Speaking as a 10 yr vet be prepared when you make it to your unit as a new officer. Piece of good advice if your troops are working so are you, if your troops are awake so are you. 2ndly always look after the troops under your command that and thier families. Also be willing to learn from the troops under your command they have more field and deployment experience than what you have. You follow that advice and you'll do fine.
@grinkster4 жыл бұрын
LMAO I find this very funny as a Infantry Veteran. Because when I was in the CF infantry school my course leader/2Lt that was still in training wearing the same Infantry cap badge as us and not the 1RCR badge. He said he failed one question on his officers exam. The question he failed and same one he asked all of us and we failed. It comes down to this! On a mission everyone is tired and sleep deprived. Do you let your troops sleep for 4 hours or do you let yourself get sleep! My 2Lt said troops WRONG! The Officer needs sleep!!!!! The Officer is the brains of the Operation if he is sleep derived he won't be thinking clearly! Which will get Infantry men killed!
@mittinedkitten3 жыл бұрын
How important is a brain, if the body its in is done?
@LordWellington153 жыл бұрын
Cheers dits
@fgzf4 жыл бұрын
Leaving for BMQ today. Been preparing myself for the suck. Thanks for showing us that there is still fun to be had :)
@user-rr1bg3ib5w4 жыл бұрын
Any updates on when you head back to bmq yet?
@juicedup.77234 жыл бұрын
Are you aloud your phone in training?
@seansmellie82684 жыл бұрын
Cflrs?
@seansmellie82684 жыл бұрын
@@juicedup.7723 allowed
@nicolasclermont8934 жыл бұрын
@@juicedup.7723 They allow your phone half an hour a day, usually at 9pm to 930. The staff use your phone as a punishment tool. Example if your platoon is late showing up somewhere (even by a minute) they can take it away for an entire week depending on how strict the instructors are. On the weekends after week 4 you are allowed to use it from friday at 9pm to sunday at 9pm. Trust me you will be so busy you will not have time to touch your phone anyways
@AntonNight3 жыл бұрын
I am literally ten days away from going for BMOQ and just wanted to thank you. I’ve been torn between excitement and what I can only describe as some minor form of existential dread as the time draws near and your video helped to alleviate said dread. 🤣
@standi_0439 Жыл бұрын
How did it go?
@ericsherwood1602 жыл бұрын
At BMOQ right now. Blue sector, alpha division. Could be the same damn room as you. I’m on week 9 doing battle procedures. Pre-Vimy next week. We still clap above our heads. Cheers.
@connr86913 жыл бұрын
the worst part of the experience is the air canada flight
@farshadfarhadi54212 ай бұрын
LOL
@lospolloshermanos33494 жыл бұрын
1:00 Hey it’s my buddy Akram! I use to talk to him all the time at the laundry room!
@shahakram12564 жыл бұрын
Ay what’s up!
@mouthbreather2804 жыл бұрын
Shah Akram what do you do in the CAF? Just curious as I want to join too.
@MrKalabanga5 ай бұрын
@@mouthbreather280 fr
@Iridescent23anny9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the vids Josh! Really great contents for someone who’s hoping to become an Infantry Officer too!🙏🏼
@leafdude703 ай бұрын
'when Walmart is like, your vacation, you know you signed up for the wrong job'.....holy fuck bud, that took me right back to RCR battle school in Meaford, ON - 1995! Things really don't change...the Walmart is in Owen Sound, btw....
@4633-c1t5 жыл бұрын
You will lose your affinity for the lunch rations after you get them for every meal for a month lol everyone else did. We were excited for new rations when they switched 5 years ago but ya they fade quickly. Have fun on the beginning of the longest goat rodeo of your life lol congratulations on your graduation.
@noaheke26662 ай бұрын
Seeing CFLRS gives me ptsd flashbacks 😂
@wildbill11854 жыл бұрын
I did my basic training last summer. Quite the experience.
@jackburgess58194 жыл бұрын
Was it good
@wildbill11854 жыл бұрын
@@jackburgess5819 yeah we rode a helicopter had a C4 demo (first BMQ to ever have one) NVG map and compass. Assault boats. Repal tower. It was Grey Wolf in Meaford,ON 4th Canadian Division
@aidanbegovic95844 жыл бұрын
Dont forget......its lavender
@rocksmith36294 жыл бұрын
Got the top markmanship in my fucking BMOQ and lived in shitty tent.
@12aptures3 жыл бұрын
Could you go from ncm to officer?
