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The two are linked, Caeser. Although no one has found a clear link between 9/11 and Saddam, no reasonable person could deny that Saddam sponsored and aided terrorists. The Mukhabarat (Saddam's int service) had proven contacts with Al-Qaeda. Saddam bankrolled Palestinian suicide bombers, and...

Is it? What part of their foreign policy do you mean? Let's take a look: - spending millions supporting Muslim Afghans in their fight against the Soviets; - Going to war (with UN authorization) to liberate a Muslim country (Kuwait) from its homicidal neighbor, suffering thousands of casualties...

That's a very good assessment - I never thought of it that way before. Your assessment of the Arty role is almost "bang-on" with the "way ahead"-type documents being put out by the powers-that-be in the Canadian artillery these days, and it certainly matches the type of kit purchases we're...

It's a good general description; just keep in mind that the ranks and sizes are not necessarily fixed. Here's a little more information: Examples: Platoon - often commanded by Second-Lieutenants or Captains Company - called a squadron in the amoured and enginner worlds and a battery in the...

I'm a Rogers customer, and it was the worst decision I've ever made..... I would strongly suggest you look at Telus or Bell. Rogers' customer service is terrible. I had to order a replacement adaptor to recharge my phone once; you'd think that they'd sell those sorts of items at the service...

Rumour I've heard is that the simulation guys are trying to make this combined-arms (MGS / TOW / ADATS) direct-fire twem concept work, and that they are having a real hard time of it. I haven't heard specifics, but something along the lines of heavy casualties incurred in several scenarios. Has...

W Bty trialled the MOBAT system, built by RDM, back in the fall: www.rdm-technology.com/defenceengineering/mobat.htm It isn't planned to be mounted on the HLVW, but rather on the MLVW replacement - they're looking at the US MTVR for that, I think. There's no hard decision about us buying MOBAT...

:salute: May he rest in peace. That is quite a story.....

HNIC!  :cdn: If that doesn't count, I'll say 22 minutes (before Rick Mercer left, especially!)

Triple triple and sour cream glazed.... The best way to clog arteries!  ;D

Didn't they say this about the Cougar, years ago? "It's a tank TRAINER - it'll never be deployed!" :tank:

This is an excellent point... :salute: A good reality check, Kirkhill. Even if your specific concern turns out to be no big deal, you've reminded us about the security implications of our discussions - always a good thing to keep in mind. Kudos...

So the GCS and GCM will, together, be the medal for all future combat deployments (that's how I read it, anyways.) I guess this means no more SWASMs, Gulf & Kuwait medals, and so forth.... Since future missions are more likely to be peace-making missions than traditional UN medal missions, I...

Yes, supply is required to dispose of footwear after it is returned. That said, it doesn't always happen. The first two pairs of boots I received in Saint-Jean had someone else's name written in them, and were already partially broken in. Another buddy of mine had the same thing happen to him...

Oops, I added that part at the end of the quote - should have read: Apologies...

Kirkhill, That's a good point about the road moves and the logistic footprint.... Tracked vehicles require a bigger logistics footprint and more service support, I agree. There's an inherent tradeoff between getting your troops to the line faster (i.e., wheeled combat vehicles) or slower, but...

:salute: Be interesting to see what happens... Anyone know if the Yanks are considering any Medal of Honor citiations?

...... Ouch ....... That'll look good on his pers file.  :skull:

Read this for some perspective: MoD funds an army of pen-pushers GETHIN CHAMBERLAIN DEFENCE CORRESPONDENT AS THE army braces itself for some of the most savage cuts in years, figures obtained by The Scotsman reveal that the Ministry of Defence now employs more civil servants than...

People keep mentioning transportability... Even assuming a combat-loaded MGS is air-transportable by Hercules (I don't know if it is...), for all Canadian intents and purposes, it would be no more strategically mobile than a tank. Why? 1. The Herc is a short-haul transport. Most theatres of...