Thanks for sharing! It's always great to connect with fellow veterans, especially those who served in 1PPCLI. Even if you missed that deployment, it’s amazing how the memories and camaraderie last a lifetime. Hope you’re doing well!
Brave men, cool to see an American commander be so open with them. Forever our allies in time of war. I read alot of the Canadian force had to buy their own equipment cause the Armies was shite.
Much of it was. The '82 pattern webbing and rucksacks we used were pretty crappy. Everyone serving in Kosovo and the Balkans soon found that that set of gear did not last under combat conditions. Things gradually started improving around '98/99 when the CADPAT gear, load-bearing vests and Goretex raingear were introduced into the system. Naturally, this was done with the speed of government.
@@bluecollarcanuck 1 thing still haunts me (Exercise in Wainwright, while in militia): I suffered heat exhaustion, ran my mouth with platoon leader, apologized to Warrant ... but that night? Cold prairie field, clear sky. Not enough water. No cover. No blanket. Spasms all night long, and too pooped to not lie down. (And no support, which I still kinda resent.) I grew up in a Liberal family, and "Mike" Pearson was a personal hero, so I hang fire against "government". But ... gawd, bureaucrats. Is why I evaded VAC for decades. And yup, the paper pushers were just as contemptuous as I anticipated, and worse. I never bothered much with "stuff". (A bush kid!) But sure did hate long treks. But I was never exposed to effective fire. Or to those conditions. So? mmmm sucks to be you ;-p stay well ^5
@@bluecollarcanuck Oh, I forgot to include this in my anecdoted. Summer sun; prairie heat; we were wearing black overalls; restricted water. Plus? I was RTO that day, so water was fine. Noon, buddy said someone had drained his. I shared. That afternoon? Radio silence, I was runner. Signal 15 ;-p
I have all the respect for all military, especially PPCLI 1st Battalion as my late Father Warrant Officer Herrington, was a Proud Member and I am Proud to say I am his Son😊 Arte et Marte
Our guys are so professional and trained so well. I hope that has kept on over the years. So hoping enough quality people have endured the liberal years and maintain it quality standard soldier. You can expect after two years training. That’s how long a professional soldier takes.
It's great to see your support for our troops! Professional training is essential, and it's reassuring to know that our soldiers continue to uphold those high standards over the years.
Nice to see a version of Canadian army rangers in a firefight we Canadians kinda took the brunt of the fighting in Afghanistan especially in places like Helmand province even though Canadians did not lose a battle in Afghanistan I think we still lost politically cause the Taliban took Kabul the way the NVA took Saigon.
If we look at causalities on D-Day ... all respect to Omaha, and Rangers on Point du Hoc were just, well, that's was magnificent. We took it on the chin. Hard. Caen was ... awful. And down through Falaise? _Rough sledding_ to say the least! ^5
@@themilitaryarchive347 I am using my wife’s account. My name is Craig Smith. I was proud member of one PPCli. I really appreciate your response and I was a proud member
Just such a grinding slog. Thirsty, over-heated, stressed ...almost makes "accountant" attractive! ;-p p.s. _some_ repetition is just, well, bad form. *_Lots of_*_ repetition_ ... I have to start questioning the editor. This is *_notRPTnot_* Putin propaganda.
you should research how well funded they are.. very underwhelming for how well trained the average soldier is. It was a long time ago but Canada exited the second world war ranking well among their peers in many aspects of war, for the size of its population that is.
I was in 1PPCLI, most of the time in A company 2 platoon. Got out before this deployment, but I recognize a lot of the faces.
Thanks for sharing! It's always great to connect with fellow veterans, especially those who served in 1PPCLI. Even if you missed that deployment, it’s amazing how the memories and camaraderie last a lifetime. Hope you’re doing well!
Brave men, cool to see an American commander be so open with them. Forever our allies in time of war. I read alot of the Canadian force had to buy their own equipment cause the Armies was shite.
Haha doesn’t surprise me at all. Thanks for watching.
Beware of bitter stories. 6 guys? 9 stories :-)
Much of it was. The '82 pattern webbing and rucksacks we used were pretty crappy. Everyone serving in Kosovo and the Balkans soon found that that set of gear did not last under combat conditions. Things gradually started improving around '98/99 when the CADPAT gear, load-bearing vests and Goretex raingear were introduced into the system. Naturally, this was done with the speed of government.
