Multi Role Boats (and other small boats thread).

[Colin Parkinson]

Well a timely video and good on all involved.

 

[FJAG]

Why ?

Seriously?

I mean if the RCN wants to form Marines then fill your boots. I'm not carrying water for the infantry or recce folks. But seriously, there's a certain amount of skill in doing dismounted patrols and fighting if need be. It's a skill set that I don't expect the average sailor to have anymore than the infantry are operators of blue water craft. Each to his own.

I obviously see more to littoral patrol ops than merely cruising the shoreline.

 

[WestIsle]

I think the only solution to all this is to just copy the Japanese in WW2 where every service got planes, boats, infantry, and of course aircraft carriers.

I myself am excited to work alongside 1st Maritime Armored Division Angus Töpshee!

 

[Colin Parkinson]

If the CCG integrates more with DND, then the need for dedicated boarding may grow a fair bit. Thankfully for the button and bow types, there is historical precedent to work with.

 

[Blackadder1916]

Landing party, properly kitted out (and not a red shirt among them)



And on patrol.

 

[Colin Parkinson]

Landing party, properly kitted out (and not a red shirt among them)

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And on patrol.
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Lancaster mag pouches and he appears to have a rifle, interesting.