@LucasJohnston944 жыл бұрын
Did you really just say stand to positions and fun stuff in the same sentence? :p
@eduardomen81 Жыл бұрын
WHEN does basic training start?. I know it is summer, but WHAT DATES?. Also, are there NON SUMER basic training options? or it has to be in that period?
@JoshBortolotti Жыл бұрын
Courses happen all year round
@r_ogua37554 жыл бұрын
do i need to have a good score on the CFAT if i wanna join the Infantry ? & I read somewhere that the army had very bad equipment and fired only 50 bullets per person per year during training, does the budget really that low ?
@JoshBortolotti4 жыл бұрын
I am unsure about the specific grading system for the CFAT, but yes you need good scores for any job and the highest for jobs like pilot, engineer, or intelligence. And when it comes to training, it's a mix of live rounds, blanks, and electronic simulators. Also, non combat trades probably don't need to train with ammo as much right?
@r_ogua37554 жыл бұрын
Josh Bortolotti The article said that it is the infantry that has a small budget, at the same time its date of 2015 so maybe now it's different. Thank you for your response 💯💪🏽
@andrecorr20404 жыл бұрын
I’m currently studying for my Aptitude test, You’re videos have really helped me prepare for everything. I was wondering if you have any tips for the aptitude test.
@frankzhong94024 жыл бұрын
Andre Corr do a lot practice on how to divide by hand for the math portion, it’ll help
@Jamie-zi2nf4 жыл бұрын
I HIGHLY suggest working on long division and multiplication by hand. I was told (at the recruiting centre after failing my test) to practice using the CFAT trainer app as well, it's free and very helpful. Number one reason people fail the first time is the problem-solving section/math but it is also the easiest to improve on, so long as you put in the work. Good luck!
@marwanchatila33694 жыл бұрын
Where can I study for the aptidute test?
@frankzhong94024 жыл бұрын
Marwan Chatila if you have an iPhone, it’s worth buying the CFAT trainer. The spacial portion is literally the same as the real exam.
@HyunOh174 жыл бұрын
If you're applying for aircrew, definitely work on spatial ability
@Heroesworkshop4 жыл бұрын
Why are you the only one with a hair cut? Are they not mandatory anymore during bmq/Bmoq?
@JoshBortolotti4 жыл бұрын
Shaved head was no longer required for Mod 2, it simply had to be a regulation haircut. I still however shaved my own head.
@Heroesworkshop4 жыл бұрын
@@JoshBortolotti Oh, I see this isn't first stage of BMOQ. Just saw that it said Mod 2 in the description. Were you able to shave your own head during initial BMOQ? or just let the barber cut it periodically with everyone else?
@JoshBortolotti4 жыл бұрын
I got it cut every two weeks with the platoon.
@NotTxger4 жыл бұрын
I’m applying currently . I really would like to enlist as Infantry . But Sadly it’s Closed . Any Idea on when it Might Open Up Again ??
@UMSLdragon4 жыл бұрын
Probably would want to ask your recruiter that question.
@hazlegracia81884 жыл бұрын
Why is it closed?
@HyunOh174 жыл бұрын
@@hazlegracia8188 infantry is usually a highly requested trade, NCM or Officer wise
@kevchu80454 жыл бұрын
@@hazlegracia8188 Coronavirus outbreak
@faneezakhan707510 ай бұрын
Are there curtains on all the showers at BMQ Quebec?
@tonybellick78414 жыл бұрын
Hey what’s up bro I was just about to do my testing before this whole virus thing started and they canceled it. Got questions though. How do you have to be financially before joining ? No debt or is it okay to still be paying off a car kinda thing ?
@JoshBortolotti4 жыл бұрын
I believe that you can't be bankrupt. Debt is an obvious thing that adults have so you just need to get your finances in order and make sure you are able to make your payments on time.
@tonybellick78414 жыл бұрын
Josh Bortolotti appreciate it. Can’t wait to do it one day seems exciting! One more though , do they shave your head ? 👀
@JoshBortolotti4 жыл бұрын
They do. But you have to pay for it with your own cash.
@1anre5 жыл бұрын
What’s the difference between BMQ & BMOQ? Do Reservist attend either ?
@JoshBortolotti5 жыл бұрын
BMOQ is for Officers. BMQ is for Non-Commissioned. Yes reservists also do it, just with their home unit and in a much shorter amount of time.
@thomashobsbawn2992 Жыл бұрын
@@JoshBortolotti Thanks for that, considering reserves til I get life together, would much rather go to st. jean after seein your video
@nagachelle9416 Жыл бұрын
I got enrollment offer but I can not make it because of my current circumstances, If decline the offer would I ever get offer again? MCC told me I can put you for another date and he also said no guarantee not sure
@EnergyNage5 жыл бұрын
interesting. how do you get assigned to certain living sectors ? is it just luck ?
