A Day in the Life of a Cadet! // Une journée dans la vie des cadets!

Have you ever considered taking part in a Cadet Summer Training opportunity? We sat down last summer with three cadets who were doing it for the first time at the Greenwood Cadet Training Centre located at Canadian Forces Base Greenwood, Nova Scotia. Hear them describe their summer training experience firsthand, and witness some of the exciting opportunities that are waiting for you at one of our 22 training centres located across the country!
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Avez-vous déjà pensé à prendre part à un camp d'instruction d'été des Cadets? Nous avons rencontré l'été dernier trois cadets qui y participaient pour la première fois au Centre d'instruction des Cadets de Greenwood, situé à la Base des Forces canadiennes Greenwood, en Nouvelle-Écosse. Écoutez-les raconter leur expérience dans leurs mots et découvrez quelques-unes des opportunités qui s'offrent à vous dans l'un de nos 22 centres d'instruction à travers le pays.

[@benjaminmacaulay4936]

"I wake up around 6:00" If you wake "around 6:00" you will not have your bed or your uniform ready for inspection. You're looking at 5:15-5:30 to get your bed and uniform done, and makes sure the rest of your barracks are clean. Camp is great except for the lack of sleep.

[@katherinejia9752]

At Blackdown reveille goes at 0600 but every bodies up at 0530 or earlier on Delta. To change into combats and stuff. Then after breakfast we get back and have time to do our beds and inspection.

[@robertshen1423]

wait did you take BDC in the summer of 2016?

[@kunfang5604]

Doesn't work like that. If reveille is at 0600, that means 0600 and you're not allowed to get up any earlier than that. By the way wake up time isn't inspection time. That happens after breakfast usually.

[@dagietto4]

This is Greenwood, all CTCs are different. Back when I was at Greenwood, we weren't inspected until after breakfast, and we were given about half an hour to clean and get ready beforehand. Granted, I only took GT before going off to a different CTC so they took it easy on us, but yes, waking up "around 6:00" gives you plenty of time.

[@lamperry6631]

Benjamin Macaulay exactly

[@brendanross1604]

I was wondering if it was the Canadian cadets, then I saw the rest of the title.

[@user-kd9qk7ij2j]

BRENDAN ROSS wow

[@kaelwichmann8018]

yo thats crazy

[@XMorbidReignX]

This brings back a haunting amount of memories. Left cadets....12 years ago or so? RMC, the resort camp. Comox, the resort camp, but with the ocean and edible jelly fish. Ah nostalgia.

[@ildart8738]

Cold Lake, 2k7, aircrew survival, Mustang Flt. After 3 days in the wild, I started eating like an animal after returning into the mess hall. This course taught me really well the distinction between an animal and a human being. 3 days without ordinary food turned me into a wild animal. Keep in mind that besides Aircrew Survival, there is also a Survival Instructor Course that lasts 6 weeks, with no food, and no water.

[@cloutogelevatedtv9000]

I just got back from Basic Military band At HMCS Quadra, it was a great experience!

[@kitkatnguyen4332]

+jordan herbert I'm a first year, so I haven't gone yet. Pretty excited though.

[@cloutogelevatedtv9000]

Kitkat Nguyen It's a worth while, you should take the course that you want.

[@trainknut]

I've been to Albert Head and Vernon, never went to any courses in Quadra or Cold Lake, I heard they are nice. By the way, if any of you get the chance, you should do ARMI(Air Rifle Marksmanship Instructor) they teach you a lot about marksmanship, and as the course progresses you will get the chance to really test out your leadership skills, each platoon gets to command, coach, and assist the other platoons(Mainly GTs) But the community is unrivaled, you can say what you want about how relaxed the course is, and how low the standards are, but you cannot knock the sense of community between the course cadets. I mean for Christ sake, the entire company dressed up in green streamers and face paint for Battalion Sports, everybody else is all serious with their uniforms and their strict standards, and we come marching down the hill looking like we just got out of a frat house.

