Canadian Armed Forces Basic Military Qualification (BMQ)

[@Mussochin]

No way we got an updated BMQ video before gta6

[@jayred2908]

🤣

[@jon8336]

@@jayred2908 the footage in this is like 10 years old

[@fastestdino2]

They're pretty desperate for people now.

[@Simonhatesall]

It’s not even new I just left St.jean in April this year finishing basic all the clips are old as hell the beds don’t even look like the ones in the vid

[@theshaunsta]

@@Simonhatesallhas basic gotten easier than this?

[@Bushleague99]

I served as an Infantier. Went to afghanistan in 2008. I was injured by first A suicide bomber. Then two more IED all in one tour. I am still being denied benefits to this day. It took over seven years to receive the surgeries, I needed to become functional. Most of those happened after my release. Take that into consideration before you join!

[@lukeditz94]

Exactly why no one will join. When Trudeau gave millions to terrorists but couldn't take care of the vets.. something is wrong

[@blackcoffee730]

Canada does not take care of their soldiers.

[@FortniteBlaster2]

Im sorry that such a corrupt government sent you out to a foreign war we should have never been in. But your willingness to serve your country, even if misplaced by corrupt politicians, is admirable 👍

[@andrewf9557]

Suck it up. Zelenksy and the non citizens here need their cut of our taxpayer dollars. We just get the scraps... after getting taxed more than ever. Avg family spends almost half of their net income on TAXES. F this joke of a country.

[@stranger3131]

And after all that, Canadians voted to have their rights and freedoms taken away by a communist government, masquerading as a liberal one.

[@Reloshi]

Bring back the reality show “Basic up”

[@cartermccool6233]

That and TDV lmfao

[@patton2442]

Basic UP Reloaded was recorded during my BMQ 😂😎

[@Reloshi]

@@cartermccool6233 another great one!

[@Reloshi]

@@patton2442 no way! That’s awesome, you in any of the episodes?

[@Mo0kie]

I remember watching that thing over and over when I was getting ready for BMQ 😂

[@elhpacusa7896]

To all those preparing to start their BMQ have strong will and determination and most of all work as a team, I did it at 41 yrs old and served 19 yrs.

[@lanreoladejo7789]

As a reservist?

[@elhpacusa7896]

@lanreoladejo7789 I did 6 yrs reservist then 13 yrs reg force Veh Tech

[@Swisba]

@@elhpacusa7896arte et marte

[@jakobpalmer2956]

I'm starting Sept 2nd and I'm 39..but I'm not too worried about it, I'm in pretty good physical shape. Teamwork is key for sure. Looking forward to it..

[@FollowBetulas]

Thank you for this comment. I've been considering joining but worried that my age would be a negative factor (early 30s)

[@Beans168]

so glad to see an updated BMQ breakdown, makes it that much easier for aspiring recruits to get a glimpse into what they should expect.

[@DR-fc1ey]

Honestly it's best to kinda go in blind, just gotta go with the flow and not think too hard about it all.

[@Ryan_7389]

i plan on submitting my application by the end of the month for the reserves, anything I should know

[@sonnymgtv8808]

@@Ryan_7389just send it, be there for your section, dont get hung up about messing up too much, and take accountability

[@NolzySZN]

@@Ryan_7389 start working out now

[@DR-fc1ey]

@Ryan_7389 I mean you are going with the reserves, so it's a little more simple and slow paced for you. you might do your basic locally or at Saint Jean, and then once you do that, the rest is just smoothe sailing and you go every now and then to do training to get your trade qualification, then once you are trade qualified, you can get on courses, maybe even given a temp contract for a few months to a few years to do something. Just listen that's all you need to do. They make everything pretty straight forward for yoy

[@explosivebacon]

Canadian military is so strong and advanced, that I didn’t even know it existed for the last 20 years.

[@YUNGMAS]

that’s classified

[@Ronin47911]

Go out and touch grass or read world news beyond the rock u live under, if u actually haven’t heard anything 😂 ❄️

[@urboyhydra]

Nice try feds

[@Charles-k9g5y]

What do you mean? Thanks

[@xbk1370]

yea they can't fool us anymore

[@kenbradley2326]

They remove true comments so you can't see them.

[@Anonymous_Whisper]

Yup and replaced with " I'm joining the woke broke military" bots. During live comments they showed the accounts true name they also had live censorship.😮😮

[@Tethloach1]

Interesting 🤔

[@Garkin58]

I was wondering why there was no comment saying "dont join"

[@Crackslanguh]

and it's the sketchy stuff like this that they pull that destroys patriotism. this applies to any country.

[@Anonymous_Whisper]

@@Crackslanguh censorship and replacement?

[@wocookie2277]

Funny comments. I joined in 1986, basic was twice as long and no human rights. Joined with over 300 in my platoon, graduating class was less than 200. I was YTEP, and served 23 years. I would do it all again. I’m broken, PTSD ridden, but when I die I have a life to relive that’s at least as good as any movie. I’ve stood with giants, and walked the history, most just read. Live as a sheep dog and suffer for your pack, or be a sheep? It’s a very rewarding life, if you have the stuff. Believe me if you can succeed in this profession, it will change your life. You will be a better person. Just be prepared, it comes at a cost, but that’s what separates a veteran, from a civilian. I put faces to names and call them brother on Remembrance Day. But like I said, at 60 I would do it all again. A hard life, worth living.

