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

[@Kdude99]

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

[@CanadianBeacon]

@@Kdude99 We appreciate you serving Canada. Good luck with your career.

[@CanadianBeacon]

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.

[@slingknees]

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

[@CanadianBeacon]

@@slingknees Good luck dude. Appreciate you serving Canada.

[@gonefishing4204]

Hardcore man! Respect 🫡

[@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

[@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.

[@_Matsimus_]

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

[@bookswithadollarsign]

The collab we need, more CAF soldiers showcasing pride in their service

[@rtg_]

very much appreciate all this great content.

[@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 🤣

[@Lagmaster33]

Probably it was the APCs internal radio between the crew and troops

[@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

[@tHeInEvItAbLePaRtY]

Enlisting as a Med Tech (combat medic now since the role's been divided into two roles). Hoping for 2RCR!

[@RosstheBoss-h7q]

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

[@PteBloggins]

Great Vid Josh

[@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.

[@hayden5572]

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

[@braydenknox5173]

Assuming your an infantry officer, I’m really not sure if I want to go officer or enlisted. Right now I’ll be off to RMC come august following BMOQ. But I want to do “the job” of an infanteer. Kicking doors in, getting to spend time on training in the feild etc. would I be doing that or is it mostly office work?

[@tangowiththemango1165]

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

[@slow2K2GT]

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

[@jtcars502]

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

[@JoshBortolotti]

Because it is, lol

[@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.

[@thundertube69]

Remember boys be sure to fulfill the Geneva checklist.

[@JoshBortolotti]

Don't you mean "add to"?

[@marclebel649]

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

[@xtramagtheoriginal]

This looks f-ing awesome! Great work troops

[@brucecaron2776]

need more vids like this ,, give her

[@toetag3480]

Keep at it!

[@ryanpagnacco79]

I miss this stuff...

[@2dep4u]

looks like so much fun!

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@Jacob.Thompson]

Josh do you need a certain score on the CFAT to join infantry? That’s what I wanna do

[@huxythe3630]

cool in all but can we get more hay box footage

[@JoshBortolotti]

@@huxythe3630 next time

[@Jarod-vg9wq]

RCR the elite of the Canadian army ❤.

[@MuhammedAli-wx6kl]

Bro what camera are you using in your videos? And do we need to get the permission from the staff to video tape or are we allowed to do it? Im going on my BMOQ so just planning to make some videos too.

[@JoshBortolotti]

Just my cell and a go pro. Yes you need permission.

[@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

[@ryanbanfield5467]

Peppers, yes.

[@nxswad]

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

[@Steelrain322]

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

[@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.

[@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)

[@montydoker6548]

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

[@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.

[@barrynewman4456]

Played in that sandbox early 70s

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@billymacneil3839]

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

[@El_ZEN_]

2025 there I go

[@LawlessNorth]

Were going to need are military soon

[@thehuslewithnomuscle1513]

What's this game called? The graphics look realistic

[@Dudedontgiveup]

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

[@gonefishing4204]

The infantry. The most bad a$$ warriors in the military ❤

[@kentbartlett1854]

Dukes Dukes Pro Pat Brother's

[@RoyChen-l4x]

Was there any “ real” enemy in this exercise to shoot you back? Or you guys just imagine there was someone to fight?

[@JoshBortolotti]

If you watch the video, you will see a platoon from Charles Company acting as OpFor (example, timestamp 5:30). For the sake of editing, I didn't focus on the time it took to clear and search their "bodies".

[@hughjanus4698]

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

[@molonlabe420]

How is homie getting away with the ray bans lol

[@PeteyGunn]

DUKES COY 1 RCR!?!? PRO PATRIA!

[@FawkQrightfast]

Run chicken run

[@FawkQrightfast]

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

[@BigOaern]

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

[@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?

[@Rentcollector]

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

[@goblinoK]

My dad was duke's, 2 tours in afghanistan

[@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?

[@marcusaetius9309]

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

[@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

[@RYALMATRENOVATIONS]

who assaults still wearing a ruck?

[@JoshBortolotti]

Those are daybags with radios and ammo, not rucks

[@loganw9607]

Back to back? Who is this man?

[@zxrcanada]

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

[@RoniiNN]

Is tactical bro

[@TeamStruggleBunny]

Duke's Duke's Duke's!

[@Bilbs97]

Royal Canadian dogees

[@PiperMac55]

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

[@UparmoredClownCar]

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

[@evansobey1083]

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…..

[@jbninjah1776]

See you in Ukraine.

[@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.

[@thom4581]

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

[@stucorbett]

Where are the C9 gunners????

[@frostycools1315]

Pro Patria !

[@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.