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'''Infantryman''' is a [[trade]] in the Canadian Army, with openings in both the [[Regular Force]] (full time) and the [[Primary Reserve]] (full-time or part-time). | '''Infantryman''' is a [[trade]] in the Canadian Army, with openings in both the [[Regular Force]] (full time) and the [[Primary Reserve]] (full-time or part-time). | ||
===Infanteer=== | |||
Infantrymen are properly addressed as infantrymen. Infanteer is a colloquialism, and though used in certain circles, is not the correct term. | |||
==Reserve Infantry== | ==Reserve Infantry== | ||
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On a typical weekend [[exercise]] (FTX) infantrymen generally arrive at their armouries at around 18:30, receive weapons, ammunition, and rations, and load onto vehicles to be transported to a [[training area]]. The weekend is spent in the field, possibly in a [[tactical]] environment depending on the nature of the exercise. | On a typical weekend [[exercise]] (FTX) infantrymen generally arrive at their armouries at around 18:30, receive weapons, ammunition, and rations, and load onto vehicles to be transported to a [[training area]]. The weekend is spent in the field, possibly in a [[tactical]] environment depending on the nature of the exercise. | ||
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*[[Machine Gunner]] | |||
*[[Recce Patrolman]] | |||
*[[Sniper]] | |||
==Also Read== | |||
*[[Infantry Officer]] | *[[Infantry Officer]] | ||
Revision as of 12:28, 3 October 2016
Infantryman is a trade in the Canadian Army, with openings in both the Regular Force (full time) and the Primary Reserve (full-time or part-time).
Infanteer
Infantrymen are properly addressed as infantrymen. Infanteer is a colloquialism, and though used in certain circles, is not the correct term.
Reserve Infantry
The reserve infantry do a number of different things depending on what rotation their training cycle is in.[1] These training cycles might include Defensive Operations, Patrolling, or Offensive Operations. In each cycle, different skills are taught and units seek to be proficient in all cycles, generally devoting a training year to a single type of operations.
On a parade evening the platoon(s) will spend time in lectures on everything from mine awareness to First Aid to learning regimental history. They will also be checking equipment required on upcoming weekend exercises, for example examining tent groups to ensure lanterns and stoves are working properly.
On a typical weekend exercise (FTX) infantrymen generally arrive at their armouries at around 18:30, receive weapons, ammunition, and rations, and load onto vehicles to be transported to a training area. The weekend is spent in the field, possibly in a tactical environment depending on the nature of the exercise.
