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Canadian Army Podcast

Canadian Army

75 episodes

This podcast is for and about soldiers of the Canadian Army.

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Its primary goal is to provide them with useful information through thoughtful and open discussions that reflect their mutual interests and concerns.

Though soldiers are our primary audience, the topics covered on this podcast should be relevant to anyone who supports our soldiers or who has an interest in Canadian military matters.

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  1. Royal Canadian Corps of Signals (S7 E5)

    · 33 min · S7 E5

    Behind every military operation is a complex communications network that gives commanders the information they need to make timely decisions and enables troops to act quickly and effectively. These systems must perform…

  2. Weapons & the Law (S7 E4)

    · 32 min · S7 E4

    The Canadian Army is accelerating its modernization — introducing new weapons and technologies to meet emerging threats. But before anything is bought or fired, a critical step must be taken: ensuring it’s actually…

  3. EOD Operator | Explosive Ordnance Disposal (S7 E3)

    · 22 min · S7 E3

    The battlefield is saturated with explosives—from factory‑made munitions and improvised bombs to drones delivering lethal payloads. At the same time, unexploded ordnance from past wars may still lie hidden beneath the…

  4. The Infantry | Close With and Destroy (S7 E2)

    · 38 min · S7 E2

    Ever wonder how the infantry is structured and fights on the battlefield? Lieutenant-Colonel Cullen Downey from The Royal Canadian Regiment breaks down everything from the fire team to a battalion, exploring…

  5. Inflection Point | LGen Michael Wright (S7 E1)

    · 37 min · S7 E1

    Lieutenant-General Michael Wright says the Army we have is not the Army we need – and that is about to change. To kick off season 7, the Army Commander outlines an ambitious modernization agenda: a major structural…

  6. RCEME - Corps of Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (S6 E9)

    · 20 min · S6 E9

    Troops are notoriously tough on their gear—armoured vehicles, weapons, field equipment, and electronics all take a beating. But have no fear, we have the right people across the country and overseas to get everything…

  7. Logistics: National Support Element - Latvia (S6 E8)

    · 25 min · S6 E8

    They say amateurs talk about tactics, but professionals study logistics. Making sure front line soldiers have everything they need, from ammunition to vehicles and everything in between, means that the fighters can…

  8. JTAC - Joint Terminal Attack Controller (S6 E7)

    · 21 min · S6 E7

    Making sure bombs hit their targets is no easy job, and it’s not only up to the pilots. Dive into the world of Joint Terminal Attack Controllers with Warrant Officer Jace Avery to learn about the people who keep one…

  9. CSOR - Canadian Special Operations Regiment (S6 E6)

    · 41 min · S6 E6

    Mystery surrounds the Canadian Special Operations Regiment (CSOR), making it the subject of many myths. Lieutenant-Colonel Declan Ward is the Commanding Officer of CSOR and sheds some light on what happens in the…

  10. Fast-tracking Component Transfers (S6 E4)

    · 17 min · S6 E4

    Making a career change can be difficult. It becomes more challenging when that process takes several months or, in many cases, years to navigate the bureaucracy of it all. Major Matt Cooke from Army Personnel…

  11. Gunner (S6 E3)

    · 28 min · S6 E3

    If you haven’t seen the artillery in action, it’s quite the spectacle. They have big guns that can deliver accurate fire over a few dozen kilometres, and one of the most reassuring feelings you can have is getting…

  12. CBRN Defence (S6 E2)

    · 26 min · S6 E2

    Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) materials are often the plot point in disaster and action movies. For soldiers, they are a potential threat on the battlefield or when responding to a domestic…

  13. Light Tactical Vehicle - LTV (S6 E1)

    · 21 min · S6 E1

    The Canadian Army’s new Light Tactical Vehicle (LTV) is already making trails in Latvia. But why did we get it, and what can it do? Find out from the source, Major Samir Khelil, who is the LTV Project Director. He…

  14. Season 6 Preview (S5 E9)

    · 1:16 · S5 E9

    The podcast is taking a little time off and will be back in the fall. Here's a preview of some of the topics that will be covered in season 6. Feel free to contact Captain Adam Orton with any comments or questions:…

  15. Law of Armed Conflict (S5 E8)

    · 21 min · S5 E8

    Warfare is far more complicated than throwing some troops with equipment onto a wide-open field and seeing who wins. There are hospitals, homes, factories, and many other things that make decisions exceptionally…

  16. The Armoured Corps (S5 E7)

    · 33 min · S5 E7

    We all know tanks are great, but they don’t do it alone. The Royal Canadian Armoured Corps uses firepower, speed, and protection to defend and take terrain in coordination with the infantry. Colonel Fraser Auld is the…

  17. Defence Research and Development Canada (S5 E6)

    · 27 min · S5 E6

    It’s no secret that science drives innovation, and the same is true in warfare. Jean-François Morel is the Director General of R&D Science and Engineering at Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC). It’s a big…

