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Almost like the Royal Marines need a distinctive uniform. Maybe some patches?
Distinctive beret even?
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Distinctive beret even?
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Green is so common these days…Distinctive beret even?
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Hey that’s what I say after every FORCE test!And it's one of the only colours with its own song
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Problem number one. No sailors.
Solution one. Stop building ships that need lots of sailors.
Do the other thing.
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The key to the other thing - the Multi-Role Support Ship.
The MRSS is due to replace Albion and Bulwark as well as Argus and the three Bay Class LSD(A)s. Argus is very long in the tooth and had structural issues 20 years ago that kept her dockside as a school platform. The Bays are in service and providing proof of concept models for the Marines new Littoral forces.
The intent is to build 6 MRSS with 3 to be built immediately and then three LSD(A) replacements to be built. The MRSSs may end up borrowing from the parent Damen Yard concepts that delivered the Bays and the Dutch Transports.
Royal Navy outlines Multi Role Support Ship requirements | Navy Lookout
www.navylookout.com
The LSDAs, with an RFA crew of 70 displace 16,000 tonnes and can carry
| 1,150 linear metres of vehicles (up to 24 Challenger 2 tanks or 150 light trucks) Cargo capacity of 200 tons ammunition or 24 TEU containers |
| 356 (standard), 700 (overload) |
The MRSS looks to carry 2 Chinooks or Merlins for Ship to Shore work, along with Viking APCs and a raft load of boats and UxVs.
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The key driver for the vessels will be / is the Commando Force operating model. The model extends across the Competition-Conflict-Crisis spectrum
Strike from the sea – developing the UK Commando Force | Navy Lookout
www.navylookout.com
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Another component of the plan appears to be an extension of the CB90 concept instead of traditional landing craft. The CB90 is a landing craft but it has significant open water capabilities and can be used as a weapons and sensor platform in its own right.
BAE Systems’ Littoral Strike Craft Shows New Ship-to-Shore Capability Delivery Concept
BAE Systems has showcased its new Littoral Strike Craft (LSC) at Euronaval 2024. The concept shows a new Ship-to-Shore capability...
www.navalnews.com
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Problem number one. No sailors.
Solution one. Stop building ships that need lots of sailors.
Do the other thing.
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The key to the other thing - the Multi-Role Support Ship.
The MRSS is due to replace Albion and Bulwark as well as Argus and the three Bay Class LSD(A)s. Argus is very long in the tooth and had structural issues 20 years ago that kept her dockside as a school platform. The Bays are in service and providing proof of concept models for the Marines new Littoral forces.
The intent is to build 6 MRSS with 3 to be built immediately and then three LSD(A) replacements to be built. The MRSSs may end up borrowing from the parent Damen Yard concepts that delivered the Bays and the Dutch Transports.
Royal Navy outlines Multi Role Support Ship requirements | Navy Lookout
The LSDAs, with an RFA crew of 70 displace 16,000 tonnes and can carry
1,150 linear metres of vehicles (up to 24 Challenger 2 tanks or 150 light trucks) Cargo capacity of 200 tons ammunition or 24 TEU containers 356 (standard), 700 (overload)
The MRSS looks to carry 2 Chinooks or Merlins for Ship to Shore work, along with Viking APCs and a raft load of boats and UxVs.
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The key driver for the vessels will be / is the Commando Force operating model. The model extends across the Competition-Conflict-Crisis spectrum
Strike from the sea – developing the UK Commando Force | Navy Lookout
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Another component of the plan appears to be an extension of the CB90 concept instead of traditional landing craft. The CB90 is a landing craft but it has significant open water capabilities and can be used as a weapons and sensor platform in its own right.
BAE Systems’ Littoral Strike Craft Shows New Ship-to-Shore Capability Delivery Concept
BAE Systems has showcased its new Littoral Strike Craft (LSC) at Euronaval 2024. The concept shows a new Ship-to-Shore capability...
Royal Marines be like …
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No mention of the BV?
The Challenger 2 prioritises firepower, provided by its rifled 120mm L30A1 main armament which holds the distance record for the destruction of another tank, and protection, which is provided by the UK designed world-class Dorchester 2 armour.
"It works like a sniper," Oleksandr said of the L30A1 and its phenomenal accuracy.
"For example, if you shoot at a distance of 5km... it will hit most accurately. It has a weather sensor that transmits information about wind, humidity and other factors to the computer. And it makes these amendments."
Fellow crewman Stanislav, who is the loader on the vehicle, said he appreciated the way the tank's gunnery computer could track and switch between targets with ease.
www.forcesnews.com
Ukrainian Challenger 2 crew reveal how British-supplied main battle tank saves lives
The Challenger 2 prioritises firepower, provided by its rifled 120mm L30A1 main armament which holds the distance record for the destruction of another tank, and protection, which is provided by the UK designed world-class Dorchester 2 armour.