@JoshBortolotti5 жыл бұрын
Purely luck. With the amount of new people being rotated in and out every week, these decisions are made ahead of time. Organizing a thousand candidates at any given time need lots of preplanning. However I am not aware of Officer Cadets living in Green sector, but I have seen Private Recruits in Blue Sector.
@JL-yn6pz4 жыл бұрын
Josh Bortolotti are genders separated?
@kevchu80454 жыл бұрын
@@JL-yn6pz At least in Blue Sector it is. Have no idea how Green Sector is run.
@cercio85303 жыл бұрын
Why he eating toothpaste😂😂
@alinanguyen2624 жыл бұрын
I have questions? So after basic training is completed? You’re decided to choose any position you want right?
@buzzaldrin52094 жыл бұрын
What you do is apply for a certain position if you get accepted you will start your BMQ first to graduate and then train in that position
@wildbill11854 жыл бұрын
I was told to apply through the canadian forces website. Your home regiment won't always help you out.
@william21543 жыл бұрын
Im an introvert, I aint socially weird or anything. Watching this video, the BMOQ dorms looks like itll be exhausting. It looks like itlll be a frat-like setting and youre expected to hangout and chill with people 24/7. 😬 which yo I dont mind chilling with people, but damn, after a long day of training, Id want my own space to do me and recharge, I would not wanna have to hangout with 5 different dudes chilling in my room.
@user-rr1bg3ib5w3 жыл бұрын
It's time to grow dude.
@DreamfactoryZero3 жыл бұрын
That's exactly how it will be. It will be a great way to get out of your shell and break old habits.
@gavins98463 жыл бұрын
Same but am gunna have to embrace the company.
@psw_no_more92255 жыл бұрын
Interesting video. Were you allowed to bring a boresnake in with you from the start? And the sheet/tarp?
@JoshBortolotti5 жыл бұрын
I brought the boresnake from the start. The tarp I bought after our first week in the field.
@AchillesRage5013 жыл бұрын
2:21 u would make a good wwe super star with that move
@jeanbrousseau69305 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video ! Was wondering: Do officers in their bmoq get yell at, as much as the recruits in their bmq ?
@JoshBortolotti5 жыл бұрын
Affirmative. I know people who went through both and I'm told it's identical.
@jeanbrousseau69305 жыл бұрын
@@JoshBortolotti thanks for the answer sir!
@HyunOh174 жыл бұрын
@@JoshBortolotti debatable
@wildbill11854 жыл бұрын
we had had an officer cadet at my bmq does that count? 🤔
@tylerrbh9769 Жыл бұрын
How come everyone doesn’t have their heads buzzed ?
@JoshBortolotti Жыл бұрын
Our officer training plan had us do basic in two installments. This footage is from the second one. Shaving heads only occurred during the first.
@j_eldridge4 жыл бұрын
What are some differences between the experience shown in this video vs NCM BMQ?
@JoshBortolotti4 жыл бұрын
Have you seen the Truth Duty Valor series yet on BMQ?
@j_eldridge4 жыл бұрын
@@JoshBortolotti Yes I have. I would like to know if there was anything not shown in that series that happens at BMQ. I just want to be prepared so that I can condition and train myself before I go aha.
@JoshBortolotti4 жыл бұрын
Once you are off "indoctrination" you can leave on weekends. That was never really shown. You have to buy everything yourself, even the haircuts. No more bayonet training. The actual weight lifting PT happened only twice over the 13 weeks, so what is shown in that show is a bit misleading.
@generalace__99224 жыл бұрын
I got my aptitude test next month
@bradenwilliams94654 жыл бұрын
ELI CLARK I got mine next week man, good luck! Be sure to study it ain’t no joke mate
@Gt-cx3sp4 жыл бұрын
can you take it more than once? and what is the best way to prepare?
@generalace__99224 жыл бұрын
E aye I hope it went well. Just finished my medical and my interview.!!!
@bradencowles51344 жыл бұрын
How was the aptitude test? Nothing major hey? I have my test in 3 days
@jermaine30613 жыл бұрын
@@bradencowles5134 how did yours go?
@manvirsingh56093 жыл бұрын
Hey man im joining the Infantry too and was wondering how long the Officer contract was
@tahmidyasar11124 жыл бұрын
Brother. IF I wants to become an officer than should I go through RMC?