  18. The Brigade Commander - Latvia (S5 E5)

    · 36 min · S5 E5

    Want to know what it takes to get things into gear for a big mission? Colonel Cédric Aspirault from 5 CMBG is preparing to be the first commander of the multinational Forward Land Forces Brigade in Latvia. He’s working…

  19. Musicians (S5 E4)

    · 26 min · S5 E4

    Musicians. The military has many of them and for good reason. They are there to help us celebrate the good times and reflect during sombre times. Corporals Hélène Fortier and Michel Cousineau of the Regimental Band of…

  20. Domestic Operations (S5 E3)

    · 25 min · S5 E3

    Ever wonder what it takes to get soldiers out the door and responding to domestic emergencies? It’s more than just filling up a truck with troops, shovels, sandbags and rolling out, that’s for sure. Lieutenant-Colonel…

  21. The Multinational Brigade - Latvia (S5 E2)

    · 41 min · S5 E2

    This is a big one, and it’s happening now. The Canadian Army is significantly increasing its footprint in Latvia as part of Operation REASSURANCE. This mission is shaking up the Army’s training and deployment cycles,…

  22. Tanks (S5 E1)

    · 24 min · S5 E1

    Love tanks? So do we! Hear all about how the heavy metal of the battlefield helps the Canadian Army support the fight on the ground, how the crews make it all work, and the role they’re playing in modern day warfare.…

  23. Podcast Extra | Season 5 Preview (S4 E12)

    · 0:51 · S4 E12

    Season 4 is coming to a close and the podcast will be taking a break until the fall. Listen in to find out what is coming up for season 5. Feel free to contact Captain Adam Orton with any comments or questions:…

  24. Army Sergeant Major (S4 E11)

    · 22 min · S4 E11

    The Army Sergeant Major plays a significant role in the lives of all non-commissioned soldiers. But how? Chief Warrant Officer James Smith talks about his role as senior advisor to the Army Commander, lends his…

  25. Counter-Drone Warfare (S4 E10)

    · 29 min · S4 E10

    Are we in the Wild West era of drone warfare? The advancement of drone technology is having a big impact on the battlefield - the war in Ukraine is an example. To keep pace, the Canadian Army has been getting help from…

  26. Paratroopers (S4 E9)

    · 17 min · S4 E9

    There is a lot more to being a Paratrooper than jumping out of a plane, Master Corporal Nataniel Bergeron Sénécal can attest to that. He is an instructor and jump master with the 3rd Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment. In…

  27. Training Ukrainian Sappers (S4 E8)

    · 22 min · S4 E8

    As Russia’s war rages on, Ukrainian soldiers and civilians are facing an explosive threat on the battlefield. A troop of Canadian Combat Engineers have been helping Ukraine mitigate this threat as part of Operation…

  28. Combat Engineers (S4 E7)

    · 24 min · S4 E7

    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…

  29. Disinformation (S4 E6)

    · 25 min · S4 E6

    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…

  30. State of the Army - with the Commander of the Canadian Army (S4 E5)

    · 33 min · S4 E5

    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…

  31. U.S. Army Ranger School: A Canadian Perspective (S4 E4)

    · 19 min · S4 E4

    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…

  32. Changes to Cold Weather and Arctic Training (S4 E3)

    · 20 min · S4 E3

    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…

  33. Intelligence (S4 E2)

    · 28 min · S4 E2

    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…

  34. Human Performance: The Science of Soldiers (S4 E1)

    · 26 min · S4 E1

    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,…

  35. Podcast Extra | Season 4 Preview (S3 E12)

    · 1:19 · S3 E12

    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…

  36. Canada Army Run 2022 (S3 E11)

    · 9:25 · S3 E11

    **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,…

  37. Patrol Pathfinders (S3 E10)

    · 21 min · S3 E10

    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,…

  38. Canadian Rangers (S3 E9)

    · 19 min · S3 E9

    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,…

  39. Command and Control 2.0 - Digitally Armed (S3 E8)

    · 25 min · S3 E8

    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…

  40. Snipers (S3 E7)

    · 19 min · S3 E7

    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…

  41. A Black Woman in Uniform: Her Soldier Story (S3 E6)

    · 25 min · S3 E6

    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…

  42. Medics (S3 E5)

    · 25 min · S3 E5

    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…

  43. Basic Training and Beyond (S3 E4)

    · 13 min · S3 E4

    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…

  44. Army Reserve Individual Readiness (S3 E3)

    · 19 min · S3 E3

    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…

  45. Matsimus | Social Media Soldier (S3 E2)

    · 23 min · S3 E2

    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…

  46. Future of the Army (S3 E1)

    · 35 min · S3 E1

    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,…

  47. Podcast Extra | Fall Schedule (S2 E14)

    · 0:53 · S2 E14

    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…

  48. The Digital Army (S2 E13)

    · 24 min · S2 E13

    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?…

  49. Major Changes to Training (S2 E12)

    · 19 min · S2 E12

    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…

  50. The Last Frontier | A Northern Posting (S2 E11)

    · 21 min · S2 E11

    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…

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