[@Starseed1101]

I was there in eighty six, also, from beginning of April, to end of June, veteran also

[@CammiDred]

It must be so hard to see what it’s become. A woke nightmare. It’s very sad. Thank you for your service. When real men were in the CAF. You are appreciated!!

[@kyleb5927]

@@CammiDred the fuck are you talking about? what the fuck is woke lmao my god you people are fighting ghosts

[@folkerwolf]

airborne!

[@Unbleafabull]

Oh man imagine being this brainwashed and talking about mental illness and injuries like they’re something people should look forward to

[@undefined167]

Imagine serving a country that hates you

[@YUNGMAS]

:( that not tru

[@ihatemylyfe1764]

Tell me bout it

[@markpankiw]

Yungmas every country hates/exploits their citizens look at any politicical speech and compare that to what happens

[@Matts000]

@@YUNGMASit 100% is, and you can thank your liberal government for that.

[@P3RF3CTD3ATH]

They're not serving the country. They're a bunch of oath breaking mercenary traitors. You should've realized that when the Covid lockdowns and vaccine mandates happened. They're loyal to their paychecks and nothing more so when the hard times come, make sure you deal with them accordingly because they won't think twice about throwing you under the bus.

[@DR-fc1ey]

Its wild to think there was a time i was terrified to go to basic and thought i would fail at it... now ive done shit way more difficulty and did it with ease, i seriously underestimated myself... im so much happier now.

[@kyrofred9669]

Any recommendations for what exercises to get at? I’ve heard run 5k outside in 30-25 mins and 3 sets of 25 push ups. Surely there are more exercises they do daily but can’t find the answers. Playing the waiting game now and seriously doubting myself haha.

[@DR-fc1ey]

@@kyrofred9669 stress positions are key and the most common, you will do alot of those but with that, it's something that regardless if you train or not you are going to suffer. But the better you get at it the less you suffer. For me, before BMQ I could hardly hold a plank for 2 minutes, after BMQ I could go a solid 3:30 or 4 mins, then at the end of my DP1 (which was 5 months) I was holding a perfect plank for 14 minuets, But all in all there isn't any real way to prepare for BMQ the best thing you can do is learn to take everything as it is and remember that they are trying to stress you out and to not take things personally as their priority is to help condition you to be able to work effectively and be in a team in a high stress environment. they also expect you to fuck up and you will fuck up, they only care to see how you will manage yourself after fucking up and if you try and correct it. You'll learn and hear this saying alot "it's all part of the game" Overall I'd say the biggest thing you can do to prepare yourself is to get in the mindset and mentally prepare. Because it won't matter if you can do 300 push-ups in a row or just 10 push-ups in a row, they are always going to just make you go on till you fail and when your body fails, like you cannot physcally push yourself up anymore, when you get to that point the only thing they want to see is you keep trying hard to push yourself up even though you can't, and keep doing so till they tell you to stop. As my final note, keep in shape, run lots as the ideal run is doing a 10km run in 45 mins (ideally to keep a consistent 4:30 pace and to never stop. If you have to slow that's fine but practice never stopping) Stress positions, if you can hold a plank or wall sit for 5 minutes you're golden. Mentally prepare don't doubt yourself, you will surprise yourself and do alot better than you think, when you got the time to have fun seriously just try to relax and have fun, take it seriously and support your fellow troops because if one person fails at something it's because you all failed to support each other, so if your fireteam partner is just awful at everything and kinda useless, just be prepared to pick up the slack. As for me, I was so anxious that I was going to fail basic training cause my fitness wasn't very good... I ended up making it through and realized I was capable of alot more than I thought, then I became even more anxious about my combat engineer DP1 after being told it's seen as thee most difficult trade qualification courses, as it's just you getting fucked into the dirt 24/7... at BMQ we would get smoked for like 15 or maybe 30 minuets at most and that was tough for me, but then on my DP1 we were getting smoked for 3 or 4 hours at a time without stopping and at a much higher intensity, by the end of these beastings i would get so pumped up with adrenaline that I would be angry ANGRY screaming out loud, on the verge of vomiting, feeling like I'm gonna pass out, my whole body shaking, drenched in sweat, feeling very angry, my face turning red from me trying so hard to do just one last pushup or hold a plank for just 30 seconds more. We did that so often and it was so fucking miserable but I survived every single time and by the end of it I felt so damn confident in my self that we all were begging to get smoked as we learned to enjoy the pain. One last time YOU ARE CAPABLE OF SO MUCH FUCKING MORE THAN YOU THINK, all you gotta do is just never quit. (Sorry for the ramble and jumbled mess, hope this helps put you at a little ease, you got this)

[@9999AWC]

@@kyrofred9669 Did BMOQ back in fall. You're already well above average if you can do these without difficulty. The hard part is the mental games they play on you, but honestly as long as you show effort and don't give up you'll be fine. You WILL get shit on, it's part of the game and experience. Take it, learn from it, enjoy the pain. You will have fun moments, shitty moments, bonding moments, etc. If you're army this is probably the easiest training you'll get. If you're air force (like me), this is likely one of the hardest. Oh, and go to Montreal every chance you get while there!