@JoshBortolotti4 жыл бұрын
As of now the ROTP has been suspended for civilian university, so RMC would be your only option for subsidized education.
@garyadams55774 жыл бұрын
@@JoshBortolotti Did you ever hear why?
@cosmoFromCanada2064 жыл бұрын
Have alot of questions about the forces of your willing to answer them josh
@JoshBortolotti4 жыл бұрын
If you have seen all of my videos on the Forces and still have a question than shoot. Know that I have not completed all of my training yet and therefore only have so much advice I can offer.
@stephenhofing18754 жыл бұрын
Is there a new standard issue combat boot? Other videos i've watched, I see a tan boot instead of the traditional black.
@jackbishop93334 жыл бұрын
Stephen Hofing yup tan is standard issue now although I have seen people still being issued older models
@stephenhofing18754 жыл бұрын
@@jackbishop9333 and how are they for comfort?
@nicolasclermont8934 жыл бұрын
@@stephenhofing1875 Finished basic April 1st. Currently there are two models being used, one is light tan coloured and is very comfortable. The other is dark brown and light tan coloured that have a zipper going down the side, i'm told (i had the other kind) that they are comfortable and the zipper is nice for quickly putting on but that the toes often blow out completely and on ruk marches they have poor heal support - my fireteam partner got bad ankle problems from these boots.
@JoshBortolotti4 жыл бұрын
Yeah those boots are nice if you are in an office environment, but not for actual "combat boot purposes"
@stephenhofing18754 жыл бұрын
@@nicolasclermont893 as a new recruit, can you buy hour own at the Cannex? As a person who has worn steel toe construction boots i know a good comfortable pair makes for happy feet.
@generalace__99224 жыл бұрын
Do they do bmq this time of year ?
@JoshBortolotti4 жыл бұрын
They do it all year round
@Bootinyourbutt191994 жыл бұрын
Im going in two weeks!
@joshmassey62624 жыл бұрын
Im going in 3 weeks
@marklanston72564 жыл бұрын
Winter bmq sucks lol
@KinoBeginnings4 жыл бұрын
So you're one of those guys who lets the tags hang out
@JoshBortolotti4 жыл бұрын
Not at all, but good observation of that one instance!
@KinoBeginnings4 жыл бұрын
@@JoshBortolotti dont be that guy or your nickname will be 2Lt Tags
@basicllymyownchannel4 жыл бұрын
is there boxing in the gym at bmq?
@sean-mz5ff4 жыл бұрын
BLankspace your not gonna get access to the gym unless it’s scheduled pt, or that’s how it was on my bmq
@epicfail5602 жыл бұрын
How’d you keep your muscle mass during bmqo ? I going in January need some tips Thanks
@JoshBortolotti2 жыл бұрын
Honestly just diet. Make sure you eat everything with protein given to you and buy those pre-made protein shakes from the canex when you can. Prison style workouts in your quarters help too.
@epicfail5602 жыл бұрын
@@JoshBortolotti thanks for the info 👌
@TheEpicDartfish4 жыл бұрын
Can you get your boresnake at canex?
@JoshBortolotti4 жыл бұрын
Canadian Tire or Amazon
@ryan-hc9rq4 жыл бұрын
So on bmq or bmoq do you get days off like sundays for example or do you train everyday. And will the instructors go tough on you if they know you were a cadet before cause I heard that but I don't know if that's true or not.
@JoshBortolotti4 жыл бұрын
You get weekends off after a month. Instructors are only rough on the cadets who pretend their cadet experience matters.
@ryan-hc9rq4 жыл бұрын
@@JoshBortolotti thank you cause I'm a cadet now and I'm relieved by that as I'm hoping to be on bmq in the summer
@0351nick-ch8ee4 жыл бұрын
This has gotta be Canadian...
@lukestanton98814 жыл бұрын
It is
@AchillesRage5013 жыл бұрын
i see your doing jiu jitsu nice i take brazilian jiu jitsu and i plan to join the army eventally
@deadlysin11744 жыл бұрын
What’s take home pay like for BMQ?? Making sure I can cover my bills when I go
@JoshBortolotti4 жыл бұрын
Are you going as non com or officer?
@madelineclothier4 жыл бұрын
@@JoshBortolotti I'd be going as officer, Sorry just also curious as to what the pay would be!
@JoshBortolotti4 жыл бұрын
@@madelineclothier you can check online to see what the Canadian Forces pays per rank. Deductions include rations and quarters (food and rent), meaning they take away like 150 a month for your room and like 400 for your meals. You are required to purchase many materials as well at the beginning, so make sure to have all of your finances in order before you leave.
