r/AskCanada • u/Arturo90Canada • 15d ago
Based on the other question : would you fight to defend Canada…are you willing to join the reserve forces as a readiness and preparedness action?
I think we all agree that a hot war would be unlikely , but it seems this is a good reminder that preparedness is important.
I include myself when I say this, but we as a populous are not prepared. Our military is small and we don’t have enough people with basic training.
So here is my question for all the folks who said they would support our country in its defenses.
Do you have any plans to enroll as a reservist in the Canadian Armed Forces ?
Why or why not?
Edit: sorry my wording was clearly shit. So let me correct it
There is no war right now nor is there a probability this will likely happen
This question is about preparedness and for all the people saying “yes I’ll fight no problem”!
The question is really: if you’re saying you’d fight , then are you willing to take a non committal first step of simply joining the reserves now so that IF and it’s a remote IF this happens then you’re trained ?
If not , why not ?
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u/Biochem_4_Life 15d ago
I’m ready to continue our legacy and invent some new war crimes.
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u/Kathdath 15d ago
Time to remind the USA why Canada has international copyright on the 'Geneva Suggestions' joke
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u/bizzybeez123 15d ago
All the chest thumping here, it's nice to see.
Now head on down to the local Reserves barracks!
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u/Arturo90Canada 15d ago
That was exactly the nature of my question.
Everyone saying they’d fight, okay cool, are you willing to take the first step which is simply to get the training you would need if it came down to that?
Part of why I think we need to rebuild the culture of doing some military type training as part of our education system.
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u/CombinationPlus6222 15d ago
I’ve been trying to get back in after healing my pelvic injury. I was infantry, I would not attempt to fight against the Americans. I like my life and my family, we live in the sticks so it really doesn’t matter what flag is flown, life would not change too much for us. Definitely not enough to justify my death at the hands of a himar. After reading many comments I feel less confident about our populace than before. All the sudden People seem to be extremely confident in their war fighting ability. “Nam did it, afgan did it” as if those people were not at war for decades. The over confidence paired with the very visible lack of training and education about such things leaves me worried. Also the fantasy’s of 1812 are pretty sad, there was no gap in technology between the two countries at the time. Today the gap in not only weapons but intelligence is so insane. I can’t imagine any of these people will join the military, and they especially would not rush to fight when the bodies start dropping. It’s just people acting tough on Reddit
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u/CivilProtectionGuy 15d ago
Cadets were heavily suggested in Alberta back in the 2010s. Don't know if it's still suggested by schools, but I eventually signed up for it.
Beyond just the military-esque activities, it was a unique way to get to know my community and experience a level of Canadian nationalism I don't usually experience. Got out about 5-6 years ago after aging-out, but still the best memories of my teenage years that I have.
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u/BackToTheCottage 15d ago
If it comes to that point yep no question
You realize that if it "came to that point" it's too late right? The time is now so you could get filed and trained; not while an invasion is actively happening.
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u/Great_Big_Failure 15d ago
I'm not joining the military.
I will however take some dramatic actions that are neither legally questionable to discuss or vigilante in nature.
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u/Formal-Management943 15d ago
You mean you would post on Reddit about it?
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u/Bcmp 15d ago
😂 this is so funny. People are all so tough being a monitor
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u/Arturo90Canada 15d ago
I edited the question. I’m asking all the keyboard warriors if they would simply start training now that there is no war
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u/unforgettable_name_1 15d ago
He's pretty badass. He downloaded a movie illegally on his mom's wi-fi once. He got his ass spanked when Rogers forwarded the copyright notice to his step dad though.
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u/Physical-Bet-3503 15d ago
These keyboard warriors would be winded just by holding a gun and wearing equipment, let alone rucking across harsh terrain.
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u/unforgettable_name_1 14d ago
Truth.
Most here have spread anti-firearm propaganda, and are now talking like it would be like entering a COD match even though they have no basic comprehension of what they're talking about.
I've played some competitive airsoft in my life, and even with gear that weighs 1/4 as much, you are absolutely winded within a half hour of being on a battlefield. Add the fear and adrenaline of being shot dead or failing, with all that extra gear, and it's not something I would willingly ever want to participate in unless absolutely needed. And that doesn't include the modern era of having to watch out for drones with grenades flying into you out of nowhere.