[@Noobixm]

Federal agent confirmé

[@thamomentum]

BMQ had probably the funniest moments of my life in that course. I'm glad I went through it. It made me a better man. A decade into service and we STILL have BMQ stories passed around from everyone here and there.

[@benyseus6325]

Go into detail please. What are these stories

[@johnsweeney2906]

I think we need to double the amount of tampons in the men's bathrooms

[@whatdoyouwantfromme1029]

What's your point ❓😑 I seen Many women with more guts than Men 👍

[@gellis5426]

I agree!

[@m.d.sharpe8892]

As someone in BMQ rn I've yet to see a single one in any men's washroom

[@smallbiggies_]

@@gellis5426you’re mentally ill

[@trehawker4045]

Youre obviously blind. There here at Petawawa. ​@@m.d.sharpe8892

[@echoblive]

Served for 4 years, got badly injured and was pretty much told the saying that everyone joked about: "your injuries aren't service related". If you think the government is corrupt, wait until you join the military. It's no better

[@akadopeboi]

Did the army reserves after high school - really forged me into a unique soul amongst my peers. Team work, resilience, and most importantly - Empathy through pain :n)

[@lanreoladejo7789]

Why did you leave and not stay on to have a back up career?

[@nobodysenthusiast2764]

Seeing this video before going to my first appointment. 10/10

[@whirtyx7121]

hope for you that youre not a white male because you will soon realise that you are serving a country that hate you and tries to replace you.

[@theogrant528]

From this video at least, the environment seems to have really changed since I did this course. Which doesn't seem like that long ago.

[@fulldrawscarps730]

U didn't hear ...they traded that for Lee on press on nails, Nail polish , and threw in some tampons

[@CammiDred]

@@theogrant528 yes much my CV lower standards and foreigners welcome… no pride left in our military…. Wait…. Maybe it’s too much PRIDE😂😂😂

[@scubahood86]

​@@CammiDred did you really just suggest that allowing the LGBTQ2S+ community to serve openly is what ruined the military? Because maybe that attitude is actually what's hurting it. Think about that.

[@CammiDred]

@@scubahood86 I am. Because it has. Openly. It’s not a secret.

[@ColeGallacher]

@@scubahood86nah we all feel this way.

[@dakotareid1566]

Can’t wait till the government gives our troops equipment that isn’t from the 80s

[@evaone4286]

Well yeah, when they send all the high tech new stuff to Ukraine. This is what you're left with

[@austinporter6701]

Lol weve always been a broke ass army. The only time we pick things up is when we are going or at war. World war 2 we mobilized a massive well fighting force.

[@Bumpa1962]

In 1979,, my FNC1 was stamped 1959.

[@Cipher_Nine]

0:05 You can't build them up without breaking them a little bit, we've all been there.

[@TheUltimateSymmetricMachine]

Cipher you are person that loves strategy. However, Canadian government isn’t strategic at all. They had a Boltzmann brain such as mine and they abused it. I am not inclined towards any culture just want to improve humanity. I know deep inside how much you were hurt when your dog died. My ex killed my dog. I had a nervous breakdown. I have intelligence higher than Einstein and Brian Cox and with original ideas that would unify gravity. But because of a professor he influenced people against me. He added to the abuse from my ex. Please realize they invite people to Princeton like Voevodsky who is a cheater and I know you love your mum a lot you wouldn’t want that for her. Please email Princeton and tell you guys should ashamed and tell all your friends. My name is Algorithm.

[@Memento_Mori3210]

I'm pretty sure they break you down and build you up. The CAF is probably and hopefully trying to be soft so they can make people be at ease.

[@ThePreparedSailor]

All i remember from basic is people setting alarms stupid early and waking up everyone but themselves, and hiding unsecure weapons and watching people freak out

[@ThePreparedSailor]

And that one time there was a live round in the dryer

[@gerwyntiberius1918]

Done that to me. I was on watch over everyones c7 rifles during breakfast. B4 I was up and ready the instructors had hidden 2 of them and gave me shit about it. I accused them of hiding them and they got pissed and demanded proof. Lol

[@TheWalka16]

or staff just waking you up every night, all night, to keep you tired sick and exhausted, verrry great learning experience

[@Simonhatesall]

@@gerwyntiberius1918 lucky you just got that my staff would just take the unsecured weapons then give you an SI and try and swipe you out if anything wasn’t squared away 😂

[@Bumpa1962]

So u failed.

[@peternedilsky9851]

Nine Weeks?! God Damn, I got screwed with Thirteen.

[@everfreesnarrations35]

Same lol

[@ilyesjebalia9757]

Reserve is 4 weeks

[@Project_Future]

You didnt get screwed. You got better and more training. The cutting off of those 5 weeks is a loss to everyone who dosnt get them. 5 weeks of training is enough to have you qualified on ALL small arms weapon systems including explosives. Think about that. Former Sgt.