@1972hattrick4 жыл бұрын
@@JoshBortolotti meals were $540 a month in 2008
@Gcscalemodels4 жыл бұрын
Awh you look like you had lots of time To have fun :) lots of time.
@cheronegrey43684 жыл бұрын
How long did it take you to get accepted to bmq
@JoshBortolotti4 жыл бұрын
Check out my ROTP video for a breakdown
@lukestanton98814 жыл бұрын
What's with the blue patch underneath the flag?
@allie28734 жыл бұрын
Division patch, your platoon will be Alpha 11 for example, Alpha having a dark blue division patch.
@lukestanton98814 жыл бұрын
@@allie2873 ahhhh, must be a RegF thing
@maximusdecimusmeridius43254 жыл бұрын
How old are you?
@JoshBortolotti4 жыл бұрын
26
@kaeganengland4 жыл бұрын
Where men are made
@kenlucas70254 жыл бұрын
I diagree. The military cannot make you a man. You have inner fortitude and developed maturity to grow as a man..
@cruzandersen1384 жыл бұрын
anyone know if i am a ncm if i get a degree and come back to military if i have to do bmq again bmoq
@matthewlucic49504 жыл бұрын
Do you get to go on your phone daily?
@JoshBortolotti4 жыл бұрын
There is a designated 30 minute period after training hours assuming you haven't done anything to warrant them being taken away.
@IcurseAtFishForFun4 жыл бұрын
How the fuck did these dudes get a cell phone into basic training
@JoshBortolotti4 жыл бұрын
Staff allowed us to have them outside of training hours
@basicllymyownchannel4 жыл бұрын
Anyone have a realistic impression of the cfat?
@LucasJohnston944 жыл бұрын
How do you have your tags on week 1?
@ledeux3 жыл бұрын
Prob a trp
@grif46014 жыл бұрын
mods for bmoq are so nice compared to ncm
@marcelroland95993 жыл бұрын
Hey Josh, I'm in the process of hopefully getting accepted into the Forces. You mentioned after the first month of BMQ you get weekends off. So if I'm a 45 minute drive from my hometown in location from base, can I drive home for the weekend?
@user-rr1bg3ib5w3 жыл бұрын
Yes you can!
@alexjimenez2633 жыл бұрын
Damn y’all get to have fun? My USAF bootcamp was nothing like this
@theriaults074 жыл бұрын
Tuck those tags in troop. You're not Merician.
@basicllymyownchannel4 жыл бұрын
can you bring a laptop?
@sean-mz5ff4 жыл бұрын
BLankspace yes
@markkhadij48874 жыл бұрын
Is it possible to fail the aptitude test?
@JoshBortolotti4 жыл бұрын
Yes. If your personality matrix and intelligence score are not in line with any of your career choices. About 15-20 people did the aptitude test with me and only 3 (including myself) passed.
@markkhadij48874 жыл бұрын
Josh Bortolotti thank you! Cuz i want to apply for infantry soldier or officer and i just wanna know how well i should do
@rugbyrocks1233214 жыл бұрын
@@JoshBortolotti Is this the CFAT test you're referring to or a different aptitude test?
@JoshBortolotti4 жыл бұрын
@@rugbyrocks123321 CFAT
@rugbyrocks1233214 жыл бұрын
@@JoshBortolotti Thanks for the quick reply, Josh. Can I ask how you prepared for the CFAT (if at all), any common mistakes to look out for and your opinion on why only 1 in 5 people passed?
@1986343 жыл бұрын
Class of 1992 here
@28BPMLater4 жыл бұрын
Good ol' shack hack! haha
@28BPMLater4 жыл бұрын
Week 1, no problem. Week 2/3, everyone loses their voice.
@yasarhassan58034 жыл бұрын
Brother what’s the educational qualification requirement for officers. Can anyone join the armed forces after finishing their graduation Or can anyone join with college diploma Pls reply I really need to know this
@Uygar-yl3zi4 жыл бұрын
Yasar Hassan to be a officer u need to have a degree and for non commissioned u don’t need a degree
@yasarhassan58034 жыл бұрын
Uygar vlogs and games Is college degree ok?
@kevchu80454 жыл бұрын
@@yasarhassan5803 If you are talking about a college diploma (2-3 year programs), then it would probably not qualify as a potential officer candidate. If you are talking about those new college degrees (4 year programs) then I don't know. Though you may not qualify as an Officer, you can definitely apply for NCM (Non- Commissioned Member). Also, it depends on what you trade you are applying for within the CAF. If you want a definite answer, contact your nearest recruiting centre.