Infantry Training with Duke's Company - The Royal Canadian Regiment - 2024

[@Nathangoss007]

Proud to be a Canadian when I see this training and commitment of our soldiers. Thank you for your service and super proud of you guys. 🇨🇦🍁🇨🇦

[@NLYS27]

Dude this is all good. Dismounts are on point, trench clearing looks like an applicable concept. Everyone looks like they are using a lot of common-sense infantry. The doctrine of the average infantryman is solid. Our Army does lack a lot of what you guys have and makes us jealous. Awesome stuff!!!

[@1anre]

Do you make up for it in other regards, though?

[@NLYS27]

@@1anre The men like squads and firearms do but this is usually due to the failure of leadership. In the US Army, we have a lot of political ideology-driven and incompetent people in charge. Every Amy is always changing so will see how it changes in the future or we get into a near pear conflict and we get all wiped. Thats our biggest fear is having to get smoked for people to get fired or kicked out.

[@gavins9846]

What is your country? US or brit?

[@NLYS27]

@@gavins9846 US

[@TrueNorthDefender]

Dope vid, glad to see the CAF training on trenches.

[@Carol-wc8ss]

Started in 2014.. no reason why

[@MFKR696]

@@Carol-wc8ss Never heard of a little place called Ukraine? WWI with modern weapons, pretty much. Plenty of trench warfare going on over there. Regardless, if there's going to be prolonged fighting in open terrain, there are going to be trenches. It's just the nature of the beast.

[@Carol-wc8ss]

@@MFKR696 yeah, if you were in the CAF around this time(2014), you noticed the switch from GWOT training to trench warfare. I guess sarcasm is hard to gauge on KZbin lol

[@cjdomutdonaher5302]

@@Carol-wc8ss we know why

[@Carol-wc8ss]

@@cjdomutdonaher5302 shut up tool

[@josephwilliam9124]

I was in The Battalion from 1979 to 1982 at Wolseley Barracks in London, Ontario. I was there when Prince Phillip came to visit and renamed our company, then Delta Company, to the Duke of Edinburgh's Company. We even got our own pennant/flag with a slogan in Latin. Something about "2 men 1 shovel" I think. It disappeared into the Officers Mess, never to be seen by us again.

[@Rentcollector]

Sorry for your luck.

[@kevindelaney1951]

Great to see motivated soldiers practicing their skills. My time in service 1967-96. The 1st half in the combat arms. x2 infantry reserve Regiments & x1 regular armoured Regiment. Battlefield Drills & Practices a critical aspect of army life. Best wishes going forward.

[@1anre]

Hope the Infantry reserves time didn't see you obtain any Injuries which made you regret picking a combat arms trade instead

[@Kdude99]

Just applied to ROTP you have been a major inspiration you are the best. Keep up the good work!

[@XCimenaticGaming]

Oh nice one dude, gonna be joining 48th downtown as of next September for probably next two years to see if I like it or not we need more like this thanks man!

[@1anre]

Why the 4th and not the Royals also downtown ?

[@XCimenaticGaming]

@@1anre haven't fully decided was also debating between the QOR, there's many options to chose from... thinking about it now might choose the Royals but will decide by my application window.

[@1anre]

​@@XCimenaticGamingI think QoR is also cool. Was just surprised as the 48th being your first choice as if there were other things they might have as an infantry unit that other infantry reserve units actually lacked. That'd have been a gem. I think they're also a Scottish Regiment like the TorScotts

[@XCimenaticGaming]

@@1anre I know a lotta dudes are going to QoR, problem is that the QoR doesn't fit my schedule tbh, training happens on Wednesday nights still a full time student and wanted to try something a little bit out of my comfort zone, I know 48th trains usually Friday nights and one weekend per month which actually isn't bad, but again I still haven't fully decided my choice yet I would probably go QoR if they actually respond but my CO & one of my WO's within my RCAC squadron actually recommended me go to 48th instead despite for me actually wanting to go to the jumpmaster route with the QoR cause unfortunately they just happen to have to train on Wednesday nights again still open to other choices other then the 48th though.

[@rtg_]

very much appreciate all this great content.

[@slingknees]

Enrolling as an infantry officer next month, so stoked to get started

[@terryg6605]

Back to future! I seem to remember clearing trenches the same way in Wainwright AB. When it was the Operational Training Detachment. We were always told “dig faster, dig harder and you’ll live longer”

[@icesniper5840]

did i hear someone over the radio say "fuck off" 😂1:40

[@NLYS27]

yes you did that was histarical

[@osasmaurice1506]

Ya I was like wait ⏪

[@CluelessSoldier-0669]

The most casual "fuck off" over the radio XD

[@marlonbrando2698]

Definitely heard that 🤣

[@_Matsimus_]

Great video as always brother! We need to collab! Get me in contact with your PAO! 🙂

[@tangowiththemango1165]

Imagine how fucking badass these troops would be with more funding. They would probably take on Russia all by themselves.