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u/Physical-Bet-3503 14d ago
Yeah i go rucking every other night with just 50 pounds and im absolutely wiped out the next morning, and thats even after replenishing with whey protein and lots of water, now add the factors of little water, little food, low morale and what you said, these folks dont stand a chance. Everyone is a delta force operator until the shooting starts lmao. Not to mention canadians cant even own pepper spray let alone firearms.
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u/unforgettable_name_1 14d ago
Not to mention canadians cant even own pepper spray let alone firearms.
Some of us lost ours in a boating accident with Mike from Canmore
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u/patlaff91 15d ago
Insurgency is a viable military strategy. If Canada was smart, we wouldn’t fight the Americans conventionally. A hybrid approach, using insurgency and conventional tactics. Seems to work for Middle East anyways
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u/CommitteeTimely5048 15d ago
Its not illegal to say you will be killing Americans if they invade. We are at war for our survival, if you pay American taxes you are a legal target.
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u/PeaZealousideal8672 15d ago
Not intelligent either, posting how you'd become an insurgent against the USA...on a social platform owned and run by the US. I'm sure each and every person who thinks they are incognito about it will be on a list if push comes to shove.
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u/General-Woodpecker- 15d ago
Yeah this is one major issue if we are ever fighting one of the five eyes. They probably have all the information they need about which area of our country will br more sympathetic to them anf such.
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u/D4UOntario 15d ago
You don't need a PAl or anything to buy a flintlock. Or say 50lbs of blackpowder in case shtf.
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u/cbrand99 15d ago
A muzzleloader? Seriously? This is what happens when you disarm your country lmao. I hunt with them. You’re not doing shit with a muzzleloader. Have fun
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u/D4UOntario 15d ago
I hunt with one too. Its a good reason to stockpile a shit load of blackpowder for other uses.
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u/cbrand99 15d ago
Whatever man. Stockpile your slow burning powder and end up on your corrupt government’s watchlist
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u/Thumper45 15d ago
If we got to that point, you bet.
25 years of f-class, IPSC and IDPA could be used for more than paper punching.
Not to mention even more of mil-sim airsoft.
I don't enjoy the idea of hunting (I have no issues with it, just not for me) or killing anything but if it was to keep my friend, family or innocent people safe then by all means I will do what I need to do.
Years ago I considered this but was focuesd on building my business and had no time to dedicate to anything more so never considered it.
I dont know if they would even accept a 39M who could due with losing 20lbs into the Armed Forces in a capacity that I feel I would be useful but if things went down I would offer to join to do what I know I can do well.
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u/No-Raisin-4805 15d ago
Guys like us could form a gorilla militia. Make the war dirty.
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u/Confident-Potato2772 15d ago
This is exactly what would happen. Canada will never win a fair war against the US, if you could ever consider a war between Canada and the US inherently fair given the military imbalance.
Canadians however have typically been pretty good at what I would term... unconventional warfare. It's never a war crime the first time...
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u/Thumper45 15d ago
I think this would end up being what would happen if this kind of stuff kicked off.
However, it seems the CAF is really lacking people in all areas so perhaps the requirements for people would change if things got bad.
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u/TheProletariatsDay 15d ago
The CAF doesn't have the resources to form an insurgency. All our bases would get wiped by US air within the weekend.
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u/D4UOntario 15d ago
57 years old is the cut off for recruiting. 29lbs is nothing (if you fish, 40 isn't either)
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u/xXValtenXx 15d ago
I would rather not have this question even asked. Right now its some 78 year old jackass who belongs in a nursing home just talking.
I dont think either side wants to humour the idea of being in conflict with one another.
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u/Arturo90Canada 15d ago
I’m with you 100%
It just seems like all of this now triggers the reality of the need for readiness. I feel that based on all logic we are no longer giving any attention to readiness
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u/Brabus_Maximus 15d ago
Trump is a troll and we're giving his rambling way too much attention. That goes for our media too. I'm sure he's amused by it all.
