Basic Up is a reality series that follows young men and women as they join the Canadian Forces starting from the recruiting office through to the rigorous basic training.
Part of me is thinking that the film crew brought it in to show what would be confiscated. The other part of me is thinking that someone actually was dumb enough to bring a knife. As if they weren't going to be issued weaponry
@@paulaoakley8136 Do you remember by chance what your platoon was called in 99? I'm not sure what my course number was because it was so long ago. I think 9902, but the platoon was Flers-Courcelette.
10:07 the recruit's expression change at the sight of the PO was hilarious... I guess I shouldn't be laughing because I haven't been in his position yet, but I plan on enlisting so maybe I will be wearing the same expression some day.
Havin flashbacks over here lol... I went to basic in 2004 so I recognize a lot of the staff, some good, some bad. Miss the food :) Oh and if you tip the barber extra he will give you a close to bald shave, it's the best, slip him a 20 and say "press hard, no guard" lol.
I reckon they have for sure! I'd love to go visit the base someday just for an afternoon and eat at the subway on base, grab some shit at the canex and take some pictures, It's been long enough that no one would recognize me HAHAHA!
Your in the army now, even if you're in the navy or the air force I don't care you're in the army now! Close you're eyes, CORRECTION close your mouth... Nice recovery, but is he fucking with them or just hung over :O regardless he's a riot LOL
I have always enjoyed this show and this PO in particular. It's when the PO talks about BO I can relate, there are people who feel it's ok to not be clean and it pisses me off.
The amount of guys I came across in BMQ who didn’t clean themselves properly was crazy, first few days our entire platoon kept getting jacked up because someone refused to shower completely naked 😂 change parade for a few hours for sure remedied that issue 💀
Wait, what? An advance on pay? Chit cards in basic? Did they have to pay for their own stuff? I got a lot of my kit standing in line outside an old shack in Cornwallis.
Yeah I mean this is Hollywood bullshit, we did some monkey crawling, I think the first hour I owed 150 push-ups 😂 they were given. Sucked during winter, only because the garbage basic gear sucks. Should be shortened 3 or 4 weeks, especially for those non combat arms.
Basic Up was filmed in St-Jean I believe. St-Jean is where you do your Regular Force BMQ. As for the reserves, I’ll only speak on my experience, last month I completed my Primary Reserve BMQ at CFB Wainwright in Alberta. It was only 7 weeks and now I’m MMT with the 38 Service Battalion. BMQ is the same for both reg and reserve force only thing that makes a real difference is how long they are. Since my BMQ was only about 7 weeks there was a couple things I wasn’t able to have the chance to do because the course wasn’t long enough so they prioritized other things like the range, gas hut, FTX, first aid, fire fighting, classroom work. You learn a lot more with reg force BMQ because you have twice the amount of time.
It was my right to take the elevator and take steroids in basic. I was on the 6th or 7th floor I started using the elevator after the 5th week, all the time especially to go up. Never got caught. (Only your own drill instructors can catch u)
@@mamamia9840 okay so a little about me. Graduated high school and did some college dropped out of two programs one was architectural technologist and second was mechanical engineering. Then went on to do some reno work and learn little bit of HVAC while getting my personal trainer certificate got bored and went onto to doing some towing jobs and driving DZ trucks. Now I want to join the armed forces to find direction, structure and some sort of purpose. Any how I was wondering if must learn how to swim before I apply or would they teach me? I am worried about just being another trained gun man type of soldier I want to come back to civilian life and use what I learned in the forces at my job such as firefighting or construction. Hopefully you read this and give some guidance
@@crossroads2027 Okay I am a little bit confused about your problems. Let's try to debunk them one at the time. 1.Any how I was wondering if must learn how to swim before I apply or would they teach me? A1: It's definitely not a must, but if you're able to get swimming lessons before your BMQ, It would save you some stress/panic during the swim test. Most recruits are not accomplished swimmer and you will receive training on how to accomplish the test. Hopefully that answer your question. 2.I am worried about just being another trained gun man type of soldier I want to come back to civilian life and use what I learned in the forces at my job such as firefighting or construction. A2: I am a little bit confused here. Most jobs in the forces are not "trained gun man type". Obviously, if you go in a combat career, you will find combat. But, in most fields, you won't find any of that. Air forces and Navy are more open minded trades with less strict environment.
@@mamamia9840 my main concern was the swimming I am having trouble locating someone to train an adult to swim especially during covid. About the whole "gun man type" thing was or is that I don't have much info on the whole career path/ choices in the forces and how to apply for the position. I also do not know any Canadian forces guys who could share their success or otherwise stories.
