Information about the Basic Military Officer's Qualification Army course.   Informations sur le course de Qualification Militaire de Base des Officiers de l’Armée.

In this episode, we learn about the assault pioneers.

October’s episode of Ducimus goes in depth with OC C Coy, Maj. Clarke, on the specifics of the Infantry Platoon Commander Program. Topics covered include its creation, strengths, weaknesses, and advice for those who are interested in being an Infantry Officer.

Maj MacCormac and MWO McCann welcome Capt Yan Martin, the new Army Reserve Coord.

Meet Season 3 hosts, Major McCormack and Master Warrant Officer McCann, as they run through the new RCIC executive and its responsibilities. They share details on your point of contact in the Infantry School and where you can get any information you need. Learn about ongoing changes within the Corps, a current opportunity within the infantry cell and hear a preview of some of this season’s upcoming podcasts. Find the Infantry School on Facebook to submit listener feedback, and shop for...

Sean does and After Action Review (AAR) of last batch of episodes, explains the story behind the parody commercials, and passes the baton to Terry for future episodes. Find the Infantry School on Facebook to submit listener feedback and shop for Infantry merchandise at CanEx.ca

Sean talks with LGen Wayne Eyre, Commander of the Canadian Army, about his command philosophy. Subjects include the way ahead for the Army, fitness, retention, discipline, the regimental system, etc.  LGen Eyre’s command philosophy can be found here: http://www.army-armee.forces.gc.ca/en/about-army/commander.page Find the Infantry School on Facebook to submit listener feedback and shop for Infantry merchandise at CanEx.ca

Host Sean talks about small arms (rifles, machineguns, etc), both past and present, as well as the heated pros and cons of 7.62mm vs 5.56mm. Bonus guest Chris covers the process involved with legally possessing firearms in Canada. Find the Infantry School on Facebook to submit listener feedback, and shop for Infantry merchandise on CanEx.ca

The Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV) has been the backbone of Canadian mechanized infantry for two decades. David discusses the LAV, what came before it, and how we employ it. Find the Infantry School on Facebook to submit listener feedback, and shop for Infantry merchandise on CanEx.ca

Le commandant discute de sa philosophie d'entraînement et de ce que signifie être le commandant de l'École d'infanterie. Les sujets abordés incluent la valeur de l'amélioration personnelle, le fait d'être une bonne personne et l'esprit de combat, parmi beaucoup d'autres. Trouvez l'École d'infanterie sur Facebook pour soumettre les commentaires des auditeurs, et achetez des articles d'infanterie sur CanEx.ca If you are English, please search for E09 Commandant’s Philosophy.

The Commandant discusses his training philosophy and what it means to be the Commanding Officer of the Infantry School. Subjects include the value of self-improvement, being a good person, and fighting spirit, among many others. Find the Infantry School on Facebook to submit listener feedback, and shop for Infantry merchandise on CanEx.ca Si vous êtes Franco, veuillez chercher E10 la philosophie du commandant en français.

Mario et Pat nous livrent   leurs réflexions sur les grades importants de caporal-chef, de sergent et   d'adjudant. Ils discutent des défis et des avantages d'être sous-officier, et   de la façon de travailler avec les subordonnés et les officiers au sein d'une   équipe. Trouvez l'École   d'infanterie sur Facebook pour soumettre les commentaires des auditeurs, et   achetez des articles d'infanterie sur CanEx.ca If you are English, please search for E07 The Ideal NCO.

Mario and Eric provide their thoughts on the important ranks of Master Corporal, Sergeant, and Warrant Officer. They discuss the challenges and the rewards of being a Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO), and how to work with subordinates and officers as part of a team. Find the Infantry School on Facebook to submit listener feedback, and shop for Infantry merchandise on CanEx.ca Si vous êtes francophone, veuillez rechercher E08, Le sous-officier idéal en français.

Lessons learned from the first season/batch of episodes, and the upcoming season’s episodes. We hope to cover DP1 Infanteer (Battleschool), infantry weapons and equipment, the Infantry School Commandant’s philosophy, the RSM’s thoughts on what makes an ideal NCO, and more. De plus, nous commençons les épisodes français promis. Find the Infantry School on Facebook to submit listener feedback and shop for Infantry merchandise at CanEx.ca.

Special guests Gail and Karrie explain what it is like being married to someone in the Infantry. The highs and lows of a spouse being deployed, postings to different provinces, having to find new jobs (and schools, and doctors), and more from those who support us and rarely get a voice. Find the Infantry School on Facebook to submit listener feedback and shop for Infantry merchandise at CanEx.ca.

David explains the course, how to prepare, and what is needed to succeed. Infantry Officer Developmental Phase 1.1 (IODP 1.1, née Ph 3) is the third of four courses an Infantry Officer must pass, and it is generally seen as the most physically demanding “gut check” of the phases. Find the Infantry School on Facebook to submit listener feedback and shop for Infantry merchandise at CanEx.ca.

Jon and Morgan explain the challenging but rewarding life in the Reconnaissance and Sniper communities. What movies get right/wrong, preparing for courses, enduring miserable conditions, and shooting bad people from long distances. Find the Infantry School on Facebook to submit listener feedback and shop for Infantry merchandise at CanEx.ca.

Sean talks about his experience on multiple combat deployments, and what it is like to experience violence and death. A must for anyone who wonders what it is like, from the words of a truly humble man. Find the Infantry School on Facebook to submit listener feedback and shop for Infantry merchandise at CanEx.ca.

Josh and Pascal explain the course, how to prepare, and what is needed to succeed. Basic Military Officer Qualification Army (BMOQ-A) is the second of four phases an Infantry Officer must pass, and it is the first course they take at The Infantry School. This course was formerly called Phase 2, Common Army Phase (CAP), and BMOQ-L (Land prior to A for Army). Find the Infantry School on Facebook to submit listener feedback and shop for Infantry merchandise at CanEx.ca.

What is the Royal Canadian Infantry Corps (RCIC)? Our history, current structure, what it means to be an Infanteer or Infantry Officer, and more. Find the Infantry School on Facebook to submit listener feedback and shop for Infantry merchandise at CanEx.ca.

Introducing Ducimus, the official podcast of the Royal Canadian Infantry Corps.