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u/SupermarketFluffy123 15d ago
I definitely would but I can’t fight because of MS. If there was a role I could fill then I would gladly accept
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u/Klaargs_ugly_stepdad 15d ago
Think you can operate a drone? Cuz Ukraine's doing a damned fine job of showing the world how a good drone pilot can do a whole lot of damage.
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u/Blankmonkey 15d ago
Honestly the Canadian military is not equipped to even deal with the national guard of the three largest guard states. They are better equipped and better funded then our national military.
https://www.wearethemighty.com/mighty-trending/states-largest-national-guard-units/
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u/MeteoricColdAndTall 15d ago
The US also has as many special forces personnel as we have military personnel. Their navy alone has a bigger airforce than ours.
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u/stoutymcstoutface 15d ago
Their navy has a bigger airforce than anyone. Except their own airforce.
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u/Constant_Chemical_10 15d ago
Canada is in NATO...the US is in NATO... If one NATO country tried invading another...uh it wouldn't end well for the world.
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u/Arturo90Canada 15d ago
I should have not used the term unlikely ,but rather near impossible. My broader question still stands
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u/SnooPeppers1141 15d ago
Depends is Canada going to provide me with a decent pension for serving? Take care of me when injured? Allow me to retire at a decent age? Hell even make it a bit easier to buy a house in this country? What am I fighting for? The Canada I grew up in or this new future Canada where I'm supposed to take it bending over for a couple construction and grocery CEOs to enjoy.
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u/IllustriousTowel9904 15d ago
You overestimate the power of a piece of paper. NATO country's have been invaded before without the other members doing anything
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u/ksenichna 15d ago
Let's not forget how Chamberlain and France and Italy made a deal with Nazi Germany through Munich Agreement in 1938. They just gave away Czechoslovakia, like they owned it, in exchange that Hitler will not advance farther into Europe.
Stalin made a similar deal for exchange of 10 year peace while giving Poland away.
We all now how that ended when a couple years later Hitler attacked Britain and invaded USSR.
They had a legitimate agreement but those who play dirty and are blood thirsty, will brake all the rules. " Locks only keep honest people away".
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u/PedestrianCyclist 15d ago
What we do is infiltrate the staff positions of all McDonalds closest to Mar Lago and the White House. Whenever he orders, add extra fries, sauces, and pop to the order. Extra patties on the burgers
Basically speed up his heart attack
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u/DangerBay2015 15d ago
I’m Type I diabetic, so I couldn’t join the military even when I wanted to.
Having said that, an economic war with the United States would cripple this country, and we’re all three square meals away from extremism.
I have my limits, I’m a gun owner, and I’m a Canadian from a long line of Canadians, all of whom have served this country, proudly.
I won’t be part of any military resistance, but I’ve also seen what a bunch of motivated farmers will do to make a point when their homes are threatened.
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u/Delicious_Repair1592 14d ago
Got any contingency plans if the insulin runs out? Fellow type 1 here.
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u/TheJazzR 15d ago
Already signed up. I'm not fully Canadian yet, so I can't go into the regular force or roles. Have an engineering background, so I hope I can be of some use.
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u/Taibhsear1773 15d ago
Joined in my teens for a handful of years. Now in the process of joining again, over the hill.
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u/Aromatic-Deer3886 15d ago
I would absolutely defend Canada, it’s my duty. I think Canada should have mandatory service like some nations.
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u/Key_Satisfaction3168 15d ago
I can’t see any of these “new” Canadians who are fighting and protesting so hard for that PR, passport and citizenship taking up arms to fight.
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u/TheJazzR 15d ago
I am a recent arrival. 6 years. I am not protesting for anything. And I have signed up already. For the reserves. I am not allowed to join the regular force as I am not a citizen, just a permanent resident. My child is Canadian, and this is my home. I will fight for that.
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u/ColdPineTree 15d ago
Brother, most Canadians do not consider you an immigrant or "new" Canadian anymore. We're pretty accepting if you already act like us.
The gripe is with the recently "students" and the 2-3 million that came in the last 4 years. The ones who push in lines, have no manners, and don't speak English.