"It works like a sniper," Oleksandr said of the L30A1 and its phenomenal accuracy.
"For example, if you shoot at a distance of 5km... it will hit most accurately. It has a weather sensor that transmits information about wind, humidity and other factors to the computer. And it makes these amendments."
Fellow crewman Stanislav, who is the loader on the vehicle, said he appreciated the way the tank's gunnery computer could track and switch between targets with ease.
Ukrainian Challenger 2 crew reveal how British-supplied main battle tank saves lives
The commander of a Challenger 2 nicknamed Baby explains how the armour protected the crewmen from a direct strike from a Russian missile.
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Quality...
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I assume that's Ben Nevis, during one of the very few days it's not besieged by the usual hurricane winds...
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The comments on the regimental FB page are epic
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Let's see if bribery works
The Ministry of Defence has announced new retention payments for thousands of service personnel in what it describes as ‘decisive action’ to tackle the long-term decline in Armed Forces numbers.
It said that around 5,000 eligible aircraft engineers will, from April 2025, receive £30,000 when they sign up for an additional three years’ service while, from January, a new £8,000 retention payment will be given to around 12,000 eligible Army privates and lance corporals.
Minister for veterans and people, Alistair Carns, said: “This government is on a drive to boost military morale and we are taking decisive action to stop the long-term decline in Armed Forces numbers, having inherited a recruitment and retention crisis – with targets missed every year for the past 14 years.
www.personneltoday.com
Retention payments to tackle decline in armed forces
The Ministry of Defence has announced new retention payments for thousands of service personnel in what it describes as ‘decisive action’ to tackle the long-term decline in Armed Forces numbers.
It said that around 5,000 eligible aircraft engineers will, from April 2025, receive £30,000 when they sign up for an additional three years’ service while, from January, a new £8,000 retention payment will be given to around 12,000 eligible Army privates and lance corporals.
Minister for veterans and people, Alistair Carns, said: “This government is on a drive to boost military morale and we are taking decisive action to stop the long-term decline in Armed Forces numbers, having inherited a recruitment and retention crisis – with targets missed every year for the past 14 years.
Retention payments to tackle decline in armed forces
MoD announces new retention payments in ‘decisive action’ to tackle the long-term decline in Armed Forces numbers.
www.personneltoday.com
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Not good.
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RAF Chief Calls For Earlier Replacement Of Hawk T2 Trainers | Aviation Week Network
The chief of the UK Royal Air Force wants to replace its Hawk T2 advanced jet trainers as soon as possible after a series of technical problems with the type.
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At least ‘legs’ can do drill, some would say.
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So does this mean they're not as broke as they say?Let's see if bribery works
Retention payments to tackle decline in armed forces
The Ministry of Defence has announced new retention payments for thousands of service personnel in what it describes as ‘decisive action’ to tackle the long-term decline in Armed Forces numbers.
It said that around 5,000 eligible aircraft engineers will, from April 2025, receive £30,000 when they sign up for an additional three years’ service while, from January, a new £8,000 retention payment will be given to around 12,000 eligible Army privates and lance corporals.
Minister for veterans and people, Alistair Carns, said: “This government is on a drive to boost military morale and we are taking decisive action to stop the long-term decline in Armed Forces numbers, having inherited a recruitment and retention crisis – with targets missed every year for the past 14 years.
Retention payments to tackle decline in armed forces
MoD announces new retention payments in ‘decisive action’ to tackle the long-term decline in Armed Forces numbers.
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Of course... it's been at least a couple of weeks without a 'Nazi Costume' type scandal...
Two senior soldiers from one of the Army’s most prestigious regiments face investigation after wearing Nazi uniforms to a party days before Remembrance Sunday.
The sergeants from the Queen’s Royal Hussars were frogmarched from the fancy dress event at their barracks after shocked guests complained about their attire.
Remarkably, their Regimental Sergeant Major had approved the SS outfits – and he has been suspended pending an inquiry.
www.dailymail.co.uk
Fury as senior soldiers from prestigious British Army regiment wore Nazi uniforms to a barracks party just days before Remembrance Sunday
Two senior soldiers from one of the Army’s most prestigious regiments face investigation after wearing Nazi uniforms to a party days before Remembrance Sunday.
The sergeants from the Queen’s Royal Hussars were frogmarched from the fancy dress event at their barracks after shocked guests complained about their attire.
Remarkably, their Regimental Sergeant Major had approved the SS outfits – and he has been suspended pending an inquiry.
Senior soldiers from Army regiment wore Nazi uniforms to a party
Two senior soldiers from one of the Army's most prestigious regiments face investigation after wearing Nazi uniforms to a party days before Remembrance Sunday.
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Pack march them across Europe as they do duty cleaning war graves and monuments.
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Why accord them that kind of honour?
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They can dig a trench and sleep in it and live off of rations.
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