Story via Army Recognition (with additional pics) here.
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Expert opinion from a person that isn't an expert...a medical professional attempts to deride the public flyover by the Blue Angels/Thunderbirds...
‘Don’t fly over something so that we can see some crap for $450,000’ — This front-line doctor is fed up with flyover ‘tributes’ that cost a fortune when hospitals are in dire need of resources pic.twitter.com/94Rgvnxpez— NowThis (@nowthisnews) May 20, 2020
This. This right here is what's so annoying!
This person thinks that because they're a medical professional that they can dictate beyond their field of expertise.
Thos flyover tributes? Yeah they're burning holes in the sky. They're really kinda goofy (although many citizens seem to really enjoy them) but they're public relations so they're cool.
But as far as expense? Those pilots have to get in their hours anyway. Why not do it flying over cities to pay tribute to first responders/medical staff instead of just practicing at base?
This person would have you believe it was something unique and special. It's not. Its simply a modification of training that would be done out of sight instead of in front of the American public.
This so called expert should stay in his lane.
Nemo 120mm Turret on Strykers?
via Shepard Media
Patria is to conduct a joint feasibility study with the US Army into whether the Finnish company’s Nemo 120mm turreted mortar can be integrated into US vehicles.This sounds good in theory but one thing just shouts to me. The Stryker is basically the LAV III.
The Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA), announced on 18 May, will assess the capabilities of Patria Nemo mortar system (pictured in a September 2019 trial at Fort Benning) and its compatibility with US mortar carrier weapon platforms and fire control systems.
The study will also evaluate the use of current US 120mm mortar ammunition in a breechloaded mortar such as Patria Nemo.
The US Army currently fires 120mm smoothbore mortar bombs through the open roof hatch of the M1064A3 APC(a variant of the M113 vehicle).
That's OLD tech and an OLD vehicle.
I like what the Army is doing conceptually but they really need a modern 8x8. Meanwhile perhaps this can go on the Bradley or AMPV chassis.
Politics Talk. China can't spur global economic growth...it's taken a major hit...
China's economy has a quadruple whammy: broken domestic consumption, falling global markets, social pressure from millions of unemployed 'migrant' workers & an exhausted GFC stimulus toolkit. Add economic coercion, & it's no rescuer of global growth. https://t.co/bgrGTbtomY pic.twitter.com/9SP0fpEkwu— Michael Shoebridge (@michael_ASPI) May 20, 2020
Follow the link to the article. Well worth the read.
Russian Mercenaries suspected of beating with a sledgehammer, decapitating & dismembering a victim...
https://t.co/Y34Q79ATSk— Southwood (@Southwood_) May 20, 2020
ロシアのPMCのWagner Groupの人が2017年にシリアの人を拷問して殺害して焼却したという記事が載っています
What the fuck! I didn't expect to see this type of action from Russians...soldiers or mercenaries...something is seriously broken with these dudes.
Wonder if the Russian govt will act?
Hanwha Defense RedBack IFV on Soucy Rubber Tracks...
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Politics Talk. Did the medical establishment push too far with social distancing...
This whole thing started with applause for the medical professionals and the governors that started the crack down.
Now?
Now we're seeing pushback all across the nation. We're seeing governors lifting restrictions (slowly) while citizens appear to be disobeying orders all over the place.
Unfortunately we've seen violence occur over not following those rules. Security guards shot and killed, one had his arm broken and a Texas Park Ranger pushed into a creek. That's been against authority figures. Against fellow citizens gunfire has resulted and if not taken to that extreme then we've seen fights.
On social media on one hand we see nurses crying about being in war zones and then the next we see nurses doing choreographed dance routines.
Medical professionals continue to talk the social distancing meme. Governors and other politicians too.
Is this a case of them being loved today and hated tomorrow?
Late Open Comment Post. 20 May 2020...plus a few things...
Just a few things to keep readers informed...
1. Dealing with a bit of being under the weather so blogging will be light...
2. Dealing with my Pops being under the weather so blogging will be light...
3. Comments. I'm amazed that this can be so contentious. I prefer Open Comments to cover topics that are of interest to readers. They've been free flowing and often touch on political/social/military topics that I haven't heard of. Lately its devolved into a Turkey vs Greece fight. That ain't cool. On a personal note I tell people to focus on the here and now and make plans for the future. Be aware of the past but if you dwell on it you're cheating yourself. Same applies here. But to add to even that I just don't care. Specifically ALPAY post topics on the Turkish military. I welcome that and if I had readers posting about their nations efforts I'd welcome it too (Russia, China, India, Romania, Poland, S. Africa and all points inbetween). I don't welcome the debate about wars/conflicts/issues from the past. I don't do it with the civil rights fight and won't allow it with other things. If you go there then expect the comments to be deleted (when I get around to it).
4. Hang in with me boys...we'll be back to normal soon.
1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company utilizing an Assault Amphibious Vehicle 7-A1 (AAV) prepare to land at San Clemente Island, California, April 30, 2020....Pics by Sgt. Manuel Serrano
Note. I forgot all about ANGLICO. They've been off the radar screen for awhile. That should change with the new concept being pushed. Quite honestly they should go from bastard step child to the new golden boys with calls for fire/fire coordination coming to the forefront.
MilRem Robotics Type-X Robotic Combat Vehicle...
Thanks to the many people that gave me a heads up on this!
Wow. Kinda looks like a modernized Centurion Main Battle Tank. Looks good and the form factor seems right (small size and I'm guessing a 50mm gun?).
Yeah, MilRem is doing it big time. I'm fanboy on this! Wonder if the USMC is serious about experimentation...if they are, perhaps they should get a few into the field to see how they might fit...God knows the Army probably will!
Wow. Kinda looks like a modernized Centurion Main Battle Tank. Looks good and the form factor seems right (small size and I'm guessing a 50mm gun?).
Yeah, MilRem is doing it big time. I'm fanboy on this! Wonder if the USMC is serious about experimentation...if they are, perhaps they should get a few into the field to see how they might fit...God knows the Army probably will!
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Indian Army Border Roads Organisation is dedicated to keep the lines of communication open
This!
This is where the fight between China and India will take place. Never heard of this Indian Army organization but it's a no brainer and probably a key to fighting in this terrain.
Helicopters operating at this altitude will face diminished cargo capability so keeping the roads open to allow trucks to resupply forces becomes even more vital.
This explains so much. Like why the Chinese are building a light tank to fight in these mountains. Like why the Indians are attempting to build purpose built helicopters to operate at this altitude.
India is facing a two front war. Pakistan on one side and China on the other. My prediction is that India will cross swords with China before we finally get our turn...but that's just my guess. My fear is a coordinated attack. A major dust up between India and Pakistan with China attempting to gobble up terrain while India is distracted.
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