Life in the Canadian Armed Forces
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- čas přidán 28. 08. 2024
- There is no career more challenging or rewarding than serving in the Forces.
You will have the privilege of defending our country, being part of history-making events, and helping those in need - both in Canada and around the world.
You will obtain world-class qualifications and develop leadership skills that will take you far in your military career. You will visit more places than most people see in a lifetime and make great friends along the way. There really is no other career quite like it.
More than 90,000 Canadians serve in the Forces in over 100 trades and professions. The Forces are made up of the Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Army and the Royal Canadian Air Force. Some jobs are specific to a certain environment. For example, if you want to be a Pilot, you’ll serve in the Royal Canadian Air Force. If you want to be an Artillery Soldier, you’ll serve in the Canadian Army. Other jobs such as Legal Officer or Medical Officer may be filled by members from any of the three environments.
No matter which uniform you wear or the job you do, you will be part of an amazing team of people dedicated to defending Canada, protecting our interests and contributing to international peace and security.
Im a proud Canadian. I was born and raised in canada
Then change your profile picture
@@saucybaka4439 why? its part of the culture
lol please go back to school and actually pay attention to your lessons.
To Canada Armed Forces Members, merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Your service is and will always be highly appreciated. There are many countries who do not enjoy peace. I came from such a country, South Sudan. I have been to 2(two) Africwn countires as a refugee before finally finding my home, Canada. I know what it means to yearn for peace and what it means to keep that peace. Canada is great because you are exceptional. Merry Christmas from Moncton, NB.
canada is making their army look fun
Well why not? Canada has always been more peace loving and humanitarian than war loving. Yes they train you for war obviously, but at the same time they send you to the suffering parts of the world to help. I am not in the Canadian army but I am Canadian and I know Canada's history and culture.
I don't know about you but to me it makes sence.
They are but it's obviously challenging too
+Jpantelo Jpantelo That is nonsense. Canada is a war fighting nation. The reason Canadian soldiers make good peacekeepers is because they are trained to be good warfighters.
+CF80TO01 American soldiers are trained to be warfighters yet they always cause colateral damage. Have you ever heard of a Canadian jet plane dropping bombs on civilian areas just to knock out a few jihadists?
No matter what people say about Canada we know how great we are😍 peace and love is all we need❤
0:12 More than 90,000? I did not realise our army is so freaking tiny. I understand we are pretty skilled but that is a tiny army.
+shiba shi I'm a proud Canadian and even I'm not that ignorant.
who are you replying too?
I love how you can call us tiny but we're easily one of the highest skilled army's. From an armoured soldier of the 1st hussars
+Splash Flexxz I said I know that we are skilled but I'm saying in relation to population our army is tiny
Yup! Without doubt our military is apparently _small_, it probably has a lot to do with _geo-politics_, for instance if our neighbors were such BIG assholes, you can easily see a bigger military. But they say that the prove is in the pudding, you just have to look back in living memory, in times of need the numbers will always swell. ⚔💂💂💂💂💂💂💂💂💂💂⚔
I was a flight sergeant in the Canadian Air Cadet League, and just recently I’ve considered joining the RCAF
Omega 3370 No one cares
WTF at 2:39 that guy is still using a old tube tv with rabbit ears?
probably a melee player
I remember a Canadian military CZcamsd it was this little brown girl going through basic training. If I remember correctly she was trying to be a combat engineer. Her videos were really helpful and her name started with a k. Recently I haven’t been able to find any of her videos
Not going to lie, the closing statement in the video sent chills down my spine. I can not wait to enlist in the reserves, and then after university transfer over to reg force for a few years.
Speaking from experience as a veteran - document all of your training, exs, ops, injuries, everything and prepare for a lengthy battle with vac following your release or retirement.
In the 0:40 that's the Canadians Grenadiers guards.
I was there (as a cadet)
Québec, Montréal, mont royal
Im currently in army cadets at the moment but soon i plan on signing up for the reserves so i can earn more school credits so i can pass with better grades. Not to mention i can get a steady surefire occupation
im doing cadets currently but in 3 years im joining the army
2 years buddy
Probably went through Bmq by now
Hows that going now it's been 3 years? I also plan on joining except the reserves in two then regular in four
How’s the army
Very proud and supporting of our Canadian forces . The political powers shame and concern me a great deal .