[@Project_Future]

@@ilyesjebalia9757 reserve used to be much longer only a few short years ago. I should know, I did it sometime in the last 20 years. When I graduated I was much, MUCH more qualified than a basic troop graduating today. I don't say that with any vile intent to anyone who completed BMQ at any time, but it is a fact that can't be ignored.

[@Bootinyourbutt19199]

I got 10 weeks and it seems to just be less and less

[@marlinsmith9070]

Don't forget! You also get a wide selection of non-perishable food from your nearest civilian food bank!

[@elliotharris3902]

Doing your basic at St. Jean is an incredible, motivating and transformative time for any CAF member. Stay strong anyone on course, and keep away from those North Doors!

[@thevexengineer]

One piece of advice to anyone preparing for or doing BMQ: Believe in yourself. Your instructors believe in you, but if you first can't even believe in yourself, then you have already blocked your path to success.

[@GuardianOfUltima]

Don't fight for a corrupt government.

[@SunDevastatoR]

@@GuardianOfUltima all government in that world is corrupt...😮‍💨

[@tilleytristan]

Added challenge, the respiratory infection you'll get from the Megaplex building. By the time BMOQ was over, my lung capacity was severly compromised, literally cleared up in 7days after leaving thank god.

[@evaone4286]

Why the respiratory infection? Can you please explain? Just curious

[@9999AWC]

@@evaone4286 You're in close proximity to other people for 9-12 weeks, so once someone gets sick everyone gets sick, and it's basically on rotation. You'll be a bit under the weather your entire stay at Resort Mega.

[@CyPte]

@@evaone4286he’s talking about a specific type of flu or cold that’s common around CFLRS (even has its own name) wash your hands, take showers and don’t pick your fire team partners nose and you’ll be just fine. If you get a little sick you get a little sick unfortunately.

[@tilleytristan]

​@@evaone4286from the heating ducts. They are coated with 70years of skin cells and dust, always damp, and growing mould. Colloquially know as "shack hack", it's a real danger in the CAF at huge outdated unkept infrastructure like the Megaplex in the video, or the Halifax Frigates, or a lot of living quarters. I just powered through cuz if you have a medical issue on basic, it's like board game, go back to the start soldier.

[@bradleysmith4018]

I've battled sobriety, mental health and even depression. I feel like I need more, I need a purpose beyond the years I wasted. These people look so strong. I would give anything to be one of them. I turn 34 this year, and honesty here, I probably hold back the military, but I'd love to learn the techniques. Even if it made me more stable. Proud of our men and women in the force. I wish I was you

[@LiamTrudel-zg6fl]

Just sign up my guy

[@whimsicalcorgi]

You haven't wasted anything, my guy, trust me. I believe in you. You are not a burden to anyone. You've got this.

[@WELLbethere]

Sign up dude. I'm 32, starting BMQ this August. Since making this decision I've been filled with purpose. I don't know how it'll be in the future or how my opinions might change, but right now I'm motivated and happy as hell to be going somewhere with my life, somewhere that matters to me.

[@tropicalninja364]

@@WELLbethereI’m going tomorrow wish me luck

[@TheDeadPoolfan]

​@@WELLbethere have fun taking orders from people 6yrs younger than you. Hopefully you're 1 of the few who can, and not get upset by it

[@dazwackmanforeal6213]

This was once my dream. To serve the CAF. Until they deemed me medically unfit due to my minor hearing loss while I was in the process of recruitment. A specialist told me it's not a big deal but apparently the CAF won't accept me even after 2 appeals. I gave up on this dream 3 years ago and let my body go and developed a low-self esteem. To all those who lose their opportunity to serve, I feel you.

[@BenWeeks-ca]

Don't let them dictate your life. Watch goggins. You can do something else. Given the joke our 'commander in chief' is it's probably for the best. Seems he's a big fan of totalitarian states who are given free reign here.

[@Concrete1998]

My enrollment date is on the 25th of July. BMQ on August 5th. So happy they got a video out of BMQ that's up-to-date and current! See you all there!

[@noaheke2666]

My BMQ started august 5 of last year 😂 welcome to the caf bro

[@mattheron5116]

Best of luck! Just remember: Don't take anything the instructors say personally, play the game for 9 weeks and then have an awesome career!

[@Simonhatesall]

It’s not up to date and current all these clips are old as hell the beds/cubicles don’t look like that anymore, you probably won’t graduate in your DEUs because the tailors and psp staff are striking, the first aid training room is completely different, you also won’t be doing rifle drill on parade like shown in the video. These are 10+ year old clips at this point I just finished basic at St.Jean in April this year it is nothing like this video

[@ItsJAKIGAMING]

@@Simonhatesall I was gonna say it but you are right, saw a few faces I recognized that went trough bmq 6-7 years ago

[@9999AWC]

Happy last day of freedom! Enjoy your stay at Resort Mega! It'll be a fortifying experience!

[@IRORSCHACH]

I leave to go to BMQ this August 😅 This video is incredibly well put! Thank you!

[@IamBigLukeTheGreat]

How long did the application process take until you signed the contract? I applied and did my medical test at the end of May. Just wondering how long it took you?

