Informing the Army’s Future Structure

[Oldgateboatdriver]

Now you're just quoting medieval history

See first part of my handle: "Old". I am pretty medieval.

P.S.: You do know that Hearts of Oak you quote refers to the wonderful year ... of 1759.

 

[daftandbarmy]

See first part of my handle: "Old". I am pretty medieval.

P.S.: You do know that Hearts of Oak you quote refers to the wonderful year ... of 1759.

That last time anything made sense

 

[FJAG]

My latest ponderings have me envisioning something like this:

Not bad - and not just because it follows much of my own line of thinking.

Two small thoughts.

Each of the two armoured divisions needs a strong divisional cavalry regiment in addition to the two brigades.

The artillery battalion in Latvia should have three batteries rather than three troops.

 

[PuckChaser]

How is the Defence of Canada Division going to be structured? It sounds like the ten CBGs are staying. One division commander and headquarters is going to manage ten brigades? Doesn't seem efficient.

Good news, the CBGs aren't real Brigades so 1 Div HQ is perfect.

 

[FJAG]

Good news, the CBGs aren't real Brigades so 1 Div HQ is perfect.

If the increase to 100,000 PRes is for real then they will be real brigades in size at least (and quite possibly bigger).

This line from "Inflection Point" continues to be my primary concern that things will not go well.

The CA must also develop ARes self-sufficiency in terms of training, operations, and sustainment to accomplish the needed capacity to support modernization efforts.

 

[PuckChaser]

100,000 is a pipe dream. We cant even kit out 50,000.

 

[dapaterson]

100,000 is a pipe dream. We cant even kit out 50,000.

So starting to plan now, to align intake, training capacity, and put in place mechanisms to acquire the necessary clothing (and other equipment and materiel) would be prudent.

 

[daftandbarmy]

If the increase to 100,000 PRes is for real then they will be real brigades in size at least (and quite possibly bigger).

This line from "Inflection Point" continues to be my primary concern that things will not go well.

So they're assuming that the ARes is not self-sufficient? After all that time, money, personnel and material that's been invested over the decades?

Geez... I wonder who's going to lose their jobs in Ottawa etc over that poor result

 

[Halifax Tar]

And, yes, I did freeze my butt in Valcartier in those days, and I can also attest that freezing your butt - while all wet - on an open bridge in mid Atlantic in winter is not glorious either.

Had an OOW leave a look out on the wings too long on a stormy winter night east of NFLD. Closed the bridgewing door and wouldn't let the lad in to warm up at all.

We the CCT folks had some work to get him warmed up and then we helo'd him ashore. The OOW, well last I heard he doesn't drive ships anymore.