode dispatch in Europe (Holland) and passed in '80s: another kia in Normandy. Great uncle kia Lord Strathcona's Horse (1914-1918). My aunts' contributions equally important. Family get-togethers, when I was a kid, they would hold down their lawn chairs, and chat. As a grown man I now understand why the atmosphere of their circle made you feel insignificant. Yet that is just my family. Thousands other families went through that as well. Canadian contributions were massive. Characteristically, these days CDNs are modest, internationally. "Actions not words." Public can enjoy Pickle Ball and Poutine, in oblivion. Proud CDN. Peace.
I've been infantry in the CAF for 5 years now. And I must tell you, we touch so many weapon systems, and go through so many environments and specialty training. We're really jack of all trades vs let's say an American army grunt who might only be a Saw gunner his whole career. I've done atleast 5 specialty training so far and hope to do much more. And nowadays, reserve units are nearly as much trained as reg forces (well for combat trades that is).
As a very loyal Canadian, I salute you! I’m very proud of our armed forces and the sacrifices you and your loved ones make to keep me and mine safe! I can’t thank you enough, and as the 11th approaches, I thank you all the more. I wear my poppy with pride! Awesome work you folks do, and as someone who worked for the Canadian people’s welfare as an ER nurse for almost 30 years, I understand your pride, determination and sacrifices our families accept with no complaint. Thank you for being there! 🇨🇦 🖖🏻
i'm Canadian and i really appreciate the respect you gave to Canada in this video :) there is no 2 other countries that share the same values and never worried about the USA -Canada border!! We will always protect eachother like brothers and sisters :)
Canadian troops are amazing helping during natural disasters. They provided much needed relief for the firefighters fighting the forest fires over the past few years here in Alberta and the devastating flooding in BC last year. So very grateful for our fantastic military. Their selfless service is much appreciated. We don’t have a national guard, we do have reservists and specific regiments in different provinces.
4:32 Canadian here, most of canada actually isnt that cold year round. Some parts are bad in the winter, but unless their training for arctic circumstances, it would make sense to train in forests and rainforests
You mean 1941 after Japan and Germany declared War on the US, because up to that point the US wasn't willing to lift a finger, other than to sell their weapons to Britain.
Thanks for brining that fact to the conversation. Our students need to knw that Canada was instramental in winning the war, was active in the action to end it, fought for more than a year before Churchill (UK) and Canada finally convinced the US to join the fight. Your comment that "Canada helped the US to win the war" is a bit disconcerting and a slight to Canada. I love the US, visit often, but am disappointed your students are not given factual information
To answer your question, there is no equivalent to the National Guard in Canada where military forces are under state/provincial command. All troops, regular and reserve, are federal, i.e., Government of Canada, Department of National Defence. (note the C in defence).
I was a regular force(fulltime) infantry for 9 years in Canada, and yes for natural disasters they deploy us, depending on where the incident occurs in the country will determine which units will be called up. sometimes we get reserve units called to help bulk our numbers up too.
funny thing about the M4. Canada "technically" made the "M4" before the US did. the first flat top upper on an AR was actually designed for the c7a1 by Richard Swan, the founder of A.R.M.S, for the Canadian military in 1988. it was also full auto instead of that stupid 3 round burst mechanism. quite literally an m4, about 3-4 years before the m16a4/m4a1 was designed.
I have served for over 40 years in the Canadian military. We have both Regular and Reservist members that are in all three elements; Air, Land and Sea. Any can be deployed either on home territory or elsewhere, wherever the need is. Most reservists are part time, encompassing usually only the weekends, some are almost full time however, they must take about a month or two months break off of their duty. There are a select few who serve full time but are still reservists. Regular Force, Reservists and Royal Canadian Mounted Police can be deployed within Canada, overseas to help with natural disasters, overseas for peacekeeping or in war zones. Each element also has specialized sections with well trained personnel. I have worked with a number of these members over my 40+ years of service. Hope that answers your question.
In the Canadian military no Bachelors degree is required to enter Officer training. It is one year split into 4/3 month phases. The last phase is equivalent to doing the US Ranger course - in other words very demanding. This is true for all ranks in the regular Canadian Army. Back in my day , early 80s, we still used the 7.62mm FN, 9mm Sterling MkIV and the 9mm Browning as a side arm. The military is small in Canada but highly trained and motivated.
Officers have to finish a university degree now. You only need to be "in the way of completing it" to join as an officer. So basically you sign proving you're gonna get a degree or be either released or transferred into the ranks soldiers.
@@Tsusday hello there and thanks for the update. In my day basic officer training was in Chilliwack, BC. As you know it rains a lot there so when we were in the field we were always wet. Phases 2-4 were in Gagetown. Out of 250 only 25 of us were left at the end to become Infantry Officers. We were the-jacks-of-all-trades back then too. However, I think now your generation has a more demanding time. My beret off to you for you and your mates' service and the best to you all!
~~ hello )))Just, a Quiet Question,, ,,You Mentioned, Chilliwack B.C. ~ Were you in the Canadian Army Engineers, Program there ?? ~~ My Great Aunt married one of Them.. She said, Many of the Boy's were sent to Germany, to Fort Victoria, in Werl Germany after Graduation from Chilliwack.. It would be interesting to know ,, if you , were one of them or know, any of them or about them... I have inherited my Aunts Photo Album,, & the names beside the Photo's. if, so,,,, You are part of the Canadian Military History ,for those sent Overseas to Germany in the early days of the 1960's !!!
I was an infantry reservist and man I sure miss that FN C1 A1 I was issued with. Hell of a good infantry weapon for its day and when the FN was replaced these rifles just disappeared from the face of the earth. I would have loved to be able to buy one.
I am very proud of every Canadian soldier and their professionalism. I am equally ashamed of our government who cheapskate out on the provision of military equipment that would allow our guys to carry out the broad missions that are required for a small nation with the second largest landmass and longest ocean coastline of any country in the world.
Canada had the third largest combat role in Afghanistan and the third highest lost of troops , Canadian snipers set three world long distance record kills in Afghanistan and Iraq
Canadian soldier here. Thanks for this good job. Although I'm surprised you know little of the Canadian forces. Because I've trained with American forces many times. Deployed with you guys and served on the battlefield with you. I guess it's just the draw of the cards for you. Anyways you Americans are great neighbours and great allies God bless you. ❤🇨🇦🇺🇸
When I served. The only ones with beards in the Combat Arms, were Pioneers in the Infantry. Others such as Navy and certain Religions could also have a beard. You could also get a medical card if shaving would cause your skin harm. In our entire Regiment in Armoured we had no one with beards.