[@IamBigLukeTheGreat]

@@hotdogman2676How long did it take to sign the contract? I applied and did the medical test at the end of May. Just waiting to sign the contract How long did you wait?

[@IRORSCHACH]

@IamBigLukeTheGreat I started application in December and I getting enrolled on July 31 and leave for BMQ in August lol. The process varies person by person tbh but I'd say roughly 6 months if you dont run into to many hiccups.

[@IRORSCHACH]

@@hotdogman2676 I will admit it'll be hilarious to meet someone over KZbin just to say I did lmao 🤣

[@IamBigLukeTheGreat]

@@hotdogman2676 👍 Thanks. Yeah, I’ve been hesitant calling my recruiter lately because I’ve called them so much already😂

[@MassAFG]

Hi @CanadianArmedForces, i'm a 28 years old single male whos living at this parents basement and I'm born in Quebec, Canada. I'm 5'7" weighing 225 lbs, I'm a bit overweight almost on a pre-diabetics level, and I wish to join the Canadian armed forces because I love Call of Duty and I play Warzone almost everyday, I'm a Platinum 3 ranked in resurgence and I have globally a 0.99 k/d ratio with more than 3 weeks of gameplay in MW3. I barely do exercise and I have basically no social life and/or social skills to dig the womens, but you guys can supply me with ozempic and I can easily get back to a combat shape and I can show you guys my IQ battles and my great aiming skills, my favorite loadout is Kar-98k with the Superi aka CMMG mk9 sub machine pistol

[@benjamindoner2035]

goated comment 😂😂😂😂

[@benyseus6325]

Bruh 😂😂😂😂

[@luckyguy600]

You are just the man we are looking for.

[@derfder7810]

The military is having problems recruiting so it’s a now brainer to chose anyone over no one.

[@GlobalCorpIncorporated]

"I have to say, the facility is lacking security, we have smuggled out valuable intel and sold it to another country"

[@shawnwiebe2301]

Your qualifications for PT now are if you can complete the Half sit up when you can get up out of bed, walk calmly to the cafeteria-eat, then eat again, then one more time you eat. Then you end your treacherous journey by completeing the night with the other half of your sit-up going to bed.

[@MaricarmenALeiv]

Angry that you didn't get in or u got kicked out of basic?😅 embarassiiinggg

[@BenWeeks-ca]

If you like the Canadian flag you're probably committing a hate crime.

[@ricksanchez4206]

finally a less embarrasing ad for bmq not bad

[@brettk1642]

Are there many safe spaces where I can go to when my feelings are hurt?

[@mmaking66]

😂😂😂

[@Papou-pk1ii]

Probably it's Canada.

[@benjamindoner2035]

i aint tryin to be mean or anything but its the military brah i dont think they give 2 shits about your feelings

[@Digit0wL]

@@benjamindoner2035 I think the dude was sarcastic

[@benjamindoner2035]

@@Digit0wL yeah Lol

[@smithersssss]

You make so much friends

[@jayred2908]

🤣

[@thamomentum]

Cut the guy some slack lol that's sleep dep if anything

[@IDKnIDGAF]

It’s all about the money though

[@Intro17.0]

Going through medical right now. Can’t wait!

[@VicisPatronus]

I'm Swedish, and would just like to say that I'm grateful to Canada for it's support before we got admitted to Nato, Canada and The UK were two of the countries that promised support if we were to be attacked. It's nice to be with our friends now.

[@Spruce-Bug]

Its funny how everyone who joins with a few good braincells end up wanting to get out as soon as possible.

[@CentrePeice]

Stay for the clowns, not the circus

[@Spruce-Bug]

@@CentrePeice Fuck the clowns, fuck the circus.

[@OnozitsCharl3magne]

Most fun you'll ever have and never ever want to do again. Oh, and you'll get yelled at a lot. That's the best part.

[@KenMcgee-c1o]

Any one here remember " Next Stop Cornwallis"?

[@luckyguy600]

I remember the bus ride to CFB Greenwood when we left. That was in November 1968.

[@folkerwolf]

when I went through they were throwing lockers out windows and other things! it made us tuff hard soldiers and I thank my instructors for that

[@patton2442]

Basic UP Reloaded was recorded during my BMQ 😂😎 - autographs behind the drill hall 🎉

[@goulet8000]

I have very painful memories of that area....

[@benirab8153]

It's great to see another video of BMQ. However, the standards seem so incredibly low to join that operational effectiveness is definitely low as well.

[@andrewf9557]

Operational effectiveness has been trash for decades. They're only doing this stuff now because NATO is sick of carrying the slack. Without NATO and the USA, Canada is weak and practically defenseless. Easy pickings for just about any average developed military.

[@gerwyntiberius1918]

Are standards still decreasing across the board for basic training and physical requirements? We still using ww2 era equipment and have to buy our own helmets and ammo if sent overseas?

[@TheDeadPoolfan]

I don't think we've ever had to buy our own ammo or helmets. We just got rid of the browning 9mm, which some were stamped in the 40s. Standards are lower every year

[@m.d.sharpe8892]

Honestly ever since joining I think those are all just rumors

[@chrisburke624]

We've never had to buy our own ammo or helmets, ffs... We did get to buy our own chest rigs prior to deploying, and were reimbursed by our unit. (I deployed 06 and 2010) The Browning 9mm is now officially done, finally replaced by the new service pistol. And not a moment too soon. (That was the only WW2 era weapon still on the books) Now if we can just do something about that raging piece of s**t called an LSVW...