What the video doesn't tell you is that the process to actually join takes a very very.......very long time. My medical file has been sitting in Ottawa for 4 months now just waiting to be reviewed. A single 1 page file. Still cant wait to go
Hi there.
I was a recruiter for a while. 4 months is not a very, very...very long time. Remember, they're not taking people one at a time, they're taking clumps of people, enough to fill a course. So naturally, the process takes some time. Conversely, and unfortunately, there's no need to hurry because they can't hurry. The amount of paperwork per person and it's processing is considerable.
@2:39 why not invest on a shallower TV with colors and a remote if the cost is so reasonable?
Long live Republic of Canada..
I was ready to volunteer and put my life on the line for my country right after highschool but I guess they don't want me 🤷🏾♂️ Canada I guess I'm coming over if the trans Military ban doesn't get changed before I graduate
There is no ban in canada!
I recently applied I am waiting for a response Id love to be an armoured soldier
theres no life like it!!!! true story. Go Navy Go!
1 of 400 are in.
I'ma join up.
My whole family is military. Being a soldier in Canada is a joke level of difficulty, and there's even less honour, mostly they work strictly for the paycheck.
5 more months :)
After next school year hopefully I can enlist :) when I'm done highschool
Man my Dad said I can join after grade 10 as long as I put my all in to it.
thats great bro
+TEAM TNT don't do it, it's a trap haha the misery will infect you
+Cashala Ladouceur ??
Now, why are people disliking this?
it's like a long term summer camp
i'm mad at the Canadian army, i joined 3 weeks ago but apparently i'm too old and not phyically able to do it, i say that will not stop me from applying, not for the money but i just love Canada and want to do my part, i'll pay you to join
cp canadian Better luck next time tubby
army looks fun i'll be enlisting soon just kinda nervous about the swimming part of the BMQ
+WEBZYY Just graduated BMQ. the swimming part is not a big deal. Its either pass or fail and will not affect your time at Saint Jean. Now depending on your trade, you may have to re take it if you fail after.
+Crenchy like what did you do ? For the swimming part
+WEBZYY tread water and swam laps. can't reveal too much but I'm a terrible swimmer and I did it.
do you have facebook if you do i would like to add you bro my facebook- omarmohamud pictureof a city. if u want
+WEBZYY Yeah I with you on this one.
Get my gr10, bold eagle and then head out to the forces. my life plan.
Lucky you, for me my grandparents want me to graduate high school then head to Bold Eagle then I can head out to the forces
I have a really important event in February, but planning on signing up come right after. Anybody tell me what basics is like??
You might want to check in at recruiting as soon as you can as the recruiting part of the system is a long process.
Can anyone answer me, why just young cadets/cadettes are showing up in the video? Where's the veteran or old folks who serve in the forces? are they in deployment? if yes, can anyone take a documentary how are they right now? I want to hear their voices in service. Thank you!
Junsper Fernando they only interview the new men/women because they still love their job and are enthusiastic.
Old people cannot run very fast besides you will believe B'S like the poor bastards who died in WW1 and WW2. God bless them.
Junsper Fernando Simple - they didn’t renew their contracts and quit being fed up with all the bullshit.
Im a commonwealth citizen but for me I would have to have lived in Canada applying for citizenship and lived for five years in Canada to join.Currently signed up for our Defence Force hopefully I pass everything in the entrance exam and can go off for training to become a marine. afterwards taking up as many courses I could. maybe after my service I could go to Canada to see what our Northern Cousins are like oh well things takes time and effort
I wasn't born in Canada but I spended most of my life in canada
Rei Rei Raidz nice
I think the word you want is 'spent'
I'm going to school to be a diesel and heavy equipment technician this coming Fall but I also have always wanted to serve my country. Does the military have any good positions for what I'm learning or should I not join because I know I can make good money as a civilian.
Patrick Irons- vehicle tech here. Yeah you can make more money in the civilian side being a mechanic. The army is always taking in vehicle techs. Listen I’m just gonna say that in no way in hell would I be a civilian mechanic. I make a bit less but my days are pretty awesome. Army life isn’t for everyone, yeah when it sucks, it sucks! When it’s good it’s an amazing time man.
Kilo P Don’t waste your time - get your Red Seal Heavy duty mechanic and get a gig working on mining equipment. You can thank me later.
