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Cavalry isn’t the Armoured Corps. When the Cav became Armoured, the Cav then died. It’s been reintroduced in two forms, both Airmobile, and ‘Armored Calvary’. When one looks at Armored Calvary, there is a distinct difference between the Mechanized Infantry and the Scout/Screen aspects of...

The CA adopted symmetry in the later 90’s to lessen the burden of constant deployments, first for PSO, then Afghanistan. Also gutting the heavier elements from the force, to ‘better’ adapt to the world order. Tanks where on the chopping block too until the requirements for a direct fire...

IMHO Cavalry is an amalgamation of Armor and Infantry. It really is not hard armor or infantry and requires a blend of personnel and tactics. Canada has a really small Army, and doesn’t have nearly the flexibility it thinks it does. I’m a big fan of that, and it works on the Divisional base...

Given Canada doesn’t have a lot (any) Brads, I would not opt for it - but as @FJAG points out the BAE CV90 or the GDLS AJAX, or potentially given the time frame Canada would be looking at the XM-30 MICV systems from either RM or GDLS.

I can see that - I’m still more for a tracked force for that, but given the number of LAV Canada has, I can see the desire for a role for that. I’m still not sure a large tank cannon is the correct tool for that platform though. F&F missiles sure with a mid cal cannon.

Well that’s dumb. Frankly the dual M2/Mk19 manned turret of the ones down here make a lot more sense to me.

No. Australia went to 3.5% GDP Defense Budget yesterday. They know they waited too long.

It is very easy to deny terrain to a wheeled vehicle…

Yes, however ICE isn’t one to stand for mere constitutional rights and legalities. What I don’t get it everyone has gone through FLETC and has a pretty decent knowledge of Federal Law, and no one seems to be asking any questions about the orders. Even if the wrongful detentions publicized...

Oh you and math… Next thing the world won’t be flat and all that. ;)

I find it extremely hard to believe that Virginia is only 27%, if the numbers where inverted I would have a much easier time...

I have a hard time with the concept of Calvary at this junction in time being with either the Armoured or Infantry exclusively. While I see a hard MBT role for the Armoured Corps in Canada, as it is hard to function in a combined arms setting without a tank, I am not so set on what exactly...

I would not be so sure, I would tend to bet that was a requirement for Poland's current level of restraint.

Under 46, I would partially agree, I wouldn’t under 44. Let’s look back to the founding of the USA, and what the inscription plaque has in it… That said simply to reflect on that America is a nation of immigrants, who came here to find a better life for themselves and their families. I...

There are a number of doors inside ITAR to allow for access. Mostly used for SOF interoperability, but they do exist. Then perhaps the CAF should revisit that policy, especially if an accommodation cannot be found with the USG in terms of service usage.

Keep in mind during the 2018 election Presidential candidate Trump blasted the Obama Administration for rounding up illegals, separating families. He even visited some of the facilities to crow about how inhuman it was. He closed a lot of the detention facilities and allowed unrestricted...

Could conspiracy charges be leveled under Canadian law to those who participate in organized demonstrations? The mass of some demonstrations provide cover for a lot of more serious issues and as such effectively enable those who torch government buildings and LE vehicles (and toss Molotov’s at...

1) Negotiating a deal with us to follow the same rules as we do down here. Basically a PR from a nation that has equipment X should not be an issue. That covers comms, Night Vision and a bunch of other things. As far as ITAR goes, Canada should create the legal system for a Canadian...

Down here, a non US Citizen can get a TS+ if working directly for the USG. I know a few folks who do work for DRC that aren’t Canadian and have TS+ from you guys. In DoD, FVEY and some NATO country citizens can be waivered in uniform (still need a green card to join) for certain levels...

Admittedly I think calling it Eastern Strike would send a better message ;)