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Français : • Bienvenue à Dépôt
This video was first released in 2010 to provide applicants with a realistic view of the intense training cadets can expect at Depot.
RCMP cadets practice drill movements as a troop, to learn teamwork, communication, attention to detail, composure, accountability and pride. The military march is a by-product of drill training, not its objective.
Depot is recognized as a world leader, providing training to various national and international law enforcement and regulatory agencies and serving as a model for other police services.
There are approximately 150 different career specializations within the RCMP. Training at Depot provides a foundation for a career in the force.
(Text on screen: Welcome to Depot)
(The Sergeant Major speaks as we see Cadets in formation at Depot, then the Sergeant Major marches toward the camera. The Sergeant Major then addresses a group of new Cadets)
Sergeant Major: Your life as a civilian is over. Your first name, from now on, is Cadet.
(Close up shot of Sergeant Major)
Sergeant Major: My first name - and you can pick one of two - is either Sir or Sergeant Major.
(The Sergeant Major continues to speak as we see shots of the RCMP Academy at dawn, then Cadets marching and eating in the dining hall. Video then cuts to Cadets running in a gym and completing exercises)
Sergeant Major: Your hours of work are from the time your feet will hit the floor in the morning until the time your ass hits the bed at night.
(We see Cadets performing training outside - jumping over walls, obstacles and carrying people)
Sergeant Major: You will be tested at every turn. Trust me - you will - I want to see what you are made of.
(Close up of Sergeant major; speaking continues.)
Sergeant Major: Will you make mistakes? Damn right, you will. Will I correct them? Damn right I will.
(The Sergeant Major speaks as we see Cadets practicing drill in the drill hall. The screen then changes to a show police car on a test track, with shots from the interior of the car as well)
Sergeant Major: What I want to see from you is how you react to those things. Can you remain focused on your job?
(We see Cadets firing pistols and rifles on a firing range)
Sergeant Major: Can you remain professional regardless of the pressures that are put on you?
(We see Cadets training to put on handcuffs, working at computers and in a classroom environment)
Sergeant Major: There are standards here - don't rely on the standard to try to meet it - exceed it - everywhere, every time.
(Sergeant Major speaks as Cadets are practicing scenario training outdoors.)
(Screen then changes to Cadets and Sergeant Major in red serge, practicing drill in the drill hall)
(Screen changes to close up of Sergeant Major)
Sergeant Major: Any questions?
Cadets: No sir!
Sergeant Major: Corporal, they're all yours.
(Screen fades to black, RCMP copyright.)
(Canada wordmark.)