I'm Canadian and i can promise you US special forces had beards in Afghanistan ( win the respect of the population) Ask any US Marines they certainly respect Canadians :) We are brothers :)
I hasten to add that the British had a hand in the Second World War, the Canadians were involved far earlier than the USA forces, so when you say that the USA and Canadian had the honour to win the war, you had the honour to help the British win the war!
Not sure when the original video was made, but in late 2018 beards were allowed to be worn by all members of the CAF (as long as they're neatly trimmed), regardless of trade or religious accommodations. Outlined in Canforgen 158/18.
The weapon is a C7. The C8 is a carbine version which the British Royal Marine Commandos have adopted. As for the beard: Unless things have changed since I got out, and they probably have, he's a member of his regiment's Pioneer Platoon; Assault Pioneers. Engineers organic to the infantry. They're 031 and they were their regiment's cap badge. They're able to provide low scale engineering tasks -- small scale demo, bunkers, hasty minefield, clearing charges, etc. On parade, they march at the head of the battalion wearing big leather aprons, gauntlets, and double-headed axes over their shoulder. And yes, there are medical/religious exemptions from shaving.
For 5:08, the Canadian Forces are legally allowed to be deployed in Canada as regular troops. A Province or Territory can request any Canadian Forces unit in their jurisdiction to help civilian authorities and the requesting authority (whether it is a Province, Territory or municipal authority) must pay the Canadian Forces for their service during the deployment. There was a famous case in 1999 when Toronto Mayor Mel Lastman called the Canadian Army to remove snow for two weeks. For additional information, the Canadian Armed Forces technically does not have any branches because of the 1968 unification of the Armed Forces. This means that the Canadian Army, the Royal Canadian Navy and the Royal Canadian Air Force are not branches but are instead environmental commands. The Canadian Armed Forces is however split into two Service Forces, the Regular Forces (consisting of the elemental commands) and the Reserve Forces (consisting of the Primary Reserves, the Supplementary Reserves, the Cadet Organizations Administration and Training Service, and the Canadian Rangers.
I was in the Primary Reserve, when the floods hit Quebec back in 2012 they asked who wants to go to put the names up on the board. The Sgts and Officers decided who would go. The Regular Force ( full time is there too)
We do have a reserve force. I know cause i was one a looong time ago and loved it and miss it even more. Before that i was an army cadet which made me want to be a canadian soldier. I was in a rifle regiment which i prefer. It was the greatest time of my life. My weapon at the time was an FNC1A1. Great weapon great training and a great time
Thank you for your support and willingness to get to know your brothers in arms to your north. We have a lot of proud military history , considering our relatively small population, what we lack in numbers we make it up with tenacity, skill and esprit de corps . We are a peaceful nation and do our best to promote it….however when push comes to shove and we are asked to fight… we do it without question and we do it well…. I spent over 25 years in the Canadian Army and I would do it all again …
I was twice in the Canadian Forces Reserves. In 1985 and 1990 in two different regiments. Big changes between those years. Going from Belgian FAL assault rifles and Sten machine guns to, I believe, Canadian C7 assault rifles. The only thing I didn't like was driving the Bombardier Iltis. This was the Humvee version of the Canadian forces. They were not very practical. The best memory was when we had exercises in the US. Driving back to Canada on the US highways in military convoys Americans were waiving at us. In Canada on the other hand we got the middle finger by some motorists. Anyway, the Canadian Forces are great, too bad they don't have the funding to get better equipment nor the interest of young people interested in joining the military. But that might change in the future. Great video by the way.
Regular and reserve soldiers can be deployed in Canada anywhere. But more often it's the reserves that are called into action and deployed locally. During sever disasters, example: Ice storm of St. Lawrence Valley, or the Red River Flood of 1997, both regular and reserves will be called into action. The need for service personnel will be greater.
Here in Canada, we don't have a national guard. It Is literally the military who gets deployed in a natural disaster if needed. Has back up to the civilian organisation. And also, we have a special unit of search and rescue in the military for when civilian organisations can't get through, they are called as last resort.
5:40 Canadian soldiers are both put national guard and pur military, any national issues that require military intervention they also get help from reservists militia and cadets.
Do you think all of Canada is cold? I'm in southern Ontario and in the summer, the humidity is just ridiculous! I think the American Forces need to improve their knowledge in geography.
The reserve system, Canadian Coast Guard, as well as aspects of he Royal Canadian Mounted Police are all part of National Defence. The military can deploy anywhere in Canada and abroad.
Um... nope the Canadian Coast Guard is part of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and is not part of the military. I know because I served 25 years in the Coast Guard. Yes we occasionally interacted with the military (ie Search and Rescue) but that was mostly it. Curiously, the RCMP are considered to be a regiment of cavalry in the order of battle but they have mainly served as Provost Corps (military police) in past conflicts, specifically World War II...
Thank You for Respecting Canadians! One Grandfather was an American Major on the ground and a Flight Louie in the air in Canada-Trained Americans at a High River, Lethbridge! He was a Barnstormer- WA ( Red ) Sherman! My Great Grandfather was William Tecumseh Sherman USA from Missouri! My Grandfather Sniper - “ Sharpshooter “ Patricia Light Infantry in Canada and my Uncle was Army USA - 82 Airborne!
In my home town in Canada we had a severe flood that the reserves where sent in to help with sandbagging. They were all great but really looked like your normal civilian just in military fatigues. Later in the week , we got some professional soldiers to help, I tell yah, them dudes were huge and badass.
WE ROCK!!!!!!! And watch VIMY ridge. My father served our country for 32 years. My grandfather served RAF in WW1 and RCAF in WW2. He was at VIMY and Normandy. And we DON’T just have cold weather. It was 35 degrees centigrade where I am for about 7 weeks this summer. And no national guard, but reserve soldiers
In Canada our reserve units are part of fulltime brigades, IE 1st Battalion, The Nova Scotia Highlanders (North) Truro NS, is one of four infantry battalions which form the combat power of 36 Canadian Brigade Group. The Battalion’s main task at present is to prepare combat capable forces to provide augmentation of deployed regular force units. Units are under the same command structure as regular solders. Provinces do not have any control of units.
