Caption
Although chances are on graduation he will never be required to ride anything friskier than a motorcycle, the recruit is put through a rigorous course in "equitation". The Mounties operate on the theory that "horses build character"; if a man has hidden flaws, a horse will find him out.
Release Date
February 18, 1958
Materials
Typescript with illustrations
Collection
CMCP fonds
Credit Line
Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography fonds, National Gallery of Canada Library and Archives
Caption
The Mounties have only 5,000 men to police an area of three and a half million square miles. Responsible for federal offences in all parts of Canada, they can never afford to send 10 men where one will do. That man must be fearless, versatile, self-reliant-able to act on his own authority and accept full responsibility for his acts.
Date
January 1, 1944
Accession Number
LAC-NFB10268
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011175702
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Caption
Throughout the 8 months course the recruit is closely watched; his alertness, temper, tact, perseverance and patience noted. Depending on his personality and interests, he may be assigned to the Security and Intelligence Branch, Crime Lab, Marine or Air Division or to some far-flung Arctic post.
Date
August 1, 1957
Accession Number
LAC-NFB83063
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011176653
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Caption
The recruit spends long hours on the shooting range, in, the gym, in the boxing ring. He must master lifesaving and judo, learn the Criminal Code and numerous Federal Acts over which the RCMP has jurisdiction, and carry out the inevitable, seemingly eternal, drill.
Date
August 1, 1957
Accession Number
LAC-NFB83070
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011176654
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Caption
Recruit T. L. Stewardson of Windsor, Ont. is sworn in by Inspector John A. Stevenson at the RCMP Training School, Regina, Sask. There is one other training centre at Ottawa, Ont., where headquarters is also located. Recruits must sign up for a five-year period.
Date
August 1, 1957
Accession Number
LAC-NFB83073
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011176655
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Caption
The recruit first collects his kit: a service dress of brown or blue slacks and tunic of RCMP brown, fatigue uniform, an assortment of hats and boots, and a revolver. Within the next 8 months he must work relentlessly if he is to earn the right to wear the famous "scarlet and gold."
Date
August 1, 1957
Accession Number
LAC-NFB83087
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011176656
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Caption
Every year some 2,500 eager young men apply for service in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. They come from all walks of life, from all parts of Canada, their motivations range all the way from a lust for adventure to a desire to serve their country. From the many who apply, less than 500 are accepted, and for them there is no guarantee that they will make the grade; there is only the opportunity and the challenge to test their mettle in one of the world's roughest training courses. Above, a recruit tackles the "diminishing clearance test" -- manoeuvring a vehicle through 4 sets of stanchions, the first, 8 inches wider than the car, the final set only 2 inches wider.
Date
August 1, 1957
Accession Number
LAC-NFB83088
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011176657
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Photostory #145: Tough Training Course Precedes Career in Scarlet and Gold
Photographers
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Maker
National Film Board of Canada
Release Date
February 18, 1958
Collection
CMCP fonds
Credit Line
Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography fonds, National Gallery of Canada Library and Archives
Main Text
Although chances are on graduation he will never be required to ride anything friskier than a motorcycle, the recruit is put through a rigorous course in "equitation". The Mounties operate on the theory that "horses build character"; if a man has hidden flaws, a horse will find him out.
