Canadian Army Podcast

From breaches to bridges and demolitions to detecting, a Combat Engineer has a wide range of responsibilities to ensure that troops can live, move and fight on the battlefield. Corporal Alana Zanchetta from 5 Combat Engineer Regiment goes into detail about her trade and everything sappers do to help win the fight. Feel free to contact Captain Adam Orton with any comments or questions: armyconnect-...

Bombs and bullets are not the only threats to our soldiers. Online disinformation is also being used as a weapon, and it’s one they face both on deployment and at home. Dr. Meghan Fitzpatrick and Dr. Dominique Laferrière are social scientists at Defence Research and Development Canada and have done extensive research on the topic. They explain the disinformation ecosystem that affects the military...

The world’s security environment is in perpetual change and the Canadian Army must adapt to stay relevant and effective. Lieutenant-General Jocelyn Paul talks about expanding the Army’s mission in Latvia, lessons learned from the war in Ukraine, procuring equipment, the Arctic, culture change, training and more.  Feel free to contact Captain Adam Orton with any comments or questions: armyconnect-c...

Raids, ambushes, air assault operations and so much more! Ranger School may be the U.S. Army’s most challenging course. Captain Pierre-Alexandre Dufour of 3 R22eR talks about his incredible two-month experience which took him through alligator-infested swampland and over mountains in the process of honing his combat leadership skills. Feel free to contact Captain Adam Orton with any comments or qu...

Rewriting a training program is never easy; just ask Sergeant Pier-Luc Dubé, who is one of the Army’s cold weather and Arctic subject matter experts. His journey spans from Norway to Trenton, over to Shilo, and all the way up to Resolute Bay in Nunavut. Find out more about his story and the new program he helped develop. This training is delivered by the Canadian Army Advanced Warfare Centre in Tr...

Timely, relevant information helps ensure the survivability and effectiveness of the troops on the battlefield. The Director of Intelligence for the Canadian Army, Lieutenant-Colonel Montgomery Price, talks about the art and science of Intelligence. Many of the show ideas come from you, the listener - please send us your suggestions or comments. Also, don’t hesitate to ask Capt Orton a question! ...

Through scientific innovation, PSP’s Human Performance Research & Development team helps ensure Canadian Armed Forces members remain physically and mentally prepared. Patrick Gagnon, the team’s National Manager, explains the science behind many of the physical demands of soldiers, including the FORCE Evaluation. PSP (Personnel Support Programs) is part of Canadian Forces Morale & Welfare S...

We’re wrapping up season three of the podcast and taking a break in our release schedule. Captain Adam Orton gives a sneak preview of what to expect from season four! Meet our host Captain Adam Orton:  Bio | Video Many of the show ideas come from you, the listener - please send us your suggestions or comments. Also, don’t hesitate to ask Capt Orton a question!  To contact us: armyconnect-connectio...

**The in-person race has been rescheduled to November 6 in Ottawa and participants have until November 7 to complete the virtual race.** For the first time, the Canada Army Run is both virtual and in-person. Anyone, anywhere can participate! Major Lesley Quinlan, Race Director for the Canada Army Run, explains all the details about how you can sign up and show your support for two of our military...

Patrol Pathfinders are trained to operate under extreme mental pressure and physical strain in hostile environments and unforgiving terrain. Captain Pierre-Alexandre Dufour of the 3rd Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment, explains the Pathfinders’ role and tells us about their gruelling training course. Check out this amazing Pathfinder video by Canadian Forces Combat Camera! If you like what you hear, p...

For 75 years and counting, the Canadian Rangers have been called into action to support the military in remote, isolated and coastal regions of Canada.  Brigadier-General Nic Stanton, Director General Army Reserve, tells us how the Rangers continue to play a key role in domestic operations, CAF training and their own communities. Find out more about the Canadian Rangers and their 75th anniversary...

Find out how Command and Control will undergo significant changes in the next few years - digital and integrated are a couple of the guiding principles. These changes are as important to the Army as new fighter jets are to the Air Force and new combat ships are to the Navy.   If you like what you hear, please subscribe, share this podcast with your friends and give us a review or rating. Meet our...

Sergeant Geoffrey Boutilier is a member of the sniper cell based at the Infantry School in Gagetown. He’ll tell us as much as he can, OPSEC permitting, about what it’s like to train to be a sniper and to be part of that trade. Find out more about the Combat Training Centre If you like what you hear, please subscribe, share this podcast with your friends and give us a review or rating. Meet our hos...