Indeed, in Canada we have one armed force, the Canadian Forces, and they can be legally deployed within the country. They were deployed during the October Crisis of 1969 to counter terrorism, and multiple times to assist in natural disasters, most recently in the forest fires.
CAF assisting in domestic operations, or aid to the civil power. The CAF can and does deploy for domestic operations, and occurs when a Provincial leaders make that request to the federal government. It usually occurs at a number of governmental levels, starting with municipal request to the province and then to the Feds. I served on two domestic deployments during my 10 years in the CAF. As far as the camo/CADPAT uniform, it looks a lot better once it fades a little, I am old school and also wore the old OD uniform which I loved.
Canada has never lost a war it participated in, including WW1, WW2, Korea, Afghanistan. Also, Canada was colony of Britain when the US invaded in 1812, the White House was torched by British troops and Canada is not part of the US. As too our military, Churchill said that if his army had British officers, American technology and Canadian troops, there was not a war he could not win.
Canada did use basically the same rifle as the Brits prior to the ARs and SA80s. Virtually all the Commonwealth nations used various versions of the FN1 and before that the SMLE family, but Canada's military equipment has generally become more and more in line with the US since ww2, rifles being probably one of the last major equipment overlaps between Canada and the UK
We have reserves but they are federally controlled. We have nothing like a state controlled national guard. The province must ask for soldiers to be deployed.
A comment about the reserves in Canada VS the National Guard. Canadian Provinces do not have their own military and they have no control over the military. The Provinces have to ask the Federal Government for assistance from the military and it is usually forthcoming.
I'm from Canada and from what I know. It's the regular Canadian army and army reserves. Better Send it the Premiere of the province request federal government support. Like we're sending Canadian soldiers to the u con right now. To help with forest fires.
Someone might have answered but here it goes. In Canada we have Regiments, hold over from the British many regiments still have ties with the British regiments. It can be a Brigade or a Battalion. There is the regular army or the army reserve, they both belong to the federal government. When there is trouble be it fires or floods they will activate soldiers from the local areas and the regular army. I also saw a soldier with a French FAMAS
Canada does have a reserve force, the Militia. Our reserves are deployed to regular force units on a regular basis to shore up open slots in units rotating out of the country. All CAF branches can respond to disasters and situations on Canadian soil.
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Not for reservists they are voluntary soldiers and since there is no civilian job guarantee when they return whether domestic or foreign they cannot be forced unless an Act of Parliament is passed. Which would be a form of conscription
@@danielletisserand2321The ones I know must be Class A or B reservists cause when our unit was called up for Op Vector and Op Lentis they were there with us.
@@lachlanhartgerink48 they willing volunteered I had reservists during the the ice storm, y2k and even during the pandemic not to mention various floods in the west of Montreal. Again the call went out to reservists who were willing and available. Those that participated were put on short term class C contracts as they worked side by side with the the reg force guys. Class A is one days work one days pay they have to sign a pay sheet before they start working should any injury occur. Class B is a little more complicated as their contracts are usually in blocks of three months or less and can be renewed for another term. The thing is that a reservist cannot whether A or B has no obligation to volunteer, there is nothing in DOAD's or in government legislation that will force an employer or even a school to grant them the time off and protect their position once the operation is done. That being said there are a lot of reservists who are in school part time or have the means to take time off as class C gives them the same benefits as the regular force. As I stated in my comment only an Act of Parliament can force a reservist to be deployed at home or abroad.
To answer some of the questions, our primary weapon is the C7A2 which is the M16 equivelant and we have a C8 - M4 equivelant. if there is a natural disaster they typically deploy units that best suit the situation (first). infantry and medical, typically, but not limited to. We train all over the world, and even in texas and california for desert warfare, but among all, winter warfare is by far the most challenging.
First Special Services Force ...hmmm depends on what you call them ..I believe Britain created the very first commando units in 1940 ..later called the SAS ( Special Air Services ) founded in 1941 ...
@@Will-he-wont-he The name of the unit was the 1st Special Service Force. It does not denote that they were the first commando unit ever. The SAS certainly preceded them, and who knows, maybe there were other units with similar training and duties before the SAS. How about the Royal Marines, they go back to the days of sailing ships. They weren't called commandos back then, that's a modern term, but they carried out the same function.
Hey there just a quick question for anyone. So as an American living in America right now would it be possible for me to join the Canadian armed forces?
In December 2022 the Defence Minister announced that you no longer have to be a citizen to join the CAF, permanent residents can now apply. So, with your present situation, no you can't, but if you decide to immigrate to Canada and can get permanent resident status you'll be able to apply.
Canada does not have a National Guard. The provinces of Canada do not have their own militaries. There is only the Canadian Army Regulars and supplemented by Primary Reserves. All members regular and reserve are federal employees. OPPERATION LENTUS is the ongoing operation to provide Aid to Civil Powers. For the most part soldiers deploying in Canada are unarmed. Only a handful of times since the 1950s have soldiers been deployed armed in Canada, FLQ Crisis, Oka, Ipperwash,.. not many. The Camo is called CADPAT-TW Canadian Disruptive Pattern Temperate Woodland. This was the fist digital camouflaged in the world. Introduced in the late 1990s MARPAT (Marine PAttern) was modeled after CADPAT. There is also a CADPAT-ARID for desert conditions. The rifle is a C7 it is a Canadian variant of the M4 with M16 Length Barrel, with a thicker profile. Select fire Semi and Auto- no burst. Originally made by Diemaco it has now been bought out and is COLT CANADA. The Sight is the ELCAN C79 fixed 3.5 power scope, the same scope is also mounted on the C9LMG (M249, FN Minimi). They've been using scopes since the adoption of the C7 in the 1990s. There was a C8 Carbine versions which has mostly been replaced with the C7A2 version seen in this video. The C7A2 has the collapsing butt sock, full length barrel and green plastic furniture.
The provinces or territories leaders are the ones that call on the Federal Government to deploy the Military for disaster aid. The Canadian Military helps with flooding, forest fires, deploying COVID vaccines to reserves, and most recently the big hurricane that caused massive damage to Nova Scotia, PEI, and part of Newfoundland. This is the main reason why support for Canadian Troops has always been high in Canada because the general public sees and interacts with them in times of disaster. In times of disaster, the people call on the leaders to deploy the Canadian Military for aid. And it's coast to coast.