[@keepgoing8765]

been watching all these BMQ videos to prepare myself for this, you guys should do another basic up series they're quite enjoyable

[@l0udcheese]

I cannot wait until I get to do this, applying for the NEP program

[@theogrant528]

NEP sounds like a cool program, have fun. Ask to do a ship's team diver course.

[@jamesbond2265]

Fully recommend it. Especially if you want to go MARTECH or any other technical trade. You'll have a lot of fun.

[@breadguy4886]

I’m a member of the air cadets, and I’m proud to say that the second I get out of high school, I’m gonna join the army I can’t wait to see the world myself

[@CyPte]

That’s a big step! I would definitely suggest my friend that you maybe go to college or university first. The army will always be there. See the world first and then save it after ;) goodluck !

[@jannahm1788]

I was an army cadet in my youth. Lots of fond memories.

[@CosmicTeapot]

Hey CAF, instead of spamming recruiting ads maybe consider fixing the actual recruiting process by getting rid of the rampant administrative bloat and incompetence? In the USA, they can get you from enlisting in a mall to bootcamp in TWO WEEKS, not TWO YEARS. This is NOT NORMAL. I know for a fact that you get LOTS of applications to enlist, but the applicants simply get tired from getting ghosted for months if not years, and turned off by the unreasonable expectation to put their entire life on hold during all this time.

[@NorthernCorps]

Right now I'm going through the paperwork to join the reserve. I'm pretty nervous but watching videos like this calms me.

[@CyPte]

Don’t be nervous. Everything you pretty much see in this video is not going to resemble your BMQ experience as a reservist. Unless for some reason you’re literally at St Jean for BMQ.

[@Dhw997]

Fun fact. Your letting non citizens in our military and make it hard for actual canadians to join. Lmao

[@gac5700]

Skill issue

[@CyPte]

One of the very first requirements is be a Canadian citizen or have your permanent residency? on top of that the people who apply with PRs have some of the longest wait times… don’t know where the logic or comedy is here

[@MuffHam]

@@CyPte Trudeau is handing out Canadian citizenship like its candy. Canadian Citizenship means nothing now because of Trudeau. People are becoming citizens in less than year hell some are even given it before they get off the planes.

[@BaloneySandwichWithKetchup]

that is not a fact at all. non citizens have wait times upwards of 2 years just to get through enrollment. for some it's not even possible due to bad relations between intelligence communities and gov entities. meanwhile the avg Canadian citizen with no travel record in the past 5 years and no family abroad can get through in as little as a few months. citizens quite literally have the fast pass to enrollment as long as you meet those requirements.

[@GordonShemway1]

The amount of permanent residents that have gotten in is minimal, despite thousands of applications

[@monkeybirthdaycake0627]

I'm working towards my goal of joining our navy or artillery and this video is incredibly helpful for knowing what I am getting into

[@obergrupenfuhrer2359]

Who would want to fight for this country

[@worstcase519]

Exactly. All these people signing up are sheep. I will never salute a Canadian soldier, they're just private guards for the government

[@306_Zai]

I want to join the reserves. But would i make enough money to support my family? And what are the time requirements and what do you even do?

[@CanadianForcescanadiennes]

Hi there, Thanks for your interest! When joining the Primary Reserve Force (part-time employment), you sign up with a Regiment (which is an individual Reserve unit attached to an element) for a given trade. You would complete your training in the Reserves in a similar manner to the Regular Force, but outside of training you would be located in that specific Reserve unit, and never be obligated to be posted (relocated) to a different base or do tours of duty. Typically in the Reserves you work one night per week and some weekends, but likely not more than 12 days in any calendar month. While there is no set contract of service, the expectation for each Reserve member is to stay in long enough to reach a fully-trained status, and then contribute on a month-to-month basis for as long as desired. Checkout our eligibility requirements and apply online: forces.ca/en/apply-now/ You can view pay and benefit information here: forces.ca/en/life-in-the-military/#bt You can find your local reserve unit by visiting: forces.ca/en/find-a-recruiting-centre/#/

[@kyleflemming9182]

Would not fight for Trudeau.

[@TheBlazersfan22]

You could always join russia. They are looking for more foreign volunteer conservatives. To join their cannon fodder na zi ranks on the front line in ukraine.

[@SlippinSchlong]

@@TheBlazersfan22 nice try bot

[@BenWeeks-ca]

@@TheBlazersfan22 The country that is evil because they prosecute and arrest political opponents? No western democracy would ever do such a thing right?

[@SergentBanana]

Going to my medical exam tommorow! Can’t wait !!!