@@crossroads2027 I wouldn't stress too much on the swimming, cause you will learn on the spot like most of the recruits. If you are 18+ or 17 with parents consent, you can apply via the Canadian armed forces website or you can contact one of your recruiting center and they will provide you with all the information you need. When it comes down to selecting your career path, I wouldn't let people success and story impact your decision. Any job in the army can be amazing if it fits you.
19:05 this was the disgusting mullet the PO was talking about…… Have some pride/common sense before u join, like maybe start going to the gym a couple of months beforehand…
yessir! If you get caught, it's trouble for sure. I used to sneak in the elevators in 2004 during basic, just gotta be slick and know who's where and when lol.
i didnt know it was that easy to regret it and have second thoughts and get out that easy. I though once you raise your hand you had to give 4 years of face AWOL
@@tsnydstsnyds3982 And what if you stand out as someone who's in shape, taking BMQ seriously and wants to be pushed/challenged. Will they go harder on you then?
not sure if you watched "Royal Navy School" on Christopher Kirk's youtube channel, our recruits seems to be far more mature than the Royal Navy recruits that they got for the show
@@120bank8 yes definately worth it. The moldy shaks Toxic leadership Lack of range time Lack of proper, modernized gear Lost time with the family for pointless weekend ex's No meaningful tours to actually benefit your country Low pay compared to civilian counterparts Definately worth it Also don't need to be fit to join lmao. They have lowered the physical standards so much you can show up 100 pounds overweight and not able to run more than 1km and they will still put you through
The Halo 2 t-shirt hit me lmao
PO Robinson was my favourite instructor in Basic in 99. Actually, probably my favourite instructor throughout all my training.
No way he was there in 99 if he was a po in 96
That guy is such a sack.
10:10 is 10/10
That look on his face is killing me!
Lmfao! He looks so scared hahahahahaa
@@Deo12345Redhead best moments of TV...
Amazing coincidence, the timestamp knew it was gonna be a 10/10 moment
The PO reminds me of one of my high school history teachers. The way he spoke. Who was also a retired Sergeant in the Canadian Army.
11:49
ROOM!!
RRROOOmmm!!???
SHUT UP!
😂
Honestly, that had me cracking up. It should be in the funniest clips or something.
XD
7:50
Who the fuck brings a knife to basic? Especially a knife of that size. Like seriously. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Reminds me of the guy from Police Academy 😂
19:00 holy shit, I graduated basic in January 2020 and that barber is still there
hey could you tell me what’s different now from back then
@@lauraduarte2179 Yo when are you going to basic?
@@tysonmegahy7267 well i applied for RMC so hopefully around spring or early summer
@@lauraduarte2179 YO SAME IM WAITING TOO HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE
@@tysonmegahy7267 how did you do on your aptitude test
who brought the bowie knife, did they think they were going on a commando raid or something
Part of me is thinking that the film crew brought it in to show what would be confiscated. The other part of me is thinking that someone actually was dumb enough to bring a knife. As if they weren't going to be issued weaponry
If the goth looking girl ever sees this, you’re beautiful and I love your hair! 🥺
Was in St Jean in 1999. I remember seeing most of the staff, back then PO Robinson was a Master Seaman
I was in St Jean in 99 too. PO Robinson was my Section IC. He was fantastic.
@@paulaoakley8136 Do you remember by chance what your platoon was called in 99? I'm not sure what my course number was because it was so long ago. I think 9902, but the platoon was Flers-Courcelette.
Just passing through to watch some vintage bear walking
10:07 the recruit's expression change at the sight of the PO was hilarious... I guess I shouldn't be laughing because I haven't been in his position yet, but I plan on enlisting so maybe I will be wearing the same expression some day.
Ahhh, CFLRS.. the good ol days.. Feels like yesterday!
See how that girl with the white top jumps at 14:23 when Robinson says " Attitude problem." lol
Havin flashbacks over here lol... I went to basic in 2004 so I recognize a lot of the staff, some good, some bad. Miss the food :) Oh and if you tip the barber extra he will give you a close to bald shave, it's the best, slip him a 20 and say "press hard, no guard" lol.
i think bmq with shitty food wouldve enabled me to vr haha
I would think alot of the instructors here would be retired by now
I reckon they have for sure! I'd love to go visit the base someday just for an afternoon and eat at the subway on base, grab some shit at the canex and take some pictures, It's been long enough that no one would recognize me HAHAHA!
@@masaharumorimoto4761 ooh did you get deployed to Afghanistan?
there's no way this episode was filmed in 2006... looks like it was filmed in the early 2000s lol
CFRS Cornwallis #8137 - 15 Platoon ... Joined at 17 and started out in the Signal Corps...
I’m still amazed how someone can bear walk.
Your in the army now, even if you're in the navy or the air force I don't care you're in the army now! Close you're eyes, CORRECTION close your mouth... Nice recovery, but is he fucking with them or just hung over :O regardless he's a riot LOL
I have always enjoyed this show and this PO in particular. It's when the PO talks about BO I can relate, there are people who feel it's ok to not be clean and it pisses me off.