Maybe you you should consider repositioning your inset out of the main point of interest areas of the video.I would suggest omitting it altogether and stopping the video and adding it when you male your points. Your opinions and viewpoint is the crux of the video and what is really important.
Overdose of military, today. Just watched the Trooping of the Colour, for the Queen's platinum jubilee, absolutely brilliant, even the horses behaved. So the boys will have some normality soon. 2 hours of precision square bashing must be hard work, done with military precision. Our nation thanks them. Loved the Royal Air Force flypast.
Yes we have what we call reserve forces, and a lot of the time when it comes to aiding in natural disasters, it is the reserves that get called out but they are definitely working along side regular forces.
WWII could not have been won by the Allies if it were not for the entry of the USA into the war. To put the comment at 1:27 in perspective: '...they (Canadian Army) were instrumental in helping us (the USA) win the war (WWII)'. Canada declared war on Germany on 10 Sep 1939 - nearly 1 year, 3 months before Pearl Harbour. Three of my uncles served (John and Charles (Army), William (RCAF); two of my mother's cousins Bill and Gene (Army) were captured at Dieppe 9 Aug 1942 spending the remainder of the war in various German prison camps; 2 of my father's cousins were killed in action (Joseph (RCAF) navigator shot down over France 23 May 1944, to be followed in 108 days when his brother George (Army) was killed in Italy 8 Sep 1944.
Hey... Cheers from Canada. As an OLD ex-Infanteer, I'll answer some of your queries. I haven't been in for DECADES, but a lot of the kit still in use by the infantry was around or planned to be introduced, before I left.
1- Those M4s are actually Canadian-made versions of the AR model. The original company, Diemaco, was an engineering firm and was eventually bought out by Colt. It's now called COLT CANADA. The C7 is the long barrel, and the C8 is the carbine version. We made many of the new add-ons and mods that the US took for its own design features when they upgraded the M-16s. Like the extractor cover, thicker barrels with less resonance (vibrations) and more accuracy and sustained fire capabilities, etc... Our SFW C8 was adopted by the SAS and other NATO Nordic or Northern countries. Just like we did with the old FN-FAL, we "winterized" the thing. A US M4 and a Canadian C8 will NOT function the same in -45°C temp...
Our Squad MG is called the C9 (it's a NATO O5.56mm FN like the US M249, with little differences), and our platoon or company MG is the C6, which is almost the same as the US M240 NATO 7,62mm... The old Carl G is a training one, reg forces use the mark 3, not an old one like this.
2- We have a very small reserve force. And we do NOT have a law that prohibits Canadian Forces from operating in-country. Helping out the civilian population during emergencies, IS part of the job. JTF2 is the counter-terrorism unit and they DO operate inside Canada.
Have a good training run.
BTW: Cold US prairies are NOT like cold Canadian boonies. You ain't seen NOTHING until you spend two weeks in February up North... Unless you went to Alaska... Then it's probably pretty close... But if you DRESS for it, it's GORGEOUS and really amazing times.
Aid to the Civil Powers
Spent 7 years with 1PPCLI in Edmonton. I know all about those cold prairie winters. Nothing like -45 before windchill outside and the barracks are -20 inside. I've been out since 2006 and I still can't feel parts of my face or feet. Good times though, would do it again in a heartbeat if I could.
I did love the old FN when I was in - again decades ago
i wouldn't call the reserves very small, its pretty substantial compared to the reg force, btw reg force almost never deploys in canada its always reserves
@@spentcasing3990 When it's -10° in the tent and it feels so warm.
Man I swear you're like one of the only TH-camrs I've seen (that isn't Canadian) that gives Canada any credit for its role in the second world war. Much love🇨🇦🇺🇲
You should check UK channels, the Brits know why despite invading Canada 5 times the money doesn't have pictures of dead US presidents on it.
We know just because someone is polite you don't want to push them, it's the awful mix of French and Scottish blood. They also know just how much coldblooded courage it requires to go into a Portsmouth pub with a hatband that says HMCS PANSY :)
Everyone always ignores Canada's martial history until they talk about war crimes. Anywhere the British were deployed Canadians were deployed, with the exception of when we were deployed as our own full battalions.
Unfortunately our liberal/communist government has gutted our armed forces we have 3 days worth of ammo if we have to actually fight . The airforce can only say 60 of our 120ish cf 18s are combat viable and most are less than a hundred hours of having to be retired due to airframe stress . But we still insist on sending things and money we dont have to a looseing war in Ukraine! The government of Canada is the enemy of the people ! They are worthless and must go !
I love my Canadian military. They made Canada. They define Canada. They are the soul of Canada. Thank you those in active service, and veterans as well. Thank you for showing interest in my country. Cheers mate.
Agreed
Did you know that in Korea Canada had the 3rd highest numbers of troops among the UN forces.
At the battle of Kapyong which happened 70 years ago this April 23rd, a small force of 700 Princess Patricias Canadian Light Infantry held off
thousands of Red Chinese troops who came in waves. The Chinese had automatic weapons called Burp Guns whereas the PPLCLI had bolt action Lee Enfield rifles. The Kapyong valley was the main artery to the South Korea so if lost the Chinese would over run the South. The Pats were stationed on one side of the valley and the Australians on the other After heavy attacks and being low on ammo the Aussies withdrew leaving the Canucks alone. After three days of intensive battle Pats held the line in particular D Co. Platoon who were down to 24 men. Their Lieutenant called down artillery on his own position as the Chinese were only 100 ft in front. Thousands of shells rained down and in the morning there were over 1000 Chinese troops dead. No Pats were killed in the barrage but 10 died during the battle. The Chinese withdrew from that point on and asked for peace talks. U.S. President gave the Pats a Presidential Citation as they had turned the course of the action. Thanks for you kind comments on our small but effective military.
Uncle was in Pats. At Kapyong. Passed away, late '90s. Respect.
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What was his name ? My friend Ernie Seronik was in B company and might have known him.
