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Putin is making some interesting changes and consolidations in Russia.   An article from Stratfor suggests a resurgence in Russian strength. Geopolitical Diary: Restructuring the Russian Military? 11 May 2007 www.stratfor.com Rumors about the dismissal of Russian air force commander Gen...

Theres a couple of good threads on physical preparation for BMQ on the forum. A common problem applicants have once they start the CF application process is they start doing too much too soon.  They look at the fitness requirements and yell "OH GOD" and start running for miles, pumping iron...

Useful public link on the AN/GRC-171 big girl. http://www.tpub.com/content/radiosets/TM-11-5820-815-14/index.htm

Assuming the music is from Earth, it was transmitted from Earth 40/50 years ago, and BSG is set in "present day".  Point taken that 5,000 to 10,000 years doesn't make sense compared to the story line of 3,000 years when the 12 Colonies first arose and the journey of the 13th. You'll note at...

I hate to post in this thread and be lumped in the same crowd as you space nuts but... ...in the final scene of the 3rd series ending episode, you see the zoom out from the fleet to a region just above the galaxy, then we zoom in slightly off to the side and we see what appears to be Earth. ...

Is there cross-training in the NET trades? In a NET section scenario on ship, would a NET(T) assist a NET(C) with technical duties or do they only work on equipment they are specifically qualified as an example?

Another Stratfor perspective Iran, Iraq: Tehran's Power Play on the Water www.stratfor.com Summary Iranian forces reportedly operating in Iraqi waters captured 15 sailors and members of the British marines on March 23 in the Persian Gulf. This incident comes as the U.N. Security Council is...

Globesmaster, though you state some interesting generalizations, they may overgeneralize.  The specs of the tradational tactical lifters and the C-17 are different in key areas.  There are operations, airfields, and situations where C-17 and the type are not required or cannot land without...

There are a number of points made by the Chinese Senior Colonel that are simple and true that everyone hopes space will not be weaponized but it will eventually.  The article is is well done. The US maintains a fair number of civilian and military communications, acquisition and sensing...

The only thing I got from D'Anna's reaction to one of the five cyclons, if they were cyclons, is that she apparently recognized one of them.  A confused surprise. The on-going and annoying love/hate thing with Apollo and Starbuck is boring.  I wished I had one of those interactive...

I wasn't sure whether this Statfor take on developments in Chinese ASAT requires a new thread, however its an interesting read. www.stratfor.com China's Offensive Space Capability Summary A Jan. 17 report on the Aviation Week & Space Technology Web site says U.S. intelligence agencies...

eericksoo These are not consequences.  Given various scenarios, any aircraft may or may not maintain "radio" or "secure radio" silence.  UAVs require a remote control interface of some type at some time(s) but then specifics of the platform, its mission, its software/intelligence, and designed...

I agree the optics of this doesn't depict a host with alot of compassion. Having some previous technical experience in the broadcast industry, the role of a host isn't as easy as it looks.  The amount of concentration on presentation, subject matter, and directions from master control balances...

People react differently to 2001.  Its been decades since I saw the movie or read the book.  The movie is both impressive and obscure and I'd estimate most people never "get it".  Once you read 2010 and 3001 and get the story-line, then the impact of the original movie is enhanced. I agree...

A few links to suggest BSG has technical, military, and science advisement. http://en.battlestarwiki.org/wiki/Ron_Blecker ; Military http://www.hollywoodnorthreport.com/documents/kg2005a.php ; Science http://galactica-station.blogspot.com/2006/12/grazier-making-science-fiction-real.html The...

http://www.xtvi.com/ Good site for TV series.

http://space.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=mg18524911.600 Interesting article.  You won't find any answers here.  If you ignore them, they go away.

A slight tangent, but Stratfor put this little blurb as part of an intelligence summary today. Seems India is rounding out their air force. > www.stratfor.com November 28, 2006 13:01 INDIA: Indian air force (IAF) chief SP Tyagi said the IAF is close to finalizing a deal for the acquisition of...

I liked the purple-haired girls on UFO.    :-*

That is the general case.  Members, for reasons they become medically or physically unfit, are placed in a medical category and exempted from the CF Express, BFT, MOC and medical standards. They may still serve in their day to day job.  For a period of time, they continue on a medical...