[@Fabinho9999]

So happy I'm never going back to the Mega

[@denisguilbault298]

Agreed, what a shit show. Graduations summer 2012

[@austinplatt4062]

I straight up recoiled seeing the mega lol

[@19wolfgang25]

Shack hacks anyone? No? lol

[@noaheke2666]

​@@19wolfgang25loved being sick for the first 3 weeks 😂

[@Simonhatesall]

@@noaheke2666had a guy who didn’t stop coughing all 9 weeks probably still coughing during his DP1 😂

[@slatt-h3m]

was thinking about it.. cool army , always wanted to serve this country anyways for the lifestyle it provided my family.. LOVE YOU CANADA

[@infinityinfinityinfi]

Either they're lying, or the CAF has really become soft. "We're not here to break you." 😂😂😂😂😂

[@robertparsons5295]

I graduated Cornwallis in ‘82. I don’t even recognize this video. It was terror back then. lol Still, an interesting experience and glad I can say I did it.

[@wiserswhiskies]

Standards are so low now, I’m embarrassed to admit I was a Canadian soldier ffs

[@Anonymous_Whisper]

You didn't like the tampons in the men's bathrooms.

[@ninjabear5663]

Ill have you know those things come in handy. We plugged buddies arm up real good with one of those badboys after he got wrestled into a window ​@Anonymous_Whisper

[@Anonymous_Whisper]

@@ninjabear5663 I would laugh if it was like tactical explosives or something disguised as a tampon. Lol enemy tampons looks at the rainbow hairs.. ohh ok keep you tampons 😅😅😅.. rainbow soliders lol 😈😈😵💀💀. Boom 💥. It was c4 or a drone or something... Some military tech disguised as tampons... Sadly I don't think they are anything other than a means to crush our military by regulations

[@MikeJones-qn1gz]

@@ninjabear5663yeah but not a lot people are getting shot in the bathrooms on CAF bases

[@TheDeadPoolfan]

​@@ninjabear5663that sounds unbelievably made up

[@nathanm3995]

Respect to all that serve and have served 🫡

[@SimonGalarneau]

It's a shame that starbuck employee make's more money with their tip than entree level of our soldiers.

[@TheDeadPoolfan]

Literally not true

[@d4rkomeg413]

This is exactly what we need in Canada right now, Respect to the men and women that keep us safe. If i was prime minister you would have unlimited funding! We need you at the top of your game, we will be tested in the future we need to come out on top !

[@al5612]

I’ve been holding off my enlistment until the Conservatives get in 2025. I refuse to taint my service by being under Adolf Trudeau’s leadership.

[@SilencioFilm]

Exactly, never ever under this woke government with a really disgusting agenda.

[@benyseus6325]

🤣

[@luckyguy600]

Cornwallis is just a memory. Now it is like a weekend workout at a school gym.

[@loonie8338]

WW3 propaganda going crazy rn

[@adrianwapcaplet2773]

We are a country blessed with people possessing such high talent and skill. We expect so much from our armed forces members, and we need to support them accordingly. Raise the defence spending to 2% of GDP now. If you're in a position to apply to the armed forces, do it! Get them to pay for your training, your schooling and serve with pride, emerging with valuable skills for your post-service career.

[@saitama5000]

Man, I wish wasn't born deaf and always wanting be part of Canadian Armed force since i was in high school. I'm always amazed on canadian military history and wanted to be part of and proudly to fight/support for Canada frontline. Respect for those going training and be a true canadian.

[@WaterbytheBayou]

What!? They have rifles, ammo and helmets? I thought they shipped all those to Ukraine.

[@ilyarepin1640]

The people in the video probably bought their own helmets. And we’re out of shells too now. If a war happens they’re going to walk over us

[@BenWeeks-ca]

It's also great that we cheered a man from Ukraine because he fought the Russians in WW2. Yes none of the leadership who oversee our military seemed to realize that the Russians were our allies then and that the man had worn a swastika on his uniform.

[@mace41canuck]

Fun , challenging and private Khan would do it all over again lol You guys should make him do it all over again no matter his rank now.

[@clonecammandoblue]

cant wait

[@aaronyonny2139]

Some old ass 80-90s scope on that gun. Says alot about our military

[@Mastergreg5]

The C79? The US military uses that same optic for their machine gunners lmao. You think everything made in the 80s is outdated. Oh boy. It’s a very expensive and accurate sight. Accurate up to 500M.

[@9999AWC]

It's a good scope. Don't fix what ain't broken.

[@IDKnIDGAF]

Dude theres still soldiers using the mg42 that guns from the 1940s just cuz its old doesn’t mean its cheap

[@x-sag3272]

They added PW training and rappelling in BMQ? I didn’t get to do that until DP1

[@timberwolfdtproductions3890]

I’m 61 years old, and after watching that video, I want to enlist!

[@theangrydweller1002]

0:17 dear god. Paper work

[@Your.local_pilot]

Thank you for this, I am looking into joining the CAF and this will help me get ready for BMQ even though I have a few years till I can join! ❤ from Manitoba

[@GuardianOfUltima]

If nobody joins then our government will have to behave and stop being corrupt.

[@lopov9]

they will just import migrants to join

[@306_Zai]

@GuardianOfUltima I'm so conflicted because I've wanted to join most my life and I'm at a point in my life that I could do it. But I don't like the idea of it at the moment.

