The Canadian Armed Forces Year in Review

[@FrontlinePros]

What changes would you make to reverse attrition?

[@bluecheese135]

Definitely increase pay and bring awareness to the CAF. Also great video!!

[@tn9711]

@@bluecheese135 Also fixing military postings would go a long way. No one likes moving every couple of years or so, civillian jobs rarely need people to move plus they pay better.

[@shawnomack3927]

Military housing needs to be addressed. Two years wait list to get into a PMQ if you're posted in from off base with dependants. So you get to live on IR for 2/3's of your posting before you can move your family in to a Q with you. Just to do it all over again when they post you out after 5 years. Pay needs to be addressed. It's hard to want to stay in when you could make more money working in the civilian sector.

[@FrontlinePros]

@@shawnomack3927 Yeah, its not encouraging to know that mess is coming every few years and options are limited and/or expensive.

[@TB-zf7we]

Fix procurement system so that needed equipment (i.e. enemy drone identification & destruction, SPH replacement for towed M777, tracked IFV...) is identified, procured from partners or built within a reasonable time frame.

[@tn9711]

Better pay will help with retention. With the current inflation, the military simply does not pay enough. Civillian jobs offer higher pay on average.

[@JohnHill-qo3hb]

Job satisfaction would be my #1, pay is great but if your job is shit, money don't help too much, rich and miserable a good soldier does not make.

[@_Matsimus_]

This was amazing. Thank you for promoting my family in a good light. We are so focused on the negative on what happens in the CAF and you are doing the right thing by not falling into it. Thank you so much. We always have things to work on, but we will get there.

[@billyray105]

Supplying and training guys with swaztikas tattooed on them doesnt help, influence operations against the Canadian population doesnt help...I am a 2PPCLI Medak vet at least we knew which bathroom to use eh? BTW luv your channel dont luv what the forces have become

[@CanadianPatriot224]

​@@billyray105 Anti-Western propaganda. Canada isn't full of n@zis. Go get educated.

[@NightWarp]

Great video! I learned a few things. Looking forward to more.

[@FrontlinePros]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it.

[@jsthecanuck6804]

HELL YEAH BOYS we're finally getting more things going on in the canadian army, IT'S ONLY UPHILL FROM HERE

[@jarule275]

Uphill? You mean downhill or?

[@jamesdennis8385]

Nothing but down hill

[@KChiefs4]

Maybe if we get ride of all the pride flags and drag Queens rn Canada is going for quantity not quality

[@ksspook]

@@KChiefs4 cope harder, nothings changing bud

[@its2point072]

Another fantastic video. I always look forward to watching these!

[@FrontlinePros]

Awesome, thank you!

[@ianmccallum8911]

Great quality videos you are awesome with the video editing!

[@FrontlinePros]

Hey thanks, I appreciate that. Not losing my mind for no reason then.

[@ianmccallum8911]

@@FrontlinePros Definitely not for nothing really great quality.

[@jonsmitt9769]

30 May 2023 the military grievance committee decided the vaccine mandate was an unlawful order. It did not come through the traditional operational requirement but was instead a directive and the implementation was crude and overly aggressive. General Vance and other senior leadership objected to a mandate but were shortly thereafter removed due to SA scandals. Op Valour is the name for a lawsuit by 329 troops over their “unsuitable for future service” dishonorable discharge. Further lawsuits are being organized for those who were coerced and those who were vaccine injured. 2 JTF troops were removed from their unit for privately attending the freedom convoy, a 3rd was removed for merely donating. WO Topp is being court martialed. The troops in Latvia are buying new gear out of pocket as the issued kit has outdated and inadequate protection. The troops in Poland are paying out of pocket for meals. We’re in trouble.

[@jeremyroy95]

Dallas Alexander the man with the longest sniper kill in history was fired for not getting the vaccine. Those are the type of men we need who stand for there beliefs.

[@tylersmith2242]

Not charging new privates rations and quarters till they complete their basic trade course. Anyone else confused?

[@FrontlinePros]

A lot of recruits are posted to a base after their BMQ where they spend months and sadly sometimes even longer waiting for an opening for their specific trade courses. Usually this is busy work, if their lucky its OJT with a unit in their chosen trade. If they are posted outside of their original location, they often choose to live in shacks or military housing. They are charged half or full rations at the mess and again for whatever quarters are available.

[@FornoDan]

Sounds awesome!! After BMQ recruits will often do an 8 month training course posted somewhere like gagetown. For those trying to live cheap in the barracks, food could still cost $1000 a month... removing that hardship will only help the training programs. Two thumbs up in my opinion

[@mr.mustache4743]

Excellent presentation, thank you =]

[@FrontlinePros]

Thank you!

