They were assisting the JTF, and the tasking was for NBP qualified personnel only.Journeyman said:What does "assisting" mean? Were they employed as NBP, or were they just deployed in ATR positions where "two-way range" is an irrelevant term, similar to what the aforementioned Walter Mitty may use?
Marlin Spike said:understood... not the right forum to discuss the correct spelling of Boatswain.. however I am willing to discuss NBP with anyone.
Journeyman said:There was a comment about NBP in theatre; I merely asked for details. The question was answered, (unfortunately via PM so the answer still isn't common knowledge), by winnipegoo7 and I thanked him.
Marlin Spike subsequently brought his "from the ground floor up" expertise to bear by offering the correct abbreviation for Boatswain.
If that's considered "getting ramped up," it's going to be a painful day for the 'report to mod' function.
Marlin Spike said:Sorry for being a new guy on here.. It seems I'm trying to get involved with a conversation that is near and dear to my heart and i have just received an email saying I'm docked 300 mil points.. If I've offended anyone i apologize..
Pat, Great question. The Naval Boarding trainer in Fleet School Esquimalt is indeed an outstanding mock up of a ship. It is used for all sorts of NBP training and is an active CEASS range for "force on force" UoF training. As for you question regarding the CNOS getting a trainer. The answer is yes, although I'm not sure of the delivery date for the project but i will check with the boarding cell and get back to you.. I do know that the east coast Boarding cell is moving to a new location to accommodate the training and the mock-up.Pat in Halifax said:Marlin Spike:
Just gave them back to you (milpoints).
It is great to have someone here with the expertise that others have professed (on ocassion) to having prior to now. You have offended no one.
Personally, I am too old for NBP but I was on the old NLBP on board NIP in the late 80s. What a hoot and I KNOW the duties have changed quite dramatically even since Op APOLLO.
I do have a question-While working for DMTE in Ottawa, I had an opportunity to do 'inspections' of the 4 Fleet Schools. I was suitably impressed with CFFSE's Training mockup for NBP training. Are we in Halifax getting something similar? I know some of these projects got sidebarred with the last budget cuts as Comd RCN made it clear that the major procurement projects WOULD NOT get cut (so it has to come from somewhere I guess)? That would be a shame as the Boarding Team is generally a key element of most deployments now. I even heard of an Old Man threatening to submit a Cat1 OPDEF a couple years agao because he didn't have a full NBP complement.
Pat
Marlin Spike said:Sounds good... Hey I'm up for a chat on Naval Boarding if anyone is into it?
jollyjacktar said:They were assisting the JTF, and the tasking was for NBP qualified personnel only.
Dkeh said:IIRC, they carry SIg Sauer P226 pistols, as well as H&K MP5's.
Of course, I could be completely mis-remembering.
Marlin, can you confirm this?
ObedientiaZelum said:Are you allowed to openly discuss what types of weapons NBPs will carry or what the makeup of the teams are?
I'd be interested to hear how they stack up (ha) against an infantry section/platoon/company in terms of fire power and maneuver elements and leadership.
Dkeh said:IIRC, they carry SIg Sauer P226 pistols, as well as H&K MP5's.
Of course, I could be completely mis-remembering.
Marlin, can you confirm this?
-Skeletor- said:Going off photos they appear to use Sig Saurs(P225 I think), MP5, C8, C9 and a shotgun
ObedientiaZelum said:I'd be interested to hear how they stack up (ha) against an infantry section/platoon/company in terms of fire power and maneuver elements and leadership.
ObedientiaZelum said:Are NBP members allowed to use the 870s against people or are they just for breaching?
What's a usual stack size and what rank would generally lead them?