The amount of guys I came across in BMQ who didn’t clean themselves properly was crazy, first few days our entire platoon kept getting jacked up because someone refused to shower completely naked 😂 change parade for a few hours for sure remedied that issue 💀
"Constant Reinforcement" I remember those days...
That's how instructors are supposed to be.
Will we ever get new uniforms, new equipment or weapons?
So many memories mostly good, but I would do it again if I could.
Wait, what? An advance on pay? Chit cards in basic? Did they have to pay for their own stuff? I got a lot of my kit standing in line outside an old shack in Cornwallis.
This is way better than the new season of survivor!
😟 sorry I'm late..
🤨 who _are_ you?
😂
some of them look iike uh oh what have i done!
I can feel the anxiety through the screen
A little different in 1982 in Cornwallis. The yelling started as soon as we got off the bus. The St Jean Barracks are like a hotel sheesh
Yeah I mean this is Hollywood bullshit, we did some monkey crawling, I think the first hour I owed 150 push-ups 😂 they were given. Sucked during winter, only because the garbage basic gear sucks. Should be shortened 3 or 4 weeks, especially for those non combat arms.
why the cameraman is focused so hard in the black hair girl??
They follow about 4 recruits to share their story. She's one of them.
Honestly, she looked like a Natasha from Russian Spy movie or something lol.
if you go reserves, do you have to go to the location in the video for Basic? Do they take the same Basic as Regs??? Thanks
Basic Up was filmed in St-Jean I believe. St-Jean is where you do your Regular Force BMQ. As for the reserves, I’ll only speak on my experience, last month I completed my Primary Reserve BMQ at CFB Wainwright in Alberta. It was only 7 weeks and now I’m MMT with the 38 Service Battalion.
BMQ is the same for both reg and reserve force only thing that makes a real difference is how long they are. Since my BMQ was only about 7 weeks there was a couple things I wasn’t able to have the chance to do because the course wasn’t long enough so they prioritized other things like the range, gas hut, FTX, first aid, fire fighting, classroom work. You learn a lot more with reg force BMQ because you have twice the amount of time.
I wanted to join 10 years ago but my health kept me out :(
I feel for you. My health also kept me out.
@@scottsanford6020 sorry, man :( I am trying again though at the ripe age of 49 :O
@@kevinpatrickcarey3741 Sir, you can still be part of it, reserves are always hiring.
PO Robinson truly is hilarious
what year was this?
2006
10:09 😂 they did his head really bad I could clean my teeth in it
Is it just me or the video was shot in the 90s. The video quality and the room equipment seems pretty old school, no ?
Fall of 2006
The PO looks like he likes the pies.
ugh. kit day. worst day of everyone's career.
recruite is wearing a halo 2 Tshirt lol 20:05
I ve a question with the flag i ve yellow in mine is it august
😂
Regardless of age? Not sure about that.
Is the haircut free? In the us military it’s not
You like my brake fluid receipe
get help
There is a rules.. them liés au service lol.. they with 23000after board food and cheap semicombat uniform
Can i go attack with Composite béhaviorisme
The down rank me to prison.. watch the next épisode of i took my shyt left base .. attack since?
It was my right to take the elevator and take steroids in basic.
I was on the 6th or 7th floor I started using the elevator after the 5th week, all the time especially to go up.
Never got caught.
(Only your own drill instructors can catch u)
11:52 lmao
I miss that day. I joined in 1997. It was way more tougher back then.
this is a more family friendly version because this aired on television I think around 08-10
@@tysonmegahy7267 Family friendly indeed cause I've done my basic back in 97 nothing like that I'll tell ya.
@@alcatraz7761 what was it like?
@@mitchellg3893 way tougher. Lots of running and push-ups for every time someone screwed up.
@@alcatraz7761 hell i did basic this summer and even 15 years after this these guys seem soft compared to us.
this was probably the worst part. The fear of the unknown and the kit issue. after all that bullshit it wasn’t that bad.
Holy hell that girl is pretty
There's a huge lack of info for ppl trying to join especially with covid it's a bitch to get any decent answer from anyone.
I have watched the two first episodes and so far it's accurate. I did my BMQ in 2018. Feel free to ask me specific questions, I can help you.
@@mamamia9840 okay so a little about me. Graduated high school and did some college dropped out of two programs one was architectural technologist and second was mechanical engineering. Then went on to do some reno work and learn little bit of HVAC while getting my personal trainer certificate got bored and went onto to doing some towing jobs and driving DZ trucks. Now I want to join the armed forces to find direction, structure and some sort of purpose. Any how I was wondering if must learn how to swim before I apply or would they teach me? I am worried about just being another trained gun man type of soldier I want to come back to civilian life and use what I learned in the forces at my job such as firefighting or construction. Hopefully you read this and give some guidance
@@crossroads2027 Okay I am a little bit confused about your problems. Let's try to debunk them one at the time.