[@JesterSpeed3]

Great video! 5 years left for my 25 and they aren't going much to try and keep me.

[@jimdr63]

Having lived in Norway with a population of a mere 5+ people, they have implemented a choice of Conscription or a posting with Social Services. I'd add a free education within and 3 years after. Trades Apprenticeship and free pharma to the choice of the military

[@joebiggs135]

>They found oil in Hell The Canadian Military 6:27

[@brenthogg4684]

You must be working out of town or something eh? The audio on the last few videos has been awful. Thankfully the content is always great 👍🏼

[@FrontlinePros]

You are exactly right. Sorry about that. Mic is shipping back my way soon.. I hope.

[@shawnmeanney5755]

We are already a common wealth to the UK.And a good neighbour of the US.

[@chriscowan6630]

Well done thanks for this excellent and informative content: would increase pay immediately, have a stronger marketing recruitment presence at the secondary school level across the country and spend some money on the base barracks/family homes and base amenities...take a drive through most of our bases across the country to witness the disgraceful conditions our military families live in.

[@peterforan5982]

Thank you for this, well done❗️Constructive observations and yes we need to redouble our support of our forces with state of the art kit and reasonable compensation.

[@Themapleleaforever]

Finally!

[@aecsummer]

We must not forget CAF members are soldier first. I dont care what your hair color is or what tou want to call yourself, buf you MUST reach battle ready standards across all trades. Along side that, stop dropping the standards. Soldiers first!

[@Migmaw]

I love our war fighters, there is no better trained there is no bigger heart in any soldier bigger than the Canadian soldier. That being said I'll shine a light on the dark places surrounding CAF recruitment and exodus. The sexual assault and misconduct that was rampant took some shine off what CAF is from leadership down, I mean when the leader of your air force is found to be a sexual predator stealing thousands of teenagers underwear who broke into 100s of residences and raped and killed all while in charge of the air force and flying dignitaries should make you question everything sooner and take complaints lodged seriously. Then came the COVID mandate which forced some of our best and brightest and battle hardened force members throughout CAf and CANSOF and JTF2 to get the vaccine or get out it was that simple and most weren't opposed to the vaccine, their training made them think things through but brass wasn't accommodating so we lost a ton of knowledge that would and could be passed down in combat awareness and practice. So basically I'm saying CAF brass and government choices shot recruitment in the foot

[@chrisjansen1943]

Here's the real report: A desperate lack of equipment, both modern and outdated. A purposeless navy with aged ships in poor standing. Abandonment of the skilled and capable members in the armed forces community, due to weird radical-left sexual political policy interference. A complete lack of motivation among the population to enlist (see previous item). A commander-in-chief who is totally, utterly, completely not worth dying for. A budget that doesn't even touch the most basic needs of a military, and no motivation for our "leaders" to do a single damn thing about it. Our door is wide open for invasion. This kind of sharp systematic dismantlement is clearly not an accident.

[@mmmaaasss]

The only thing keeping people in the caf right now is the depression proof salary and the time off. Members with 10+ years of service are ready to pull pin. People from the rank of MCpl - WO voluntarily release on a daily basis. A large number of Jr ranks do not resign after their initial contract. Most trades that offer a civilization qualification lose the member when they get a red seal, or ticket. There should be the same amount of pay scales for Cpl as their is for Capt. All the members promoted too quickly without the proper trade skills or leadership abilities and have no justification for their rank other than being the friend of a higher up need to be removed. SR nco's need to be held accountable. The medical sytem in the caf is completely broken and detrimental to the health and wellbeing of it's members. The list goes on and on. I would not recommend service unless your plan is to get education and training then leave to get a civilization job. Use the military just like the military has used it's troops for the last 20 years.

[@Gameplayery]

As a serving member for 14 years now, i can without reservation say that this is THE WORST the CAF has EVER been, E V E R. We just had a "pay increase" but they cut down on a major benefit for housing allowance, alot of us are LOSING money after this pay raise and projecting multiple releases (quitting), and all the Top generals getting caught with sexual misconduct really dealt a huge blow to the Morale and welfare of the troops. Couple that with a complete and utter lack of support from our government (1.45% of GDP whereas NATO MANDATES 2% AT A MINIMUM) and the never-ending push of RGB+ propaganda, and the dwindling number of new recruits, it's really hard to recommend this organization as a career option. Actively looking for a way out, but the pay and benefits are the only reason why I'm in still

[@jamesdennis8385]

Get rid of Trudeau and then fix things

[@basedaf5580]

hopefully I will be one of those troops within 6 months

[@jimmyhat3438]

Very Based and inclusive brother ✌️🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈💕💞💞💞😗

[@smallk20]

CAF needs Better pay and newer equipment to attract people

[@Nicklan1961]

An Airforce with no air superiority aircraft is not an Airforce but is a support force for an air force, who's Airforce is the question?