[@GuardianOfUltima]

@306_Zai Indigenous Canadians went and fought the nazis. They still came home and faced a genocide for another couple generations. Never fight for Canada

[@pig4795]

For anyone wanting to join, just be in shape. That's really all you need it extremely easy, but what they don't tell you is that you will be sick 99% of the time there I went and three days in I got sick and 9 weeks later still sick

[@Matts000]

In shape? They will take and pass and one that’s got a pulse!!!

[@pig4795]

@Matts000 Not exactly, but they have made it, so it almost impossible to fail the test

[@y2klucker]

Every Canadian should be required to do basic in their youth to become a citizen. Thank you for your service. Ubique.

[@damn8028]

i touch down at BMQ in two days, October fourth. Hope to serve a long career.

[@danedube2115]

I would join the Canadian Military as soon as we are freed from our loser PM and Canadian culture is restored before woke culture destroyed it.

[@nickmaddiison9865]

Sworn in tomorrow (the 14) and leave for basic on the 31st. Class starting September 2nd. Any tips? My 5km is at 33mins

[@CanadianForcescanadiennes]

Wishing you all the best! Remember basic training is about pushing you physically and mentally - keep an open mind and embrace working as a team, you will be surprised at how much you can achieve together. You got this!

[@jindashaheed]

Cant wait for when I get the call to be sworn in!

[@hemorrhoidman1691]

It's a very short ceremony (4 hours of paperwork before that tho) but don't be shy to wear a full suit.

[@Tribuneoftheplebs]

Few more weeks for me. So excited

[@undergroundauthority3305]

only problem is the basic pay-scale I want to join army but earning 2400 cad monthly is not nice, as I have raise a family and kids.

[@jasmeetsingh132]

We all might be divided by race, color , or ethnicity we belong to but united to serve ! to protect ! & lay down our lives for this beautiful , secular , and diverse country ❤️🇨🇦 Does not matter what happns but canada has given alot in return to me so its my time to pay back ! i am joining the army soon ! and i am always questioned why ? bcz am here to make money ? No !! But just to serve this beautiful country 🇨🇦

[@redoqc]

but your the leader of the NDP

[@jasmeetsingh132]

@@redoqc no sir ! our same sounds similar but its not , 😅😅 he is jagmeet and i am jasmeet , we r different ,

[@xaronzero2946]

Stood with giants, u gave me goosebumps, i remember.

[@m.d.sharpe8892]

God bless you. Will be a pleasure serving with you

[@ozymandias3329]

You are not black, white, or yellow, once you're there, you are green

[@TheZenarck]

Honestly, I wish I had gotten in when it was 10 weeks but I'm only just old enough to get in now. This video does a great job of making me want to go to the reg

[@Starseed1101]

9 weeks?? When I was in cornwallis back in 86 basic trg was 3 months felt like 16 hours a day 7 days a week

[@TheDeadPoolfan]

Back 2016 it was 3 months 16hr days, 5-6 days a week. Standard has dropped alot

[@m.d.sharpe8892]

It's still 16hr days 7 days a week for the first 3 weeks. After indoc some more freedom is granted for the remaining 6, with 12-13hr days 5 days a week. Except Farnham where you will be completely fcked up for the entire time you are there

[@luckyguy600]

Try 69

[@naitnait00]

For most it is as staff will say 80% mental and 20% physical, it is true. You will be surprised what youe body can do and the course is highly curated. Do not get injured know your breaking points. The screening test in the first few weeks is the biggest physical obstacle, not the FORCE test. Oh and you will almost certainly get sick for a good couple of weeks.

[@donsilverson9927]

They’re hiring the wrong people. I wouldn’t join now.

[@coreyoconnor735]

was supposed to start this august, but sadly had issues with my file and enrollment got pushed off :( but this video is a great insight to know what ill be heading into in the near future great video!

[@Eurotool]

Recruits look nothing like that nowadays lmao this is old footage

[@ShadowGhost-n8d]

War is a racket -Smedley Butler

[@VayIe-xf2hh]

good

[@DaysVFX]

Does this mean the CAF's budget was increased? If that is the case, then I'll apply for the military.

[@Project_Future]

That is absolutely not the case 🤣

[@jayred2908]

​@@Project_Futuremaybe on paper. 😂

[@Evilslayer73]

The draft is coming take a look around the world ...

[@monteniggrianCRUSHER]

nice try, not gonna sign up and die for israel

[@ronaldostaffe6728]

I’m excited to join, my application is still in process, hoping my application process doesn’t take too long because I would like to go in the October intake

[@TheWeekendYogurt]

Looks chill can I sign up?

[@CanadianForcescanadiennes]

You can checkout our eligibility criteria and apply online here: forces.ca/en/apply-now/

[@TheWeekendYogurt]

I’m American sadly :( I did get my Canadian RN in Nova Scotia tho

[@TheDeadPoolfan]

Why the fuck would you ask then? Also, you can still apply as a non citizen...

[@maximsirlaughalot8769]

I want the instructor to scream at me while drinking maple syrup

[@YardPrep00]

Shame the gov vilified millions of rural boys who would’ve fought for this country. Best of luck

[@tristan8218]

I believe we should do what every small populous nation does and pass a law mandating military service for two years from 18-35