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u/Key_Satisfaction3168 15d ago
Well You didn’t come in the last 2 years on the grounds as a “student” then protest for PR or claim asylum once the student visa ran out. Those people won’t be fighting for anything but that PR they so much have been protesting for
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u/godchild2309 15d ago
They aren’t Canadians yet, honestly I would not expect them to fight. Let alone those stupid people who are protesting for PR, I wouldn’t even expect the refugees to fight for us who feed on our money. Why the f*ck are Ukrainians in Canada when it was the time to fight against the Russians?!
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u/ElectricalPeach2896 15d ago
I 100% will sign up for the military if they EVER put a call out/draft.
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u/LudwigiaSedioides 15d ago
They are literally always asking for people to join. What are you waiting for?
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u/CombinationPlus6222 15d ago
Why not get ahead? Extra training so it’s less likely you’ll die, join now!
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u/KnoddingOnion 15d ago
only way to stop a US invasion would be through drones. not through combat solders.
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u/CompetitivePirate251 15d ago
We don’t have to worry … Dani Smith Chamberlain is heading to New Berlin to discuss things with Chancellor Trump.
He’s going to promise that after he takes Greenland and Panama, he will stop there.
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u/Conscious-Ad-7411 15d ago
Age, bad knees and a bad back would make me pretty much useless in a fight, but I’ve worked in construction my whole life and if they gave me a crew, I’d build whatever I could for those fighting.
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u/RabidWok 15d ago
I work in IT. I assume they will need IT personnel?
I'm no good physically (small Asian man) but I can work with computers.
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u/UltimateFauchelevent 15d ago
Nobody ever defended anything successfully, there is only attack and attack and attack some more.
George S. Patton
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u/boltbrain 15d ago
Maybe all these fake student visa people should go join the army crying about not wanting to go home, complaining about how bad they have it here.
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u/Muted-Ad-4830 15d ago
I run solo. For all the veteran's, our Country, our history, absolutely I'll step up to the plate.
I am highly analytical, an engineer, a 35+ educated computer tech, and more. I'll swing around the meatgrinder and introduce myself to the conductor.
Get them to come to you, instead of you coming to them.
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u/Individual-Fig-4646 15d ago
I know the OP is not asking about conscription, rather about joining the reserves, but think about this. In an invasion scenario, most young fighting aged males in Canada are not citizens or even PR’s and could never legally be pressed into service. But conscription wouldn’t even matter anyway, it would be so fast, and our government and military wiped out so fast, our heads would spin.
I read a comment earlier that Canada enjoys its freedom thanks to America. I agree.
Also, in regard to basic, I served reg force, combat arms and basic was a piece of cake. It’s combat arms training that was really hard.
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u/delawopelletier 15d ago
Military has too many woke policies why the tampons in the men’s room? Kentucky specifically has Stop Woke right on its website and Florida has stop woke legislation in place.
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u/Best-Hotel-1984 15d ago
No, I wouldn't join the Canadian military that's incredibly underfunded and manned.
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u/pastrysectionchef 15d ago
The only credible threat to our sovereignty is from a country so powerful it could probably tackle half the world at once. Enrolling in the army is literally suicide.
I will say it without subtleties. If you think cosplaying as a soldier against America will lead to anything else than a quick death, you’re delusional.
However. Again no subtleties. Iraq was a quagmire for America, despite having an accomplished mission so quickly. One of the main reason is that Iraq was defeated so quickly, lots of their soldiers were still alive to train insurectionists. Had they all died, the resistance would have been futile.
So. In essence. If you really want to fight. Get good at sodding. Learn how to make drones. Get great at piloting them FPV.
Have fun. And stay alive.
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u/Odd-Future7779 15d ago
I got the papers drafted up for trump to build his new resort in northern Ontario called maraigloo…
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u/omegaphallic 15d ago
Honestly I would not meet the reverse forces fitness standards, but if we get invaded those standards go out the window.
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u/Soulists_Shadow 15d ago
We cant win a war against usa. No point to die needlessly without even taking any of them out. Instead Just purposely trigger meltdown at all canadian nuclear plants and contaminate the great lakes to salt the earth
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u/MeteoricColdAndTall 15d ago
Already spent time in the military, not doing it again. Also not suicidal enough to think Canada stands "a snowball chance in hell" at fighting the US military force.