[@Nicklan1961]

A Navy with no air power is not a Navy but is a support force for a Navy the question is Who's Navy are we supposed to be supporting!

[@oldguy7144]

I do believe however, you should pay back your R&B if you "jam - out" of basic training.

[@Epsilon-18]

I'm still young, and I aspire to serve in the CAF. But I hear so much negativity about it, I'm having second thoughts.

[@FrontlinePros]

In some way I'd suggest definitely talk to somebody who's in the trade you want. Get that honest opinion.

[@jonsmitt9769]

Talk to someone in the trade you want, not just recruiters. Talk through the training up to rank of corporal. This could take 2 years or more depending if the courses you need are actually available.

[@Farmguy1]

I served a long time, all our family served in some branch of the service, my son joined the army. But, with all honesty, I hesitate the recommend it now under the current Leadership. For me there has been too many detrimental changes for the good of the Service, and far to many Higher Ranks who are willing to go along with these changes. Do your research, then make your own choice, try it. If it's not for you, complete your contract then don't sign on again.

[@shawnmeanney5755]

We do have to get more people to enlist into the military.Like at least 100 000 more soldiers.Just for NATO's sake.

[@jackbarry8410]

🤣🤣oh boy Canada I’m praying for you colored hair😂🤣 facial piercing I mean what’s the enemy going to think of that

[@Allanpaul784]

Bring back the program when someone gets into trouble with the law do their time in the military I know ppl that it changed their lives for the better

[@avroarchitect1793]

Thats how we ended up with the incident that disbanded the Canadian Airborne Regiment, So HELL NO.

[@crevis12]

..6:00.. Woke troops.. lets tear down our statues and change our flag next..

[@joebiggs135]

5:50 That is fucking horrifying. Who the hell would want to fight for that

[@its2point072]

As long as they're not harming anyone there's no problem in how people express themselves

[@gabrielgiguere2108]

Up until 2021, I could not join the US marines because both of my arms are fully tattooed, I mean who would want a tattooed man in the army right lol...? So, who cares about what a person looks like, they eased their laws on hairstyles and all, that doesn't make the soliders less capable. Welcome to the 2000s Joe, you can still call back the 1800s if you want tough

[@darkraven8103]

@@gabrielgiguere2108 Only idiots get Tattoos.

[@PrinceChaloner]

An undisciplined military..

[@gabrielgiguere2108]

@@darkraven8103 only AAA losers judge other people's look 🤡

[@richardarrow3691]

Yay. Keep it boring! I will keep on sponsoring trees for insurance.

[@C3ceddy]

I'm going to join mabye not this year but In the coming years

[@DOBC255]

I’m trying to join Canada army

[@FrontlinePros]

Now's a good time, pick and choose your trade. I made a video as a guide.

[@keithc8199]

Not enough new recruitments . Makes me laugh if they opened the restaurant we'd have a a big military just our government doesn't let us join they always say there to full try again next year

[@sebastiankumlin9542]

Privates have to pay for their rations and quarters?

[@FrontlinePros]

If they are living on base and eating from the mess, it comes out of their pay.

[@jackbarry8410]

That’s un real I’m going active duty in the Us army and everything is covered food,housing etc all covered by the army

[@donaldleben4442]

@@jackbarry8410 Better check again, Jack, . . . before you sign up.

[@Farmguy1]

All troops paid R&Q, if you were single and living in Barracks, it's a Automatic pay deduction, except while in the field or deployed.

[@victorsalisbury3554]

Pull tracks right off

[@victorsalisbury3554]

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[@hobmaniac]

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[@jimmyhat3438]

Canada military needs to be more inclusive to LBGQ trans and queer gender CIS and minorities. Stop sexual assaults on wamen of color and just in general be nicer ✌️🌈💕💞🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

[@jamesdennis8385]

We do not that bull shit in our military

[@sijul6483]

Is this sarcasm or real?

[@Farmguy1]

No, this is the last thing the Service needs! You really have no clue what the Armed Service is about! It is not about prancing down the street once a year in uniform for gay pride parades.

[@reaganlane3771]

Thank you for this video. I shared it with a few friends. They were so excited.! You need marketing, look into 'promosm'.

[@FrontlinePros]

Thanks for sharing, appreciate it.