🥰🥰😀
I’m currently an army cadet and plan on joining as soon as possible. What is the youngest age and what education do you need to join? I believe you have to have your grade ten but youngest age would be what?
Peej Ca- 17 with a parental consent signature on the application.
16 and in high school to join the reserves, 17 and with parental consent to join the regular force - finish high school though, join the reserves as soon as you can
can I make a living in the military? I'm only 16 and would like to know if I can live comfortably
as well can I make a living without going into conflict? not a big deal if I do but my mother wouldn't like it
+Galasa Yeshitla this helped a lot Thanks! how do I become an officer? more schooling or would I need prior experience like Cadets or such? thanks for everything
You have to be prepared to die for Canada, but that is certainly not your role. Your role is to defend the nation and Her Majesty, and make the other fucker die for his country.
i finished school in 2011
that did not give any grades. so i went to school 3 times and GED but I can't do mathematics dam. I'm 21 going on 22 so I might as we'll gust find a job
It's become a joke in your country club at St. Jean. Try going to wainwright infantry school
Lol try infantry in shilo..
Thinking of joining right after High School, nothing else really interests me. Any tips?
Keep an open mind. There are so many different jobs in the forces that you wouldn't think of. There is one that is perfect for you.
Go to the website and do some research on jobs that interest you. Then you apply.
I am trying to go in as an Infantry Soldier. In the 2019 update, what mark do I need to get on the CFAT Aptitude test to become an infantry Soldier like out of 60? My goal is to take it in early November.
I'm trying for infantry as well. I got my test on November 4th
@@alecingersoll4589 oh actually I'm trying to take mine ealier November also!!! What mark do we have to get on the test cfat for infranty? I heard it was 18 out of 60?
@@alecingersoll4589 u are doing the candain Armed forces right? Like me
@@alecingersoll4589 well Good luck my man. Hopefully see you there!!
Don’t go EME. Doesn’t even carry over to civilian life. Absolute waste.
Are those benefits legitimate ?
obviously not
Lol privilage to defend the country excuse me. RIGHT not PRIVILEGE.
Andrew Bachand it’s not a right
@@deadlysin1174 lol yes it is
Where do they spend the weekends ?
+Patricio Mercader Where do who spend the weekends?
+Thanato The Forces. Where do the Armed Forces members (Both Reg. and Res.) spend their weekends?
+Heidar Elmatni reserve pers work 1-2 weekends a month. Reg force when not on duty are at home or where ever
At home playing fallout...
I have 8 years in.
If this was a realistic video it would show you that 75% of the time your a glorified janitor.
If I may ask how’s you joints and back from all that janitor work
@@danielpeters1339 Its not the janitor work that screws up your joints and back you little twit. It's the pepper potting, rucking, running, bayonetta ranges, obstacle courses, sleeping on the ground in a sleeping bag for years on end.. and for those who are inclined.. jumping static line in all four seasons.
wish i could join :(
Nathan m why can't you?
If i am currently a member of another army, can i retain my rank or at least some of it if i move to Canada and make the switch
If your part of the commonwealth it could be easier, if not, I wouldnt bet on it.
i cant say for 100% no, but i highly doubt it.
Not sure about know, but when I joined the Cf from the British Army they didn’t let me carry stuff over, although as I had released about 6 months prior they didn’t make me go through boot camp and started me at Cpl rank. (Infantry to infantry). It was around 12-15 years of service before someone somewhere? decided to recognize my British Army qualifications.
i am currently 15 going on 16 and wanted to join the forces. can i just aquire my grade 12 and go on or would i need more school ?
You need your grade ten but they would prefer better education, I'm currently waiting to finish my application process. (Not fun and does not go by quick) and I have my grade 12.
it depends on what trade youre aiming for
You can apply for any NCM position with just grade 10 completed, I applied with a high school diploma and I just wrote my CFAT, I was told by the recruiter I achieved a competitive score, I got my my medical and interview in 6 days. I’m super hyped, I’d say if you know for a fact that a career in the military is for you go for it brother!
Do you get payed for this? It’s my dream to join the Canadian armed forces. I have 2 years left of high school.
Yes. You get paid in reg force or reserves. You would have done it for free food?
Girl Power Find better dreams
Im a new immigrat of Canada and I wanna join the Army, what should I do to become a member of Canadian Forces?
stop watching anime
Czvil lol good suggestion
As a natural born Canadian citizen, I want to thank you for considering to join our military now that you've immigrated. It proves to me that you love and respect this beautiful country, and it helps me accept you as a fellow Canadian. Welcome home, and I wish you the best. Do our country proud.
