Recent content by ArmyRick

To be honest, its sounds like a lot of huff and puff to make sure IBTS is done. I also listened to the "big changes" our army commander said were coming. Basically we will make the troops behave and stop talking trash. F#*$% me, I can't take the army I served for so long very seriously...

Don't forget Canadian army priorities...Its easier to do drill for parades with a C7A1/A2 rifle than a C8

Lots of potential in this country but Canadians don't see opportunities anywhere and for the most part would rather "feel good"

Keep us in the loop. Very interested in what they plan to do.

To the uninformed, serious amphibious ops is not something Canada really does IMO. Hopping onto some assault boats with outboard engines is great for sneaking in pathfinders, snipers, CANSOFCOM, etc. But not ideal for getting an entire infantry company or battle group ashore quickly and...

Don't see this happening. And it shouldn't. The author seems too theory based and not looking at reality "X" factors You incorporate the USMC into the Army, next round of severe budget crunches and guess who the old boys will go after? They would toss the new army "Amphibious" units to the...

Whats your Reserve Force 2027?

first turn deserts into grasslands, than add forest where appropriate. Use herding ruminants as your primary tool

Ohhhh good grief. However, take down the cresent maybe?

Jussie Smollet has committed a hate crime as far as I am concerned

Light Recce Strike Infantry? Is what now?

Point well made! Trudeau is a lot of talk and not much action

So these new British rangers will perform a role similar to US SF ODAs? Will they also be in like 12 man teams? Trained to do all the goochy stuff? Or more like an infantry battalion reduced?

Jim, we used to see you as the instructor with pearls of wisdom for us greenhorns in battleschool. Good insights.

XM1299 is a discontinued project, no? FCS manned ground systems?