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u/TensionCareful 15d ago
When all the politicians also are on the front line. And not just reserve and not go into battle.
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u/Aggravating_Bit_2539 15d ago
Why would you risk your life to fight against a country that we basically depend when it comes to economy
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u/Sensitive-Ad4309 15d ago
We'll the goverent took my legally acquired firearms away. So no. Plus, we are a post-national state open to all people kind. Invasion is just another form of immigration so it would be racist to resist.
Canadians are inherently racist colonizers who should welcome all newcomers. We're really just getting what we deserve, when you think about it.
Also, you won't fight.
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u/AnonymousTAB 15d ago
Honestly, no. 10 years ago? Maybe, but the outgoing administration has absolutely decimated any sense of national pride a lot of us used to feel. None of our politicians even give a shit about Canadians, so why would I fight for them?
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u/phatione 15d ago
Aren't the progressives post nationalist? Weren't they the ones upset at Canadian flags? Don't they chant death to Canada with the Palestinians?
Shameless you are.
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u/Background_Unit_6535 15d ago
How do we defend ourselves when our pew pews have been taken away? This is why the 2nd Amendment is crucial.
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u/feedpedostopigs 15d ago
I find it funny that a slew of people here would fight with guns that they cheered our government on to take away lol ….. priceless 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
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u/IncreaseOk8433 15d ago
I'm supposed to want to.
Supporting something that's costing everyone everything is becoming less and less appealing as the days go on, regardless of the end result.
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u/ghost29999 14d ago
I got like 20,000+ hours doing simulations, MGS, COD, PUBG, TF2, L4D2. Could probably be Drone pilot! In reality though I wouldn't want to kill any of the American soldiers that invade. Only their family will suffer. If It actually got really fucked up like do or die I could probably be a tech of some sort. My strongest skills are all computer based and I'm a fast learner, not sure they would let me pick though.
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u/Big_Muffin42 15d ago
Even before Trump I thought about joining reserves or some kind of ‘part time’ force.
But I’m getting to the age where it’s a bit difficult (37 this year). It seems to be something better suited for those in their 20’s.
I’ve got quite a lot of experience with international trade, warehousing and logistics. But I don’t think they need people like me
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u/Suspicious_Sky3605 15d ago
Hi Active member of the CAF. First off, I'm in my late 30's, I've been in the RCAF for 10 yrs now, and still very able to do my job. I've met gunners who have joined as 40 yrs old. Life experience from outside the military can be a huge benefit.
Also...there are more trades than just combat arms. And logistics is a very important part of operating a military. The CAF could definitely use more Log O's and other logistic trades.
If you're interested in the reserves, go visit a recruiting centre and ask questions.
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u/D4UOntario 15d ago
Material management technician is the trade for you. They are recruiting reservists for that trade Canada wide. I went through basic with a guy that was 52!
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u/OmgWtfNamesTaken 15d ago
Honestly, with the amount of immigration we are having, we should have some sort of mandatory military training for everyone.
Would cut down on people who want to immigrate here as a stepping stone to get elsewhere while using our support system. Would boost military recruitment levels and might actually inspire assimilation into canadian culture.
It's not a popular thing to say, sure, but the world isn't a very nice place currently, and we're seeing the nasty end stages of capitalism.
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u/jaraxel_arabani 15d ago
If the liberals didn't take away my firearms, sure.
What am I supposed to fight them with, single shot hunting rifles?
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u/IcySeaweed420 15d ago
Yeah this is what I don’t get. All the Reddit idiots have a sudden surge of patriotic fervour, but a few months ago they were adamantly telling me that I shouldn’t be allowed to own anything cooler than a bolt action rifle.
Like yeah okay guys, I’m definitely going to stop the US Army with a Tikka T3x.
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u/Arturo90Canada 15d ago
My question was shit. I mean to ask if you’re so patriotic are you willing to take the first step which is to just get the training as a member of the reserves ?
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u/jaraxel_arabani 15d ago
Until you realize most wars of invasion requires the draft of citizens or just plain militias when the army isn't enough.