[@Kevnadian]

Nice video. From what I've seen open field operations with armour and infantry tends to end in bloody failure in the Ukraine war. Drones that guide artillery, drones that blow up soldiers and even armor. We need technology that can effectively jam drone signals.

[@RosstheBoss-h7q]

Dude what a content , I’m literally there too !!!!

[@slow2K2GT]

Pro Patria, troops. Hope to make it back to Bn next APS. Keep up the good fight.

[@hayden5572]

I deployed with recce platoon in 18-19 alongside Dukes . Best time in my career

[@1anre]

Capt. Bortolotti has a great ring to it. Seems only like yesterday you joined the CAF. Seems although a junior officer, you're still more field time than paperwork time.

[@syn4848]

Hell yeah bro keep the vids coming

[@marlonbrando2698]

Yo the food looks pretty damn good. Thank god we're still feeding them properly lol

[@PteBloggins]

Great Vid Josh

[@thundertube69]

Remember boys be sure to fulfill the Geneva checklist.

[@JoshBortolotti]

Don't you mean "add to"?

[@detch01]

Way back in 1976 in basic (CFB Cornwalis) my platoon was led by MCpl Wally Renough, RCR - tough as nails, fair. I came out of it with great respect for the man. Almost made me want to switch from the Navy to the Army. Almost.

[@xtramagtheoriginal]

This looks f-ing awesome! Great work troops

[@marclebel649]

That hook is broader then your shoulders... Classic Lisk rignt there. 😅

[@jtcars502]

Bro why does this sound like battlefield 4 loading screen music love it

[@JoshBortolotti]

Because it is, lol

[@brucecaron2776]

need more vids like this ,, give her

[@jeremythebeer8609]

Cool video. Do the CAF ever train against USA, UK, etc. forces? "Friendly" competitions in their territories? Such as Canadians going against Americans in the Nevada desert (as we do not have deserts).

[@JoshBortolotti]

@jeremythebeer8609 Of course. The 101st Airborne came to Latvia last year while we were there and played the "enemy force". 1 RCR also went to Estonia to play the "enemy force" against the British during that time. It's not so much friendly competitions for the sake of competitions. They are always in relation to real-world training that needs to be done. Canada had done training in some desert areas of the US during the Afghanistan days.

[@Adam-gw8jt]

Hey Josh, sick vid. Just curious, what's your role/appointment at 1RCR? I see in your vids that there are a handful of Captains, but I know that not all of them can be company 2ICs. What other roles do junior officers take? Coming from an aspiring CAF officer, cheers

[@JoshBortolotti]

Captains fill every other officer job that isn't Company Commander or Battalion Commander. Think operations, training, and administration

[@2dep4u]

looks like so much fun!

[@toetag3480]

Keep at it!

[@Sgt.Starrenburg]

when are you getting the new cadpat?

[@JoshBortolotti]

We already got it. This was an exercise we did just before it was issued.

[@huxythe3630]

cool in all but can we get more hay box footage

[@JoshBortolotti]

@@huxythe3630 next time

[@destructorofhumanity544]

Too bad we don't have any ammo. Lol. Pine cones make good militia grenades.

[@danadouglas1968]

Yeah the pine cones on fire in Jasper that Trudeau was losing his mind about. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, you’re not paying attention.

[@VictoriaWargaming]

I would HATE to be mechanised infantry in today's battle space. Drones have changed everything.

[@Austyn_Young7]

Fr u literally can’t hide

[@gavins9846]

Is light infantry a better choice then? I'm kind of curious too because I'm still on my infantry course. I thought MECH is better since the armored vehicle might have counter measures.

[@Steelrain322]

i have no live rounds no empty casings no pyrotechnics and I have all my kit SIR

[@ryanbanfield5467]

Peppers, yes.

[@billymacneil3839]

DUKES DUKES DUKE looks good boys train hard....

[@CluelessSoldier-0669]

5:30 Man- I was scared there! Now imagine if everyone had bayonets on, that would of been bloody. (Also concerned about everyone getting burned by blanks from the muzzle of each rifle, thankfully everyone has BFA's on)

[@eduardocarvacho1471]

i would like to join but i am a foreigner, what can i do?

[@JoshBortolotti]

You need to become a permanent resident or a citizen first

[@barrynewman4456]

Played in that sandbox early 70s

[@anonanon431]

@Josh Bortolotti I'm joining soon as an inf off (DEO). I heard guys get stuck on PAT for a long time after BMOQ. What was your experience with this?

[@JoshBortolotti]

I never spent a single day on PAT, but essentially, some people may go there while awaiting the next course to start if there isn't a seriel immediately. You are still getting paid salary, so I don't imagine it would be a waste of time. If you get injured on course, you will need to spend time there while you recover so you can go again.

[@anonanon431]

@@JoshBortolotti thank you

[@Kevin-np3sx]

Lets go boys, make some noise.

[@Kevin-np3sx]

@worstcase519 lol, ukraine is not nato. Nato comes at u from multiple vectors, then the rest gets mopped up. Sorry no artillary for u.