Areus White thank you
You need to be a Canadian citizen first.
What exactly do you need for schooling to gain entry?
Koalaz King it depend on what you want to do, if you go on the Canadian Armed Forces website they tell you everything
YOu can go in directly if i dont belive so?
I know for the Infantry you only need to complete grade 10.
NCM: Grade 10
Officer: Bachelor’s degree
I don't know what to do or what I like to do in life. So is joining the Forces a good idea?
it can be an enriching 4 years, help you make your mind up for the future, and if you save properly, get a nice amount of money in the bank by the time youre done.
If you don't mind yessir no sir then go for it. I don't admire too many humans so hard for me.
What's the minimum amount of time I have to spend in the army?
I believe 3 years but i could be wrong
3 years whether regular force or reserves.
Depends on your trade. Basically you can get a three to five year initial contract. Though there is no minimum, if you try it and find out it’s not for you, you can release.
Well there's at least one upside, no commissars.
I am also 18 and really really want to become an Infantry Soldier and serve my country. plss somone reply to my comment would help me a lot.
It starts at the recruiting centre. Online or in person.
@@phil5090 yes doing it right now! Applying on the Candian Armed forces Online Employment Application!!! So yeah! Can't wait!!!! Infrantry here I come! Thx my man💪🇨🇦🤘
@@phil5090 What position are you applying for? Hopefully u make it Good luck
@@shaywhite5542 Thanks Shay, but I just retired after 30 yrs service in the RCEME Corps. Good luck to you though. I would do it all over again.
@@shaywhite5542 did you get the job as an infantry soldier yet?
Any former jtf2 here I'd love some information
Anthony Thibault- enlist in a combat arms trade and when you get qualified in said trade put in a notice of intent (NOI) to go JTF2. Though your best bet is to just show up in basic and just tell everyone you’re trying to be JTF2 see how that goes over for ya.
No JTF2 soldier is gonna go ahead and say “HEY YA THERE! WHATDYA LIKE TO KNOW EH? 😃”
Join the CAF, any trade you’d like, when you’re qualified and are able to, you can apply for a shot at joining. Again, a shot at joining. A Tier 1 unit isn’t a walk in the park so you have to want it badly. Really badly.
50,000? I'm quite sure that Calgary Constables will get payed 100,000 a year in a short time if I remember correctly
yeah... but in the Military, you still have your pride
Casey Simon hahahahahaahaha
I am not even in senior high school and I hope to become a med tech in C.A.F.
+s swordman kandahar air field? or Canadian armed forces?
+Azaren gg and Kandahar Airfield is K.A.F
+s swordman I know I wasn't sure if you did haha but now i do, that's awesome I encourage you to push through the hard times it's really worth it. Go Army, go Canada
I am sure that every paycheck is a fortune and every meal is a banquet !
and we now are going to make them live in hotels
nope. Well I guess the new shacks they are building and have built in recent years are very hotel like...
Wait 50g s year to 70 I make that now drive a truck
Don't join.
What about all the benefits? Do you get free dental for driving a truck? No. Do you get the Honor to call yourself a soldier? No you say you’re a trucker lol. There’s also more like food allowances, they help with financial support for your family, not to mention not paying tax while deployed, so that’s just straight up pay while your pay is taxed. And you just drive a truck. Congrats there bud.
JJQ
LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL
I guess I was a plug.
Wasted 30 plus year. After your out or OUT
70k and you guys think its fantastic? Lol thats nothing nowadays.
Compared to the US military it is good.
Second best paid military in the world. Behind Australia
You ignored the benefits they get along with the pay which are better than anything you will find in the civilian world.
militey cananda you come for war medan city and me paymant for people death and selling baboo in usa people melayou and robed building for we adn me payment every year oke thaksd
70 grand is not good pay
trucks it's 20k above national median. It's pretty damn good.
dude that's actualyl pretty damn high pay
and you get to shoot people for the country
Sea Bee your mentality is detrimental
@Fuckk Face
before.. i used to fantasize about running drugs, stabbing people and kidnapping innocent protesters at night... now i can do it for the COUNTRY!
Considering your expenses can be mostly paid for( food, rent if at base) that's pretty amazing