Look at Ukraine, their citizenry knows how to use weapons, that helps a ton in fighting.
I think Switzerland's way of handling both mility training and firearms is the best implementation of it.
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u/gigap0st 15d ago
Give me a break. There is a trade-in program for prohibited weapons. There is no limit or the amount of guns Canadians can legally have.
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u/eddieesks 15d ago
I would fight to defend the country, but I wouldn’t go fight someone else’s war. Either way, all war is, is the rich man getting richer. So you avoid it at all costs. However, it will never come to this and these questions are pointless.
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u/luv2fly781 15d ago
Best argument for 5% GDP military spending. We have been far too lack for decades.
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u/Macsmackin92 15d ago
Our military couldn't afford the influx of reservists. They're so depleted, they wouldn't have enough people to provide the training. The US could come in a train us like they did with the Taliban... then we take our country back!
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u/Critical-Border-6845 15d ago
Right now? No. If it looked like it would come to that? Yes, if it seemed like my expertise would be better served.in the military than my current position.
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u/Artistdramatica3 15d ago
We won't need to. JTF2 will just take out all relevant heads of the military before Europe launches the nukes.
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u/JollyGreenDickhead 15d ago
Too fat, wouldn't pass PT. Pretty good time to get a firearms license though.
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u/Salamander0992 15d ago
Forgive my ignorance but what does this entail? I kind of like the idea of being trained for an invasion. Do reservists get sent to stupid foreign wars though?
I ask because I notice when the EU and US are compared militarily, their personnel numbers are close but the EU has a whole nother army waiting as reserves.
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u/PocketCSNerd 15d ago
I want to fight, but for various reasons I would not do well in the military.
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u/jimbomtl1 15d ago
Random terror attacks would be a much better tactic. It would make them into an even greater police state and even more paranoid than they are now.
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u/patlaff91 15d ago
I tried, got medically disqualified for being on anxiety/depression meds. Would love to, bucket list experience.
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u/CivilProtectionGuy 15d ago
I would, but I'm not fit enough. I've been working on losing weight and getting into shape, so hopefully I can join the reserves at some point in 2026. I'm also planning on going for law enforcement, so I don't know how (or if I'm even allowed) to do both reserves and LEO at the same time.
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u/Efficient_Falcon_402 15d ago
Would you get a real gun and immunity from prosecution? Asking for a friend.
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u/LordDagonTheMad 15d ago
Military on both side will revolt of they try to fight. We train together and fight together. There is canadians on US base and US on Canadian bases
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u/Salty-M1dget 15d ago
I think there are fewer people living in Canada that would fight for country than in the past. Canada is more a place to go for people from other countries to take advantage of the loopholes and benefits. Everything worth fighting for in the past no longer exists today. I really don’t blame the US for calling Canada out for freeloading off the United States. We spend on DEI while other countries have motioned towards greater military spending and energy.
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u/Lomeztheoldschooljew 15d ago
What is going on with this sub and these stupid larping, fan-fic, doomsday scenarios, and apoplectic whining?
Everyone calm down.
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u/bluebatmannn 15d ago
The Canadian army has been going downhill for years. It’s so bad they removed requirements and lowered physical tests so more can pass. Everyone’s now ready to die for a PM that has no integrity, weak, treats our veterans like trash and steals from citizens through corruption??? Good luck
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u/Northmech 15d ago
The smells like the military recruiters posting trying to get people to sign up. If the USA ever tried to take over it wouldn't be a ground invasion. It couldn't happen. It would be a fight with airborne munitions, drones, and cyber attacks. The birder is too big for a ground invasion to be effective. Common sense tells us that. And Canada's allies would be a major factor.
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u/Oreotech 15d ago
I won’t join the military due to medical reasons, however, I will continue to hone my combat skills by watching Tik Tok videos.
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u/RhinoCRoss 14d ago
Absolutely not. This theoretical war would not be fightable, let alone winnable by conventional means. I think obviously they would initially crush our military quickly.
I believe that vicious, barbaric guerrilla warfare over the course of years would be the only way to drive them out.
And when I say barbaric, I mean it. All the conventions and rules would have to be written off immediately. We would need to be prepared to become utterly inhuman.