@@DavidMScott-cs8pp James. Last name mine. Wpg. Used to bring him a turkey at Christmas. Early '90s. Never spoke with him much. Stoic, or ptsd. Quiet man. My father (38 yrs RCAF) checked in on him; was at his funeral . 2 cousins died in Hong Kong. 1 in combat; his brother was bayoneted to death by the Japanese, as an example for prisoners.I believe Royal Wpg Rifles. Not much family interest in sushi after that. In my spare time, I try to trace their stories. Regimental records, etc. Small town in Southern MB has a memorial with all their names on it. Another uncle drove tanks in Africa, Sicily, and Holland. Another flew Lancs for Britain (ret. 1970's on Vulcans).They both passed in the '80s. An uncle rode dispatch in Europe (Holland) and passed in '80s: another kia in Normandy. Great uncle kia Lord Strathcona's Horse (1914-1918). My aunts' contributions equally important. Family get-togethers, when I was a kid, they would hold down their lawn chairs, and chat. As a grown man I now understand why the atmosphere of their circle made you feel insignificant. Yet that is just my family. Thousands other families went through that as well. Canadian contributions were massive. Characteristically, these days CDNs are modest, internationally. "Actions not words." Public can enjoy Pickle Ball and Poutine, in oblivion. Proud CDN. Peace.
I've been infantry in the CAF for 5 years now. And I must tell you, we touch so many weapon systems, and go through so many environments and specialty training. We're really jack of all trades vs let's say an American army grunt who might only be a Saw gunner his whole career. I've done atleast 5 specialty training so far and hope to do much more. And nowadays, reserve units are nearly as much trained as reg forces (well for combat trades that is).
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As a very loyal Canadian, I salute you! I’m very proud of our armed forces and the sacrifices you and your loved ones make to keep me and mine safe! I can’t thank you enough, and as the 11th approaches, I thank you all the more. I wear my poppy with pride! Awesome work you folks do, and as someone who worked for the Canadian people’s welfare as an ER nurse for almost 30 years, I understand your pride, determination and sacrifices our families accept with no complaint. Thank you for being there! 🇨🇦 🖖🏻
They use to call us militia plugs back in the 80 ontil that guy in the hill got shot
Fellow Canadian. Thank you for your service my friend. ❤
Waw like a dream come true I can finally shot automatic weapons
i'm Canadian and i really appreciate the respect you gave to Canada in this video :) there is no 2 other countries that share the same values and never worried about the USA -Canada border!! We will always protect eachother like brothers and sisters :)
Yes, both countries share values of forcing injections into kids, mutilating the genitals of kids, sexualizing kids, and of course, funding EU NAZIS.
amen
Canadian troops are amazing helping during natural disasters. They provided much needed relief for the firefighters fighting the forest fires over the past few years here in Alberta and the devastating flooding in BC last year. So very grateful for our fantastic military. Their selfless service is much appreciated.
We don’t have a national guard, we do have reservists and specific regiments in different provinces.
4:32 Canadian here, most of canada actually isnt that cold year round. Some parts are bad in the winter, but unless their training for arctic circumstances, it would make sense to train in forests and rainforests
Our primary riffle is the C7 A2 (canadian version of the M16)
Actually America helped Canadian and British forces win the war as we were fighting since 1939
You mean 1941 after Japan and Germany declared War on the US, because up to that point the US wasn't willing to lift a finger, other than to sell their weapons to Britain.
Thanks for brining that fact to the conversation. Our students need to knw that Canada was instramental in winning the war, was active in the action to end it, fought for more than a year before Churchill (UK) and Canada finally convinced the US to join the fight. Your comment that "Canada helped the US to win the war" is a bit disconcerting and a slight to Canada. I love the US, visit often, but am disappointed your students are not given factual information
As a Canadian vet thanks for the video.
To answer your question, there is no equivalent to the National Guard in Canada where military forces are under state/provincial command. All troops, regular and reserve, are federal, i.e., Government of Canada, Department of National Defence. (note the C in defence).
I was a regular force(fulltime) infantry for 9 years in Canada, and yes for natural disasters they deploy us, depending on where the incident occurs in the country will determine which units will be called up. sometimes we get reserve units called to help bulk our numbers up too.
funny thing about the M4.
Canada "technically" made the "M4" before the US did.
the first flat top upper on an AR was actually designed for the c7a1 by Richard Swan, the founder of A.R.M.S, for the Canadian military in 1988.
it was also full auto instead of that stupid 3 round burst mechanism. quite literally an m4, about 3-4 years before the m16a4/m4a1 was designed.
I have served for over 40 years in the Canadian military. We have both Regular and Reservist members that are in all three elements; Air, Land and Sea. Any can be deployed either on home territory or elsewhere, wherever the need is. Most reservists are part time, encompassing usually only the weekends, some are almost full time however, they must take about a month or two months break off of their duty. There are a select few who serve full time but are still reservists. Regular Force, Reservists and Royal Canadian Mounted Police can be deployed within Canada, overseas to help with natural disasters, overseas for peacekeeping or in war zones. Each element also has specialized sections with well trained personnel. I have worked with a number of these members over my 40+ years of service. Hope that answers your question.
You don't ever want to meet our version of Seal Team 6...we have the skills and all the good toys...
In the Canadian military no Bachelors degree is required to enter Officer training. It is one year split into 4/3 month phases. The last phase is equivalent to doing the US Ranger course - in other words very demanding. This is true for all ranks in the regular Canadian Army. Back in my day , early 80s, we still used the 7.62mm FN, 9mm Sterling MkIV and the 9mm Browning as a side arm. The military is small in Canada but highly trained and motivated.
Officers have to finish a university degree now. You only need to be "in the way of completing it" to join as an officer. So basically you sign proving you're gonna get a degree or be either released or transferred into the ranks soldiers.
@@Tsusday hello there and thanks for the update. In my day basic officer training was in Chilliwack, BC. As you know it rains a lot there so when we were in the field we were always wet. Phases 2-4 were in Gagetown. Out of 250 only 25 of us were left at the end to become Infantry Officers. We were the-jacks-of-all-trades back then too. However, I think now your generation has a more demanding time. My beret off to you for you and your mates' service and the best to you all!
@@andrewwilson4975 Yeah Valcartier is quite similar in weather. Everytime we need to hit the field it's raining buckets... Thanks for your service!