1.Any how I was wondering if must learn how to swim before I apply or would they teach me?
A1: It's definitely not a must, but if you're able to get swimming lessons before your BMQ, It would save you some stress/panic during the swim test. Most recruits are not accomplished swimmer and you will receive training on how to accomplish the test. Hopefully that answer your question.
2.I am worried about just being another trained gun man type of soldier I want to come back to civilian life and use what I learned in the forces at my job such as firefighting or construction.
A2: I am a little bit confused here. Most jobs in the forces are not "trained gun man type". Obviously, if you go in a combat career, you will find combat. But, in most fields, you won't find any of that. Air forces and Navy are more open minded trades with less strict environment.
@@mamamia9840 my main concern was the swimming I am having trouble locating someone to train an adult to swim especially during covid. About the whole "gun man type" thing was or is that I don't have much info on the whole career path/ choices in the forces and how to apply for the position. I also do not know any Canadian forces guys who could share their success or otherwise stories.
@@crossroads2027 I wouldn't stress too much on the swimming, cause you will learn on the spot like most of the recruits.
If you are 18+ or 17 with parents consent, you can apply via the Canadian armed forces website or you can contact one of your recruiting center and they will provide you with all the information you need.
When it comes down to selecting your career path, I wouldn't let people success and story impact your decision. Any job in the army can be amazing if it fits you.
i was about to go for cfat next week but now im going to send them a text of not joining , this training is difficult .
Well done.
Lmfao. You think this is difficult?
@@RatedNTV with so much racism i do not even wanna serve this country anymore.
@@AK-gj8hd ur such a joke holy u think Canada is the only racist country no country is perfect
@@AK-gj8hd as a visible minority in the caf and minority in other ways no one fkn cares who u are. I’ve never experienced racism. Everyone is GREEN.
Compare this to the Marines intake procedure. Night and day.
The marines wish they were as good as our worst guys
I have Méthyle hydrate glycerine a batterie wires and a gallon of boomrang
😊😒🍌
At the hard fk store😂
get help
19:05 this was the disgusting mullet the PO was talking about……
Have some pride/common sense before u join, like maybe start going to the gym a couple of months beforehand…
just come in with a full hair cut, why wait until there?
You should call it not basic but sprap your lufe for good
My kit my stuff come and speaker with taxpayer paycheck
Anyway you dont see value in courage keep your crew of i will be station home
elevators are out bounds eh? 😏
yessir! If you get caught, it's trouble for sure. I used to sneak in the elevators in 2004 during basic, just gotta be slick and know who's where and when lol.
@@masaharumorimoto4761
i finished bmq nov 2018. Shits never changed other than the crts and c7s lol.
Never got caught. 😂
What is the Last war sergent. 2001 terrorist which are ghost lol
Since 1993
get help
i didnt know it was that easy to regret it and have second thoughts and get out that easy. I though once you raise your hand you had to give 4 years of face AWOL
no you have up until the end of your basic training to put in a voluntary release form
You’ll typically still be held on cac/par pretty much until your platoon is going to grad
I send drill sergent in sick parade with bad broken face..😂
Edmonton cant even break i was semd Colorado
You scream i grab CO of the Fleetwood out Coldplay
1:10... Those girls... God, they are so beautiful.
OP Honour
I Will never investe intéressant in canadiens force wannabe
God damn junk! Pathetic the way we train recruits now! Woke generation in full swing I guess 🤬
What do you mean exactly? Are they too soft on recruits today?
Absolutely!
@@tsnydstsnyds3982 And what if you stand out as someone who's in shape, taking BMQ seriously and wants to be pushed/challenged. Will they go harder on you then?
Threating recruits.
Why do they pick the dorks, fn embarrassing to anyone that served.
not sure if you watched "Royal Navy School" on Christopher Kirk's youtube channel, our recruits seems to be far more mature than the Royal Navy recruits that they got for the show
today men can have full beards, face tattoos and wear womans uniforms
lol....true though
what matter with having a beard
best advice... don't do it. its not worth it at all
Just because you weren’t fit enough or didn’t have a fun time, Very worth it, and its a great career
@@120bank8 yes definately worth it.
The moldy shaks
Toxic leadership
Lack of range time
Lack of proper, modernized gear
Lost time with the family for pointless weekend ex's
No meaningful tours to actually benefit your country
Low pay compared to civilian counterparts
Definately worth it
Also don't need to be fit to join lmao. They have lowered the physical standards so much you can show up 100 pounds overweight and not able to run more than 1km and they will still put you through