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201723 minPGdocumentary

Les Recrues

201723 minPGdocumentary

Every year, over 4,000 new recruits train at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint-Jean-Sur-Richelieu to become soldiers in 12 weeks.

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Olivier Languedoc

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Every year, over 4,000 new recruits train at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint-Jean-Sur-Richelieu to become soldiers in 12 weeks.

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Olivier Languedocdirector

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Every year over 4,000 new recruits descend on the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint-Jean-Sur-Richelieu. The school's goal? To turn civilians into soldiers in only 12 weeks.

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