Warrant Officer Avril Jno-Baptiste-Jones has served in various parts of Canada, and has deployed to Afghanistan and Kuwait. She is currently Chief Clerk with 4 Engineer Support Regiment in Gagetown. She shares her insights and lessons learned from her experiences as a new recruit to her working life today. Find out more about the Defence Visible Minority Advisory Group: http://intranet.mil.ca/en/l...

When there is an injury on the battlefield, Medics are there to save the day - and lives! Master Warrant Officer Jean-Sébastien Morin is a Medical Technician with the Canadian Forces Health Services Group.  He shares his wisdom about life as a Medic and a few war stories to boot.   Do you want to be a Medical Technician or Medical Assistant?  Check out these links: Medical Technician | Medical Ass...

We track one soldier’s career as they move through recruitment, basic training and a little beyond. Private Adam Brazolot of The Princess Louise Fusiliers in Halifax tells his story. (Since the recording of this episode, Private Brazolot has been promoted to corporal... congrats!) Visit: The Princess Louise Fusiliers Find out more about Canadian Army Reserve Recruitment 2022 If you like what you h...

Brigadier-General Nic Stanton, Director General Army Reserve, explains the new individual readiness standards for Army Reservists, what soldiers have to do to meet them, and how they’ll be implemented. These standards are part of the “Soldier Readiness Policy – Reserve (SRP-R)”. Find out more about the Canadian Army Reserve . If you like what you hear, please subscribe, share this podcast with you...

Matsimus is the on-line name of an Alberta soldier who hosts a YouTube channel focusing largely on military equipment – interjected with some fun and humour. He has more than 360,000 subscribers in his ever-growing audience. Find out more about Matsimus, how he does what he does and hear about the “secret sauce” of his social media success: tanks are cool! See his many videos here: https://youtube...

We launch season three of the podcast with the Acting Commander of the Army, MGen Michel-Henri St-Louis, on the future of the Army. He gives Capt Adam Orton some big picture views on key topics like culture change, modernization, Force 2025 and generating readiness. If you like what you hear, please subscribe, share this podcast with your friends and give us a review or rating. Many of the show id...

Captain Orton gives an update on what our listeners can expect to hear in upcoming episodes and announces a small break in our release schedule. Many of the show ideas come from you, the listener – please send us your suggestions or comments. armyconnect-connectionarmee@forces.gc.ca About our host: Capt Adam Orton Sign up for this year’s Canada Army Run! www.armyrun.ca Canadian Army Podcast listen...

Improving the Canadian Army's digital culture is more than just using the latest technology or the best software. The Army recognizes that it needs to become more "Digital", but what does that mean and why?  Lieutenant-Colonels Chris Marshall and Tom McMullen explain what the Army is doing to address this gap and how soldiers can get involved. Find out more about being a data analyst: https://with...

Two training requirements have been removed for many soldiers.  Lieutenant-Colonel Patrick Chartrand from the Combat Training Centre explains why, and the impact it will have on the Army.   You can read about the details of the changes in CANFORGEN 72/21 which is available on the DWAN (Defence Team Intranet). Many of the show ideas come from you, the listener – please send us your suggestions or c...

Warrant Officer Maxime Richard is the Operations and Training Warrant with the 1st Canadian Ranger Patrol Group in Yellowknife.  Find out what he thinks about his northern exposure and the many things he has learned about surviving and thriving in the North. 1st Canadian Ranger Patrol Group Many of the show ideas come from you, the listener – please send us your suggestions or comments. Here is th...

Combat Divers are Combat Engineers with specialized underwater training. Captain Connor Hunerfauth from the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering (CFSME) tells us about the challenging nature of their work. CFSME is part of the Combat Training Centre in Gagetown. Don’t hesitate to ask Captain Orton a question!  Here is the contact info for the podcast: armyconnect-connectionarmee@forces.g...

Lieutenant Colonel Isaac Howard is a member of the Unites States Army who’s been serving at Canadian Army headquarters as an exchange officer. He compares and contrasts how things are done between American and Canadian armies, and tells some interesting stories from his own career. If you like what you hear, please subscribe, share this podcast and give us a review or rating. Don’t hesitate to ask...