~~ hello )))Just, a Quiet Question,, ,,You Mentioned, Chilliwack B.C. ~ Were you in the Canadian Army Engineers, Program there ?? ~~ My Great Aunt married one of Them.. She said, Many of the Boy's were sent to Germany, to Fort Victoria, in Werl Germany after Graduation from Chilliwack.. It would be interesting to know ,, if you , were one of them or know, any of them or about them...
I have inherited my Aunts Photo Album,, & the names beside the Photo's. if, so,,,, You are part of the Canadian Military History ,for those sent Overseas to Germany in the early days of the 1960's !!!
I was an infantry reservist and man I sure miss that FN C1 A1 I was issued with. Hell of a good infantry weapon for its day and when the FN was replaced these rifles just disappeared from the face of the earth. I would have loved to be able to buy one.
I am very proud of every Canadian soldier and their professionalism. I am equally ashamed of our government who cheapskate out on the provision of military equipment that would allow our guys to carry out the broad missions that are required for a small nation with the second largest landmass and longest ocean coastline of any country in the world.
Canada had the third largest combat role in Afghanistan and the third highest lost of troops , Canadian snipers set three world long distance record kills in Afghanistan and Iraq
Canadian soldier here. Thanks for this good job. Although I'm surprised you know little of the Canadian forces. Because I've trained with American forces many times. Deployed with you guys and served on the battlefield with you. I guess it's just the draw of the cards for you. Anyways you Americans are great neighbours and great allies God bless you. ❤🇨🇦🇺🇸
When I served. The only ones with beards in the Combat Arms, were Pioneers in the Infantry. Others such as Navy and certain Religions could also have a beard. You could also get a medical card if shaving would cause your skin harm. In our entire Regiment in Armoured we had no one with beards.
I'm Canadian and i can promise you US special forces had beards in Afghanistan ( win the respect of the population) Ask any US Marines they certainly respect Canadians :) We are brothers :)
I hasten to add that the British had a hand in the Second World War, the Canadians were involved far earlier than the USA forces, so when you say that the USA and Canadian had the honour to win the war, you had the honour to help the British win the war!
Canadian. Military brat. Generations. WW1, and Boer War contributions are astonishing. Thank you for the video. Peace.
The fellow with the beard is most likely a Combat Engineer and is a Pioneer.
Not sure when the original video was made, but in late 2018 beards were allowed to be worn by all members of the CAF (as long as they're neatly trimmed), regardless of trade or religious accommodations. Outlined in Canforgen 158/18.
The weapon is a C7. The C8 is a carbine version which the British Royal Marine Commandos have adopted. As for the beard: Unless things have changed since I got out, and they probably have, he's a member of his regiment's Pioneer Platoon; Assault Pioneers. Engineers organic to the infantry. They're 031 and they were their regiment's cap badge. They're able to provide low scale engineering tasks -- small scale demo, bunkers, hasty minefield, clearing charges, etc. On parade, they march at the head of the battalion wearing big leather aprons, gauntlets, and double-headed axes over their shoulder. And yes, there are medical/religious exemptions from shaving.
Just before the pandemic beards were authorized to soldiers and the C8 was mainly used by drivers as their personal weapon as it is shorter.
The rifle we use in the Canadian armed forces is the C7 which is the brother of the M4
Love your videos glad to see you posted again
I was in Gagetown 2RCR Recon when they built the combat training center. We did some crazy live fire with the Americans there. It is a huge base.
Canadian army is a small army with a lot of heart.
Thank you we love American 🇺🇸 has well
Canada has a very small millitary but we are very well trained very strong and very strong and pretty new technology
For 5:08, the Canadian Forces are legally allowed to be deployed in Canada as regular troops. A Province or Territory can request any Canadian Forces unit in their jurisdiction to help civilian authorities and the requesting authority (whether it is a Province, Territory or municipal authority) must pay the Canadian Forces for their service during the deployment. There was a famous case in 1999 when Toronto Mayor Mel Lastman called the Canadian Army to remove snow for two weeks.
For additional information, the Canadian Armed Forces technically does not have any branches because of the 1968 unification of the Armed Forces. This means that the Canadian Army, the Royal Canadian Navy and the Royal Canadian Air Force are not branches but are instead environmental commands. The Canadian Armed Forces is however split into two Service Forces, the Regular Forces (consisting of the elemental commands) and the Reserve Forces (consisting of the Primary Reserves, the Supplementary Reserves, the Cadet Organizations Administration and Training Service, and the Canadian Rangers.
I was in the Primary Reserve, when the floods hit Quebec back in 2012 they asked who wants to go to put the names up on the board. The Sgts and Officers decided who would go. The Regular Force ( full time is there too)
We do have a reserve force. I know cause i was one a looong time ago and loved it and miss it even more. Before that i was an army cadet which made me want to be a canadian soldier. I was in a rifle regiment which i prefer. It was the greatest time of my life. My weapon at the time was an FNC1A1. Great weapon great training and a great time
we have reservist but no we don't have ``national guard``.. our army is our national guard.
TY, well done ! Friends, family, allies.
Thank you for your support and willingness to get to know your brothers in arms to your north. We have a lot of proud military history , considering our relatively small population, what we lack in numbers we make it up with tenacity, skill and esprit de corps . We are a peaceful nation and do our best to promote it….however when push comes to shove and we are asked to fight… we do it without question and we do it well…. I spent over 25 years in the Canadian Army and I would do it all again …
I was twice in the Canadian Forces Reserves. In 1985 and 1990 in two different regiments. Big changes between those years. Going from Belgian FAL assault rifles and Sten machine guns to, I believe, Canadian C7 assault rifles. The only thing I didn't like was driving the Bombardier Iltis. This was the Humvee version of the Canadian forces. They were not very practical. The best memory was when we had exercises in the US. Driving back to Canada on the US highways in military convoys Americans were waiving at us. In Canada on the other hand we got the middle finger by some motorists. Anyway, the Canadian Forces are great, too bad they don't have the funding to get better equipment nor the interest of young people interested in joining the military. But that might change in the future. Great video by the way.
Regular and reserve soldiers can be deployed in Canada anywhere. But more often it's the reserves that are called into action and deployed locally. During sever disasters, example: Ice storm of St. Lawrence Valley, or the Red River Flood of 1997, both regular and reserves will be called into action. The need for service personnel will be greater.
Here in Canada, we don't have a national guard. It Is literally the military who gets deployed in a natural disaster if needed. Has back up to the civilian organisation. And also, we have a special unit of search and rescue in the military for when civilian organisations can't get through, they are called as last resort.