[@blakehollingshead813]

I’m going to Basic Pipes and Drums at Rocky Mountain Summer Cadet Training Center

[@benn__ben5545]

Yo quadra is the best! I'm doin basic survival

[@cowii5610]

I’m really afraid that I’ll mess up really bad and they’ll get really mad at me. I’m not the best at drill and I have a lot of trouble being organized

[@joshuah2722]

It's been a long time since any cadets have gone to camp or done large parades. Mistakes are gonna happen and that's okay. As long as your try to adapt and work hard, you'll be alright

[@MasterCorporalK.Storch]

Not too much yelling

[@Kigey]

That’s what they teach you

[@Decastorm666]

The Instructors here don't yell btw

[@fooshfoosh1809]

from my experience at DCI, you basically need to make mistakes in order to succeed, they wont get upset at you if you mess up, they'll only get upset if you dont put the effort in

[@SitInTheShayd]

what you should have done is film from 3 different bases. Blackdown, Trenton, and(i can't remember where sea cadets go) it would have been better to get the perspective from army and sea too not just air

[@SitInTheShayd]

im in lindsay if you're looking for people to interview

[@czarl]

Great video ***** feel free to drop by RCSCC Rainbow in Victoria, we have awesome cadets that will help out. and Elder Scrolls Online , the main Sea Cadet base out west is HMCS Quadra in Comox, BC

[@SitInTheShayd]

Thanks Czarl!

[@techiphonegames]

The Elder Scrolls HMCS Ontario

[@SitInTheShayd]

thank you

[@andreainouye3902]

Harder you work as a cadet faster you get recognized and promoted I read the manual one weekend after receiving basic training as a air cadet wrote all exams that Monday and taught courses that following Wednesday I have learning disabilities special needs it didn't stop me from the Special Service Force and M113 50 cal.m72 and other vehicles and in the heat of battle in Mogadishu 1993 I took initiative and learned to drive Bisons Cougars up a ramp onto a ship very tight ship I learned on the spot 0230 hrs

[@animeroll1911]

This made me excited for GT :)

[@eoghanmoore5672]

Animeroll same

[@Bunkerbob100]

Animeroll I'm going to tell you, GT is so amazing and you will LOVE it. Have a great time!

[@animeroll1911]

Julie LeBlanc thanks! I'm nervous because I'm going alone but I'm excited at the same time

[@eoghanmoore5672]

coll I'm sooo nervous

[@Bunkerbob100]

Eoghan Moore When are you going?

[@cfairfull8030]

Just did BATA at Gimli this year. Probably most fun I've had in my whole life. Cobra Flight intake 1 for the win!

[@andreainouye3902]

Winning is a constant decision on your part see Navy Seals training and Green Berets training and Honored Marines who saved me in Mogadishu with fire and support as we Canadian Dragoons drove through the city

[@ericli6339]

Just completed BMQ in Chiliwack and I want to say Cadet camp was so much easier than the actual military camps. Reserves were for the big bois.

[@mindmatters282]

ya think?

[@macadamia668]

Only difference is Military basic training holds value to their training. Cadets is just wannabe drill instructors with toxic power complexes.

[@trainknut]

So this is what it's like on the other side, I gotta say those barracks look a lot nicer than the tents we had in Vernon, and the glorified shipping containers we had in Albert Head.

[@matthewmacmaster730]

This was posted on my birthday. Also I just got back yesterday from GT! I was in expeditor flight and I got top cadet!

[@canadianreaction2440]

I'm a lance Corporal in the RCACC (Army) it's so fun. I might go to Valcartier in the summer

[@racutis]

Did you go?

[@andreainouye3902]

I was a boyscout a blue belt in Judo and after 5 years with 94 air cadets I finished a CWO

[@quantum8645]

I am 15 years old and thinking about joining army cadets, I know most people join at a younger age but my question is, what can I expect on my first day, because I won't know much about cadets am I teamed with other newbies?