@@bluecollarcanuck 1 thing still haunts me (Exercise in Wainwright, while in militia):
I suffered heat exhaustion, ran my mouth with platoon leader, apologized to Warrant ... but that night? Cold prairie field, clear sky. Not enough water. No cover. No blanket. Spasms all night long, and too pooped to not lie down. (And no support, which I still kinda resent.)
I grew up in a Liberal family, and "Mike" Pearson was a personal hero, so I hang fire against "government". But ... gawd, bureaucrats.
Is why I evaded VAC for decades. And yup, the paper pushers were just as contemptuous as I anticipated, and worse.
I never bothered much with "stuff". (A bush kid!) But sure did hate long treks.
But I was never exposed to effective fire. Or to those conditions. So? mmmm sucks to be you ;-p
stay well
^5
@@bluecollarcanuck Oh, I forgot to include this in my anecdoted.
Summer sun; prairie heat; we were wearing black overalls; restricted water.
Plus?
I was RTO that day, so water was fine. Noon, buddy said someone had drained his. I shared.
That afternoon? Radio silence, I was runner.
Signal 15 ;-p
Complete beautiful professionalism just like I remember
I have all the respect for all military, especially PPCLI 1st Battalion as my late Father Warrant Officer Herrington, was a Proud Member and I am Proud to say I am his Son😊 Arte et Marte
Thanks for watching
We are our Well trained. You guys make me proud.
Currently serving in 1VP A Coy. Inspiring to see these boys at work. Red Devils!!
Our guys are so professional and trained so well. I hope that has kept on over the years. So hoping enough quality people have endured the liberal years and maintain it quality standard soldier. You can expect after two years training. That’s how long a professional soldier takes.
It's great to see your support for our troops! Professional training is essential, and it's reassuring to know that our soldiers continue to uphold those high standards over the years.
I’m using my wife’s profile obviously some chick didn’t serve in thebattalion. I was private Smith . I served from 95 to 97. C company
@@lulurodmon Thank you for your service Private Smith.
Nice to see a version of Canadian army rangers in a firefight we Canadians kinda took the brunt of the fighting in Afghanistan especially in places like Helmand province even though Canadians did not lose a battle in Afghanistan I think we still lost politically cause the Taliban took Kabul the way the NVA took Saigon.
Thanks for watching
If we look at causalities on D-Day ... all respect to Omaha, and Rangers on Point du Hoc were just, well, that's was magnificent.
We took it on the chin. Hard. Caen was ... awful. And down through Falaise? _Rough sledding_ to say the least!
^5
Makes me wanna play Squad
Do they not use the 60mm mortar anymore? Small unit tactical weapon used on platoon/company level.
Some forces do, UK Army still does not sure about the Canooks.
I'd guess "mobility" is a big factor in this.
Hot ... dry ... heavy rucks ...
GET BEHIND SOMETHING! I always say this (in the same tone) before any funny business goes on.
I wish people knew the reference.
that is my nephew 2nd row right side hand on face
Nice! Thanks for watching 🇨🇦
At this point in time did the army at least allow the boys to get a couple of beers after a brutal day like this?
Mostly not no, maybe on special occasions but mostly dry tours.
@@themilitaryarchive347 I am using my wife’s account. My name is Craig Smith. I was proud member of one PPCli. I really appreciate your response and I was a proud member
/me whispers _"Nobody counts; nobody says."_
Could never end would never agree on such a thing as a dry tour. You have to treat men like men.
Just such a grinding slog. Thirsty, over-heated, stressed ...almost makes "accountant" attractive! ;-p
p.s. _some_ repetition is just, well, bad form. *_Lots of_*_ repetition_ ... I have to start questioning the editor.
This is *_notRPTnot_* Putin propaganda.
Thanks for watching 🇨🇦
these guys look unprepared.
rag-tag.
Have much experience fighting an insurgency? (Call of Duty doesn't count.)
You clearly don’t know Jack shit about what first line troops look like in action
Chinese bot scammer no doubt
you should research how well funded they are.. very underwhelming for how well trained the average soldier is. It was a long time ago but Canada exited the second world war ranking well among their peers in many aspects of war, for the size of its population that is.