[@montydoker6548]

looks efficient, but those lav's would be better on the move as they wouldnt be prone to atgm's or drones

[@nxswad]

almost makes me wanna switch from being a boatswain to become inf

[@thehuslewithnomuscle1513]

What's this game called? The graphics look realistic

[@kentbartlett1854]

Dukes Dukes Pro Pat Brother's

[@El_ZEN_]

2025 there I go

[@BigOaern]

Never thought I'd say this as a blue man, but this makes me want to be a green man. Rock on lads.

[@hughjanus4698]

Gosh it looks so cool i wonder why they have a staffing problem 😂 oh wait it's a miserable life

[@pascalp1469]

Another great video! I'm in the enrollment process and my specialty will probably be infanteer or armour soldier. I won't be with the RCR, but who knows, maybe one day I'll train alongside you guys. Take care

[@molonlabe420]

How is homie getting away with the ray bans lol

[@Rentcollector]

Ahhh the ever continuous training cycle. Cap pews n paint ballers to their glee 🙄

[@Graves17]

Just a question I will be joining the Canadian army in 2 years after my application is done do we use ear pro with mic’s for communication?

[@FawkQrightfast]

Run chicken run

[@FawkQrightfast]

Alot of memories from Pet. I was a combat engineer at 2 cer for 8 years

[@PeteyGunn]

DUKES COY 1 RCR!?!? PRO PATRIA!

[@marcusaetius9309]

RCR! Nice to see we didn’t give all our LAVs away to Ukraine..

[@Dudedontgiveup]

Good shit folks. Keep developing those skills up, you'll need it in short order.

[@joshh9810]

Why do I get the feeling you’re all getting in depth trench training for a reason? Cough cough Ukraine

[@boyo1348]

We’ve been training trench warfare since Canada pulled out of Afghanistan and the doctrine shifted back to peer on peer

[@joshh9810]

@ what do you mean peer on peer?

[@goblinoK]

My dad was duke's, 2 tours in afghanistan

[@RYALMATRENOVATIONS]

who assaults still wearing a ruck?

[@JoshBortolotti]

Those are daybags with radios and ammo, not rucks

[@Bilbs97]

Royal Canadian dogees

[@PiperMac55]

Back in the trenches because of Russia, just like back when I joined in 86….always the enemy

[@richardmccann1516]

Wow how old is that equipment. I could not imagine how long they would last against a REAL opposition. Maybe an hour or 2

[@TeamStruggleBunny]

Duke's Duke's Duke's!

[@evansobey1083]

Lads

[@zxrcanada]

5:29 that beard is such a hazard, so gonna get tangled up with something in real battle.

[@RoniiNN]

Is tactical bro

[@loganw9607]

Back to back? Who is this man?

[@UparmoredClownCar]

We need to bolster our military spending and fill out the CAF with more men willing to fight hard like these lads.

[@fartingdog20]

Too bad the Liberal Government gutted the CAF

[@osasmaurice1506]

Is this the same weaponry that they use at night missions? …. A PMC gat better weapons than this guy and am not hating on them just saying the fact that the people handling the CAF and politicians are out of earth

[@osasmaurice1506]

Great video…. CAF are cool but I think the commanders and the politicians are just too woke and stupid….. this guy deserves a new model infantry fighting weapons…. To me those rifles are obsolete even if it still works great See what other countries are doing to their military even Ukraine we claim to support are having better equipment than this guys not to talk of USA…..

[@headshot8888]

Won't last long against a battery hardened Russia

[@osamabinnickbinladin]

What country u from, bra

[@RoniiNN]

Canadian military is more advanced then Ukraine and Russian.

[@brucecaron2776]

It's agreed that Russia's battle-hardened soldiers would not last long against the Canadian infantry. =)

[@ShmuckCanuck]

Ahahahahahahahahahahahaha Ahaha Wait You serious bro ? … did… has Putin not told you guys who the “unidentified” nato special forces engaged in direct action in Ukraine for well over a year are bro? Well shit I’m not spoil it for you Yah your right no idea what would happen

[@cliffordmunro3977]

Has noone there been watching the ukraine war

[@RoniiNN]

Yeah that’s why they are attacking trenches.

[@cliffordmunro3977]

@RoniiNN yes with no grenades, in opened hatched lavs in a convoy with no drones, with 412s flying over head, even the trenches were look wrong... but I'm just some random guy on KZbin, so what would I really know

[@RoniiNN]

@@cliffordmunro3977 is more important about going thru the motions. Training does not have to be realistic. or they would be shooting each other.

[@frostycools1315]

Pro Patria !

[@thom4581]

Did you do that like 20 time in the day good job btw👍

[@danadouglas1968]

I was a Duker. They say once a Duker, always a Duker. Unfortunately I would not serve in the CAF if given the opportunity. Not under this failed administration. When speaking with the young lads today, I tell them to avoid the military until someone with credibility takes office. So far, I don’t believe any of the choices we have now are worthy of being PM.