[@sadpinkboy1693]

Quantum yeah they would put you with the other "green stars" which are first year cadets, you would have like classes learning the basics and if you excel they might bump you up so your with people your age

[@cfairfull8030]

Quantum I'm an air cadet, but this might help. It may be a bit intimidating and you might not have any friends at the start, but the more you get involved the more friends you make, the more fun you have. Take every opportunity Cadets gives you. It will help in the future.

[@fezii9043]

I joined when I was 15, granted you will miss a lot of the learning aspect and other opportunities but you're with people your age, and there's still so much that can be done as a cadet that you can't do anywhere else.

[@mrblue2052]

@@ezekiel5537 no, my first summer camp was basic survival

[@mrblue2052]

Don't worry, join para.

[@acsmstudios9582]

I’m going to my first camp at greenwood tomorrow. I’m pretty nervous and I don’t know what to expect

[@xFirestormerX]

Ah Birchill I remember marching past and a bunch of people in gas masks hanging off the side of black vans driving strait for us, our Flight sergeant yelled SCRAM as they drove past screaming out of the way! man Greenwood is a time!

[@spritenaya1799]

What were the people in masks doing?

[@xFirestormerX]

@@spritenaya1799 They were hanging on to the van with rifles on their backs, I'm guessing it was a military training exercise

[@steventaylor9796]

Funnily enough I got back from greenwood CTC today and I was in Orr flight 2018

[@chrismcneil7616]

I was in avenger

[@chrismcneil7616]

also went there last summer pretty cool thinking about basic survival this year

[@Rannatiscursed]

I'm nervous for summer camp this summer. I've never been and I'm not sure what to expect at all. I joined cadets later and I only have two people I know going to the same camp as me.

[@ninadula8429]

It's okay to be nervous, but there's nothing to be nervous about. The people there will show you where to go and everything. Don't worry about knowing people before you go, you'll meet a lot of new people there. camp is the best

[@andrewfilipowitz3154]

Turtlemaster 200 cool I think I was the intake before you (GO FLIGHT 17!)

[@citrussplashminecraft8835]

Did u meet anyone from 164 squadron?

[@a3justice637]

I'm in 164.

[@oneboredfool9578]

I went to Gagetown in NB a few years back. Best thing ive ever done so much fun i didn't want to leave. You may be home sick for a bit but you will get over it as you start making friends. Plus they had a N64 at the canteen so I got to relive some of my younger years with friends absolutely loved it.

[@jcollyer7921]

On General Service Training weeks in Australia we get up at 0600 and stand down is 2300

[@user-cu3io1th2w]

Les cadets est une tres belle opportunité pour moi jai passée deux été dans les camps et cette été je vais faire 4 semaines cest vraiment la plus belle partie de mon été il y en a qui sont aller a valcartier?

[@JihuMin]

I am wondering what type of cadet this is like where I am it’s after school hours from 18:00 to 21:30.

[@oxvancool8310]

I'm 16 I just joined cadets this year and I am wondering if there are other 16 year old beginners like me. I am quite nervous. I may be doing a six week camp this summer and I was just curious.

[@jagritiluitel7619]

omg same i am 16 as well and new. i got selected for advanced aviation this summer pretty excited. btw what squadron are you from?

[@hockeyfan-ri5cv]

Ayy what’s advanced aviation like? I want to do it next year in 2019

[@fezii9043]

I'm 16 as well and joined 8 months ago, it's tough man, not knowing anything about how stuff works in and around the squadron.

[@bedwartrolls842]

Thinking of joining the army cadets next month when i’am of age

[@marcelaaray3812]

i am in cadets and it is so fun but can be tiring at times

[@rayyan6602]

Get in step... all of you.

[@andreainouye3902]

Never give up on your missions and remember no tolerance for alcohol fighting racism and most importantly no tolerance for abuse of any kind

[@newsun444]

It was fun except for a few bullies and stuff...

[@adi_aperture]

as a srilankan cadet we sleep at midnight and wake up at 5.00 am

[@cortanatheai6103]

Any air cadets? Oh wait

[@jillianemontecillo]

F/O Zach I'm joining army cadet my dad made me without knowing. I'm like 😭😞😞☹️☹️

[@cortanatheai6103]

Yengso08jill do you have any extra curricular activities?

