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In small part. Limitation periods generally do not run during periods of legal disability which includes while being an "Infant." That ceases at the age of majority which is 18 in most jurisdictions. 🍻

We're buying more than Australia (who also seem to be keeping their M777s, unlike us). But I agree. Where is the point where manufacturing from scratch becomes sustainable? I don't think there is such a big issue for Hanwha as to whether the jobs are in Korea or Canada as long as there is a...

I'm not sure that I agree with the conclussion. It's very clear that loitering munitions create a threat that must be defended against. You need some form of effective CUAS. But do you need it on every vehicle and if so what is the cost of that? Does the cost allow for more vehicles being...

1 RCHA sends a round down range up North. I think that it goes well above mere assembly but probably short of the manufacture of all components in Australia. There are a number of Australian and individual partner companies involved and it appears Australian production will figure into the...

This is what we should be striving for. The first Hanwha AS9 Huntsman rolling off the production line in Australia. 🍻

We did deploy reserve artillery officers to Afghanistan up to and including LCol. The current Latvia commitment is almost as big and looking for folks. 🍻

Its a good point but one has to weigh that against the friction that comes from having to manage and maintain more vehicles in a given sized unit or formation. It's kind of like having to make a choice somewhere between: a Spartan APC - 4 dismounts and a US Marines AAVP-7 - 21 dismounts 🍻

About time. 🍻

Hegseth is a sock puppet. OTOH Gen Caine gave a great briefing. I particulalry liked his singling out and praising the role of the army and air force National Guard and Reserves participation. 🍻

Honestly. I think she's a better pick than almost all the others in that administration. :giggle:

Sigh. Don't Statutes of Limitation have any value anymore? :unsure:

I agree entirely on one chassis - I may have been too critical of Boxer. They advertised the interchangeability of the mission module which I've always thought is more fad than useful. BUT. . . the idea of a common chassis right up to the drivers station ought to be de rigour for the fighting...

Unless you design it - and that's how they should be designed - so that reloads can be done from under cover. And note that I'm not generally against turrets - just in circumstances where there is a dual role to also carry dismounts or troops in general where interior space is needed. It's...

Right. This was well after I left but in the back of my mind it seems that I'd heard something to that effect. IMHO, that could have been dealt with as an amendment rather than a repeal. Thanks. 🍻

People in power abusing more vulnerable people is not just a military or legal community issue. It's universal. The same is true of peers hearing rumours and not reporting the issue even if there is a requirement to do so. I find it interesting that QR&Os 4.02e and 5.01e have both been...

I know that there are personnel shortages across most trades. Similarly there are manning priorities in play. My understanding was that RSS was a high priority manning slot. As long as that remains true then I'm okay with the fact that there will be the occasional empty slot. I'm even okay with...

Why would you split a platoon into two divisions? Why would you even split a company so that its elements would be out of mutual support of each other? My guess is that you are being influenced by the unique circumstances that the Ukraine finds itself in. That's not a mechanized units role...

First off, I'm a fan of turretless IFVs with configurable RWSs and all with improved interior space for dismounts. My perfect solution would be that within a given rifle company that there would be a few vehicles with an RWS and veh crew dedicated to AD. A few with an RWS configured for ATGMs...

A 5/5 and a 10/90 system takes RegF pers out of the RegF system and commits them to the reserve force. They are seen as, and are in fact, a net loss to the RegF structure. OTOH, a 30/70 system creates three hybrid battalions from a single RegF battalion. As such each of the three hybrid...

I'm convinced the only way to get there from here is with an intermediate step that relies on 30/70-like force structures which provides both RegF personnel expertise and equipment in hybrid units to develop ARes competence. My view is that the RegF doesn't think that the juice is worth the...