Our Reserves are kinda like your Reserve and National Guard all rolled into one, but it's all Federally run
Great video, very informative!
5:40 Canadian soldiers are both put national guard and pur military, any national issues that require military intervention they also get help from reservists militia and cadets.
Do you think all of Canada is cold? I'm in southern Ontario and in the summer, the humidity is just ridiculous! I think the American Forces need to improve their knowledge in geography.
The reserve system, Canadian Coast Guard, as well as aspects of he Royal Canadian Mounted Police are all part of National Defence. The military can deploy anywhere in Canada and abroad.
Um... nope the Canadian Coast Guard is part of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and is not part of the military. I know because I served 25 years in the Coast Guard. Yes we occasionally interacted with the military (ie Search and Rescue) but that was mostly it. Curiously, the RCMP are considered to be a regiment of cavalry in the order of battle but they have mainly served as Provost Corps (military police) in past conflicts, specifically World War II...
RCMP are their own entity. They do help out military. But, do not fall under DND.
Thanks for the review man
Thank You for Respecting Canadians! One Grandfather was an American Major on the ground and a Flight Louie in the air in Canada-Trained Americans at a High River, Lethbridge! He was a Barnstormer- WA ( Red ) Sherman! My Great Grandfather was William Tecumseh Sherman USA from Missouri! My Grandfather Sniper - “ Sharpshooter “ Patricia Light Infantry in Canada and my Uncle was Army USA - 82 Airborne!
In my home town in Canada we had a severe flood that the reserves where sent in to help with sandbagging. They were all great but really looked like your normal civilian just in military fatigues. Later in the week , we got some professional soldiers to help, I tell yah, them dudes were huge and badass.
WE ROCK!!!!!!! And watch VIMY ridge. My father served our country for 32 years. My grandfather served RAF in WW1 and RCAF in WW2. He was at VIMY and Normandy. And we DON’T just have cold weather. It was 35 degrees centigrade where I am for about 7 weeks this summer. And no national guard, but reserve soldiers
In Canada our reserve units are part of fulltime brigades, IE 1st Battalion, The Nova Scotia Highlanders (North) Truro NS, is one of four infantry battalions which form the combat power of 36 Canadian Brigade Group. The Battalion’s main task at present is to prepare combat capable forces to provide augmentation of deployed regular force units. Units are under the same command structure as regular solders. Provinces do not have any control of units.
British Columbia sees summer temperatures between Barstow and Phoenix numbers
I had a reserve cpt tell me that the standard issued Cadpat camo is being switched to some multi-cam bs.
This is a Cdn government made film. Looky good, but not so good. - Former CAF member.
Those are not M4's. They are C7's, which are the Canadian variant of the M4. Made by Colt Canada.
Alot of the time when they are deployed it's our reserves. But it can and is both.
Indeed, in Canada we have one armed force, the Canadian Forces, and they can be legally deployed within the country. They were deployed during the October Crisis of 1969 to counter terrorism, and multiple times to assist in natural disasters, most recently in the forest fires.
Thanks from a vet times two. CAF Radop '82 - '85, USA Medic (Abn) '91 - '00
CAF assisting in domestic operations, or aid to the civil power. The CAF can and does deploy for domestic operations, and occurs when a Provincial leaders make that request to the federal government. It usually occurs at a number of governmental levels, starting with municipal request to the province and then to the Feds. I served on two domestic deployments during my 10 years in the CAF. As far as the camo/CADPAT uniform, it looks a lot better once it fades a little, I am old school and also wore the old OD uniform which I loved.
There are more in this series, like Combat Engineer, etc!
It’s the C7 or C8 by Colt Canada. Very similar to the M16.
With all due respect, they’re using the C7A2, a Canadian made assault rifle for the armed forces, not the M4A1.
It's actually a C7 a colt canada M4 variant.
Canada has never lost a war it participated in, including WW1, WW2, Korea, Afghanistan. Also, Canada was colony of Britain when the US invaded in 1812, the White House was torched by British troops and Canada is not part of the US. As too our military, Churchill said that if his army had British officers, American technology and Canadian troops, there was not a war he could not win.
Canada did use basically the same rifle as the Brits prior to the ARs and SA80s. Virtually all the Commonwealth nations used various versions of the FN1 and before that the SMLE family, but Canada's military equipment has generally become more and more in line with the US since ww2, rifles being probably one of the last major equipment overlaps between Canada and the UK
We can have facial hair in my opinion 1 more aggressive look 2. cam stick doesn't do squat for keeping you warm up here lol
We used to use the FN FAL
We have reserves but they are federally controlled. We have nothing like a state controlled national guard. The province must ask for soldiers to be deployed.
We have reserve troops that are called up but most of the regulars get used first in stuff that in the US an National Guard would get sent to
A comment about the reserves in Canada VS the National Guard. Canadian Provinces do not have their own military and they have no control over the military. The Provinces have to ask the Federal Government for assistance from the military and it is usually forthcoming.
I'm from Canada and from what I know. It's the regular Canadian army and army reserves. Better Send it the Premiere of the province request federal government support. Like we're sending Canadian soldiers to the u con right now. To help with forest fires.
You should also take a look at the pay scale difference
Canadian pay scale. www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/pay-pension-benefits/pay/regular.html
Someone might have answered but here it goes. In Canada we have Regiments, hold over from the British many regiments still have ties with the British regiments. It can be a Brigade or a Battalion. There is the regular army or the army reserve, they both belong to the federal government. When there is trouble be it fires or floods they will activate soldiers from the local areas and the regular army.
I also saw a soldier with a French FAMAS
Look at the Canadian army WW 1, very rich history.
Canada does have a reserve force, the Militia. Our reserves are deployed to regular force units on a regular basis to shore up open slots in units rotating out of the country. All CAF branches can respond to disasters and situations on Canadian soil.
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It's the Victoria Cross.
Make that VictoriA Cross, 'kay?
Doesn’t matter if your reserve or regular force if your called for a natural disaster foreign or domestic your going.
Not for reservists they are voluntary soldiers and since there is no civilian job guarantee when they return whether domestic or foreign they cannot be forced unless an Act of Parliament is passed. Which would be a form of conscription
@@danielletisserand2321The ones I know must be Class A or B reservists cause when our unit was called up for Op Vector and Op Lentis they were there with us.