[@auxobl]

i'm joining air cadets

[@hendrikfalkenberg8342]

I am air cadet

[@gabriellepoulin2500]

I’m a aircadet😊

[@owensteed5052]

Done it before the camp is crazy

[@fireredlion1013]

i went to an outdoor education centre and one of the staff there recommended the cadets program to my group. i'm interested but don't know which element to pick

[@lillimurdoch2409]

FireRedLion101 The differences are what they focus on. Air is more aviation geared. Sea is more boat geared. And army is more field geared. So I would day to choose of you would like to learn about field activities, aviation, or boat stuff. I recommend the program. You will have so much fun no matter what you choose.

[@fezii9043]

If you still can't pick even after you've researched a bit about the different elements then I would suggest picking the corps closest to you, believe it or not but most of cadets across the elements are pretty similar in everything they do, with a few exceptions such as special events, flying, scuba, etc.

[@user-kd9qk7ij2j]

I suggest air cadets, RELLY interesting

[@earthquakerd3296]

Right now I am 11 but when I turn 12 in two months Air cadets is something I wanna do🎉

[@jasonl6984]

I have also overcome my fear of talking to new people. By being in cadets I joined this year I'm a Leading Seaman and I love it lets go 338 defiant!!

[@westleysharpe7221]

Wheres the army cadets at? 🤔

[@thomaslennardbackupemail8745]

Do one 4 army

[@andreainouye3902]

Andrea Lynne Inouye Andrea Lynne da mon chi chi and the magic keys with comfy compassion and understanding of hardworking cadets look for more challenging situations every day daily

[@spectresh9621]

Im going to cold lake alberta in the summer for GT and im pumped

[@nancyyellowstreet2919]

Same here! Off in August.

[@lillimurdoch2409]

Man your going to have so much fun!!! It might be a little dramatic but it's great!!! I loved it.

[@ethanberger7362]

cool i am going to cold lake august 7 th to the 14th

[@XMorbidReignX]

Ah yes Cold Lake where...uh...there's an airforce base here I guess.

[@andreainouye3902]

Basic Special Forces training at a young age be Respectful in all classrooms

[@ItsJAKIGAMING]

Bagotteville is the real one XD

[@angrydoodle8919]

ItsJAKI I’m from there :D

[@michellelee9257]

I’m trying to get my parents to let me join

[@andreainouye3902]

Learn to work together ❤ as a team and you will succeed at everything you put your heart ❤ into later in life

[@connormcquade6114]

o my god thats the video from the same year I went to green wood cool

[@jr.2637]

so im confused, in the summer do u sleep over there lol

[@mrblue2052]

Yes

[@andreainouye3902]

You as a cadet have to take initiative learning immersion heaters as I have seen the worse on my freinds in the Combat Arms you learned Serve and Advance for its in your blood Police officers School teachers and best parents come out of you cadets. Andrea Lynne Inouye

[@istolejahresshipandilldoit3499]

I only joined cadets to get my pilots and gliders licenses

[@tintinwu4627]

IS IT MANADATORY for caring home?

[@AlbertaRose94]

Thank you very much. My son has a better insight as to what might happen at CFB Cold Lake.

[@spectresh9621]

Alberta Rose im going to cold lake!

[@jagnagarajan9766]

I’m also a cadet, I’m a sergeant in Air Cadets.

[@owenaraujo]

I was only 1 of 3 rounds that went to conoght fot gt

[@thetruthcaboose2293]

Thanks to me and my friends our combats WONT LOOK LIKE WE CAME STRAIGHT OUT OF KOREA and BELIVE IT OR NOT, THEY WILL BE CADPAT!. So we won’t look like we’re 70’s Vietnam soldiers.

[@fezii9043]

how? what did you do?

[@thetruthcaboose2293]

Voted to make them different XD.