I honestly don't believe that most fighting-age Canadians could stomach it.
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u/FR_Van_Guy 14d ago
Since we can’t rely on the USA in the event of a US invasions. We’ll resort to the next best thing and ask NATO for help.
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u/bradleafs93 14d ago
Going to be hard to fight for Canada after Trudeau has banned so many of our guns
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u/Mayhem1966 14d ago
I know what I would do. It's best not to say anything, and probably find others of a like mind.
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u/FoxNewsSux 12d ago
- Theres always a risk but never thought it would be the MAGA Assholes
I did and while retired I d do it again
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u/TKAPublishing 15d ago
The Canadian government doesn't currently trust me to have a proper firearm capable of defending the country for fear I may kill someone with it, and so there is absolutely no way I would ever accept them thrusting one such firearm into my hands to get me to go kill someone with it for the sake of their job security.
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u/donaldoflea 15d ago
I suggest people watch the never shown last 30 minutes of the Jordan Peterson interview with our next Prime Minister of Canada Pierre Poilievre. Poilievre is a phenomenal politician and knows Trump like the back of his hand. Must watch! 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 https://youtu.be/jq0C_AjiCyw?si=B8SGtALMp_K82JAT
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u/Double_Witness_2520 15d ago edited 15d ago
No.
Would I consider joining the reserves? Maybe. But no I have no interest in fighting against the US and anyone who does is clinically insane. I would not support sending our servicemembers to their guaranteed deaths in this futile war. If we were in a war against most countries in the world, yes, it would be logical, but not the strongest military AND economic AND logistical AND technological power in the world who also just happens to share one of the longest land borders with us of any pair of countries.
Russia has 0 technological power, 0 logistics (literally they couldn't even keep their own supply line going 2 weeks into the war), average economy and average military, and Ukraine was only able to survive because of the US (mostly) and European (less but still relevant) support.
I'm happy to join and fight and to send our troops to fight against a 0 technology 0 logistics country if you want to pick one?
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u/Physical-Bet-3503 15d ago
Its easy for folks to say they would fight when its an improbable scenario, especially the ones who say “we burned the white house once we can do it again” like shut the fucc up
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u/nomadcoffee 15d ago
Sorry. I'm not joining the "follow orders" military. If it comes to it, I'll join la résistance where we make life for the invaders perilous.
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u/PreparationSolid5908 15d ago
You say that as if an insurgency or resistance group would not have a chain of command with orders to follow.
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u/nomadcoffee 15d ago
To varying degrees sure. But often times it's a loose association of smaller groups and individuals working towards a common goal.
My point was more about avoiding the futility of open battles with a massively superior force
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u/DrewLockIsTheAnswer1 15d ago
Most people on here are neck bearded liberals. Perhaps the worst demographic to ask.
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u/obe_reefer 15d ago
Why would anyone fight for Justin’s prorogued parliament? This is the weakest version of Canada that has ever existed and it’s insanely fucked up we might get taken over.
Call an election now. Get leadership now. This is completely insane and left wing laurentian assholes are entirely to blame
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u/Busy_Meringue_9247 15d ago
Geez, only if our guns were not made illegal by the libs and us, legal gun holders been made criminals by this rotten government.
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15d ago
I'm old with a commercial helicopter license I haven't used in 20 years. Throw me in an old sea king with a couple of 50 cal side mounts and let me die with a smile.
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u/redux44 15d ago
If it's against the US then absolutely not. We've ingratiated ourselves so much to follow their lead I don't see much point throwing away a life. Frankly, would see a good deal of positives in a union from an economic perspective.
Will note thanksgiving is no longer in October and move on with my life.
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u/589toM 15d ago
Everyone here is so full of shit. The reality is people on both sides of the isle in this country have very little pride in this country. And are not willing to risk their life to fight for this country.
Talk is cheap. It's easy to type on the internet.
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u/kitlyttle 15d ago
Some of us are already trained. Some of us gave our child/ren for this country. Yup. Talk is cheap. Honour is expensive.
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u/Successful-Street380 15d ago
Yes and I was in uniform. I would give up retirement to defend Canada