@@lachlanhartgerink48 they willing volunteered I had reservists during the the ice storm, y2k and even during the pandemic not to mention various floods in the west of Montreal. Again the call went out to reservists who were willing and available. Those that participated were put on short term class C contracts as they worked side by side with the the reg force guys. Class A is one days work one days pay they have to sign a pay sheet before they start working should any injury occur. Class B is a little more complicated as their contracts are usually in blocks of three months or less and can be renewed for another term. The thing is that a reservist cannot whether A or B has no obligation to volunteer, there is nothing in DOAD's or in government legislation that will force an employer or even a school to grant them the time off and protect their position once the operation is done. That being said there are a lot of reservists who are in school part time or have the means to take time off as class C gives them the same benefits as the regular force. As I stated in my comment only an Act of Parliament can force a reservist to be deployed at home or abroad.
To answer some of the questions, our primary weapon is the C7A2 which is the M16 equivelant and we have a C8 - M4 equivelant. if there is a natural disaster they typically deploy units that best suit the situation (first). infantry and medical, typically, but not limited to. We train all over the world, and even in texas and california for desert warfare, but among all, winter warfare is by far the most challenging.
Just a FYI - The movie The Devil's Brigade was about the first Special Services force. It was made up of Canadian and American soldiers.
First Special Services Force ...hmmm depends on what you call them ..I believe Britain created the very first commando units in 1940 ..later called the SAS ( Special Air Services ) founded in 1941 ...
@@Will-he-wont-he The name of the unit was the 1st Special Service Force.
It does not denote that they were the first commando unit ever. The SAS certainly preceded them, and who knows, maybe there were other units with similar training and duties before the SAS. How about the Royal Marines, they go back to the days of sailing ships. They weren't called commandos back then, that's a modern term, but they carried out the same function.
Hey there just a quick question for anyone. So as an American living in America right now would it be possible for me to join the Canadian armed forces?
No
In December 2022 the Defence Minister announced that you no longer have to be a citizen to join the CAF, permanent residents can now apply. So, with your present situation, no you can't, but if you decide to immigrate to Canada and can get permanent resident status you'll be able to apply.
most of the time, civilian aid during crisis or natural disasters its the reservists and wtv garrison that's in the area whom are deployed
i love and appreciate my Brothers
Canadians use the C7 actually that’s what it is
It's actually not the m4, it's a c7, the cousin of the m series. They both are very similar
Canada does not have a National Guard. The provinces of Canada do not have their own militaries. There is only the Canadian Army Regulars and supplemented by Primary Reserves. All members regular and reserve are federal employees. OPPERATION LENTUS is the ongoing operation to provide Aid to Civil Powers. For the most part soldiers deploying in Canada are unarmed. Only a handful of times since the 1950s have soldiers been deployed armed in Canada, FLQ Crisis, Oka, Ipperwash,.. not many.
The Camo is called CADPAT-TW Canadian Disruptive Pattern Temperate Woodland. This was the fist digital camouflaged in the world. Introduced in the late 1990s MARPAT (Marine PAttern) was modeled after CADPAT. There is also a CADPAT-ARID for desert conditions.
The rifle is a C7 it is a Canadian variant of the M4 with M16 Length Barrel, with a thicker profile. Select fire Semi and Auto- no burst. Originally made by Diemaco it has now been bought out and is COLT CANADA. The Sight is the ELCAN C79 fixed 3.5 power scope, the same scope is also mounted on the C9LMG (M249, FN Minimi). They've been using scopes since the adoption of the C7 in the 1990s. There was a C8 Carbine versions which has mostly been replaced with the C7A2 version seen in this video. The C7A2 has the collapsing butt sock, full length barrel and green plastic furniture.
The provinces or territories leaders are the ones that call on the Federal Government to deploy the Military for disaster aid. The Canadian Military helps with flooding, forest fires, deploying COVID vaccines to reserves, and most recently the big hurricane that caused massive damage to Nova Scotia, PEI, and part of Newfoundland. This is the main reason why support for Canadian Troops has always been high in Canada because the general public sees and interacts with them in times of disaster. In times of disaster, the people call on the leaders to deploy the Canadian Military for aid. And it's coast to coast.
Maybe you you should consider repositioning your inset out of the main point of interest areas of the video.I would suggest omitting it altogether and stopping the video and adding it when you male your points. Your opinions and viewpoint is the crux of the video and what is really important.
CAF dont use M4, its some kind of variant, dont remember the name
Canadian military may not be big but we are the best at what we do were well trained smart ..and now how to get are job done effectively
These M4 are modified according to canadian specs.
Overdose of military, today. Just watched the Trooping of the Colour, for the Queen's platinum jubilee, absolutely brilliant, even the horses behaved. So the boys will have some normality soon. 2 hours of precision square bashing must be hard work, done with military precision. Our nation thanks them. Loved the Royal Air Force flypast.
I watched the trooping and flypast today aswell
@@amysutt brilliant and lovely.
Yes we have what we call reserve forces, and a lot of the time when it comes to aiding in natural disasters, it is the reserves that get called out but they are definitely working along side regular forces.
Its not an m4 it is a colt canada c8, a canadian inproved verson of the m4 much supprtior
Yes the Canadian Armed Forces has reg forces witch is full time and reserve witch is part time
They are army troops. We just had them in my province after Hurricane Fiona
Facial hair needs to be shaved when deployed in areas where hazmat situations may occur, ( so the gas mask can seal)
WWII could not have been won by the Allies if it were not for the entry of the USA into the war.
To put the comment at 1:27 in perspective: '...they (Canadian Army) were instrumental in helping us (the USA) win the war (WWII)'. Canada declared war on Germany on 10 Sep 1939 - nearly 1 year, 3 months before Pearl Harbour. Three of my uncles served (John and Charles (Army), William (RCAF); two of my mother's cousins Bill and Gene (Army) were captured at Dieppe 9 Aug 1942 spending the remainder of the war in various German prison camps; 2 of my father's cousins were killed in action (Joseph (RCAF) navigator shot down over France 23 May 1944, to be followed in 108 days when his brother George (Army) was killed in Italy 8 Sep 1944.
try the video "Canadians change when they hear the word War."
'They were in WW2'. No kidding? Howsabout WW1? And before that, The Second Boer War?
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