[@ItsJAKIGAMING]

Same,but we kinda liked them, we would play fortunate son every time we would put them up

[@coledavis5212]

The truth caboose Wait, I thought we weren’t allowed CADPAT? And new combats? I am genuinely confused lol.

[@coledavis5212]

The truth caboose But I did like how I looked like I came from Korea lol.

[@Bruh-tz6gf]

Is this what gt is like? Hopefully we get at least a hundred bucks. That’s right, norms we get paid

[@coledavis5212]

Eric Shi Pay is usually $60CAD a week. GT is different depending on which element (Sea, Army, Air) you are.

[@cfmp6647]

I'm a green star and I have been put into GT at Vernon BC. What is it like?

[@Rannatiscursed]

I'm going to Vernon this summer for Basic Drill. I've heard that camp is fun but I've never been. I joined cadets later

[@spectresh9621]

CF MP sounds fun im going to GT in cold lake.

[@andreainouye3902]

Learn how to polish your boots uniform maintenance and have the mental attitude in all situations you the cadets can do it the mental image that you have what it takes to complete the course. This mental I can do it and confidence I didn't have after Cornwallis Mova Scotia 9028 I blame alcohol .Work together as a team and do what the leaders in charge tell you. I was used to Judo exercise do what the Sgts and Flight sgts tell you and how 🤔 they tell you. Andrea Lynne Inouye cpl Recce Sqn RCD

[@amac2813]

Is it fun or work? Asking for a friend.

[@aaronburrsir598]

I leave for BATAC in 6 days and I don't wanna goooooooo

[@aaronburrsir598]

r/whoosh bait haha you too! We're is yours? Mines at Alberthead

[@aaronburrsir598]

r/whoosh bait ooooooOoooOOOooooo biggo rippo

[@SebasGS]

Did you saw Sgt MACNEILL, Officer Harvey, CI Blake and f/sgt Bailey?

[@SLPYSKTR]

what Squadron are you in im in 861 silver fox air cadets leave your squadron so I can learn them

[@siennacurts1260]

102 Barrie silver fox

[@siennacurts1260]

Hey and I heard you guys are having your Christmas party tomorrow. Hope you have fun.

[@nolan38]

I’m planning on joined air cadet :)

[@GSF1935]

253 squadron? Because I am in 253 squadron.

[@ab52609]

Me too, next year though

[@ab52609]

@@GSF1935 132 squadron

[@mecinik]

Version française?

[@abramferguson2840]

This is just camp btw

[@shanestorey789]

What is the minimum age?

[@fanfanca08]

12

[@bigstr9178]

12

[@jamestheyoutuber935]

Is cadets fun?

[@TheHat--Man]

No

[@seanxd2078]

At cadet do you need to skydive for air force?

[@andrewfilipowitz3154]

Xiang Dank Meme No. but if you're an army cadet you can take PARA

[@spectresh9621]

Xiang Dank Meme no

[@darcy8929]

No. Army cadets can take para course. Air cadets can get glider or pilot wings.

[@termtheman]

686 anyone?

[@macadamia668]

Was in Black Down back in 2010. What a sh*tty summer. A lot of toxic leadership and abuse of power. Screaming at kids for no valid reason just to instill "discipline".

[@aaronexponential4120]

Any seamanship cadets here?

[@andreainouye3902]

Sushi was my call sign nick name mom chi chi on the arero engines cadets course 6 weeks that female air cadet received most safety orientated award if she had found out my doings in the RCDs the word big Trouble would come to mind it was a dangerous job I needed military medical morphine during hell week and before my tour in Bosnia a year after Mogadishu until medical military morphine could not work for me 6 years cadets you do one better

[@andreainouye3902]

Andrea Lynne Inouye retired I don't think so aid de civil power or crime Stoppers is giving the police positive advice after all I've gone through in a positive suggestions box

[@andreainouye3902]

Good luck cadets your duty now your honor and your endeavors will make you stronger Andrea Lynne Inouye

[@abbyjoudrey7257]

What I

[@TheHat--Man]

It’s just horrible