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Forum: Military Aviation
29th Mar 2023, 04:28
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,535
Posted By West Coast

That isn’t that PIF. Dunno what size the...

That isn’t that PIF. Dunno what size the Ukrainians use, but that they’re rough equivalent of our 2.75 inch rockets as best I can tell. Hellfires are something completely different.
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Mar 2023, 16:34
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,535
Posted By West Coast

I trust your timeline is accurate. There however...

I trust your timeline is accurate. There however is more to operating effectively in a war zone than knowing how to turn a wrench, hence my question to sfojimbo.
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Mar 2023, 03:00
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,535
Posted By West Coast

You’re very specific in your assertions, how so?

You’re very specific in your assertions, how so?
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Mar 2023, 01:20
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,535
Posted By West Coast

Some were, other billets you mention are handled...

Some were, other billets you mention are handled beyond the squadron level, which is why squadrons rarely deploy alone unless being hosted. You think Ukraine has maintainers with F16 experience?
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Mar 2023, 18:15
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,535
Posted By West Coast

A typical squadron in the USMC was 400ish...

A typical squadron in the USMC was 400ish personnel for 12+ jets. Imagine a skeleton outfit could do with less.
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jan 2023, 03:17
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,535
Posted By West Coast

One China obsessed General is driving these...

One China obsessed General is driving these changes despite the protests of his recent contemporaries and those of us with no voices.
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Dec 2022, 22:07
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,535
Posted By West Coast

This isn’t a border skirmish with Russia, it’s an...

This isn’t a border skirmish with Russia, it’s an existential threat to Ukraine, ergo you fight unbridled by fears that you may really “piss Putin off” if you bomb his territory.
I would hope that...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Dec 2022, 18:31
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,535
Posted By West Coast

War with one arm tied behind your back doesn’t...

War with one arm tied behind your back doesn’t work. This mindset reminds me of the argument ref the cold war with China of appeasement.
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Dec 2022, 17:30
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,535
Posted By West Coast

Painful to watch.

Painful to watch.
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Dec 2022, 04:38
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,535
Posted By West Coast

Combined arms integration is what will win the...

Combined arms integration is what will win the war as the front collapses back towards Russia after winter. Great to gift weapon their way, better however to teach them how to use those varying...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Oct 2022, 01:48
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,535
Posted By West Coast

A direct result of living under the umbrella.

A direct result of living under the umbrella.
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Sep 2022, 15:30
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,535
Posted By West Coast

This am the US National security advisor, Jake...

This am the US National security advisor, Jake Sullivan was asked about response from the US should Vlad go nuclear. He was understandably cagey in his response but twice said the response would...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Sep 2022, 02:38
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,535
Posted By West Coast

It is interesting. I’m just not sure the end game...

It is interesting. I’m just not sure the end game is here yet. The enemy has a say in when the war is over, and I think they still have some tricks up their sleeves.
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Sep 2022, 21:16
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,535
Posted By West Coast

I agree, have seen the escalate/deescalate...

I agree, have seen the escalate/deescalate language, it makes me nervous.

Profess to knowing nothing about how Russia employs its nuclear weapons but it seems Vlad has had yes men working for him...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Sep 2022, 20:50
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,535
Posted By West Coast

If ever Vlad was to go off the deep end and...

If ever Vlad was to go off the deep end and escalate, now is the time he’d do it.
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Sep 2022, 20:09
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,535
Posted By West Coast

I recall reading stories (with no idea as to...

I recall reading stories (with no idea as to accuracy) of WWII Russian POWs attempting suicide to avoid be “repatriated” back to mother Russia.
Forum: Military Aviation
15th May 2022, 21:53
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,535
Posted By West Coast

Can a brother get an amen! I get the concept of...

Can a brother get an amen! I get the concept of don’t fight the last war- insurgency but I don’t think the last war is over yet.
Forum: Military Aviation
14th May 2022, 20:06
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,535
Posted By West Coast

Indeed the Commandant, Gen Berger has divested...

Indeed the Commandant, Gen Berger has divested the Corps of tanks. He also is singular minded in his threat analysis. In my best Brady bunch voice, China, China, China. When he’s done, there’s only...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th May 2022, 02:02
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,535
Posted By West Coast

A new measure of my girth, I don’t fit underneath...

A new measure of my girth, I don’t fit underneath tanks anymore.
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Apr 2022, 19:02
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,535
Posted By West Coast

Poland’s guy looks right proper for the job. If...

Poland’s guy looks right proper for the job. If not that, he could pass (sans the facial hair) for a pissed off Sergeant Major.
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Apr 2022, 03:35
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,535
Posted By West Coast

Trying to understand what you’re saying. Are you...

Trying to understand what you’re saying. Are you of the belief his domestic audience isn’t supporting him?
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Feb 2022, 16:48
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,535
Posted By West Coast

There are a number of Western leaders indicating...

There are a number of Western leaders indicating a cyber attack on NATO countries would be sufficient to invoke article 5. There may be wiggle room on what triggers it being invoked. Doubt a few shot...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Feb 2022, 01:51
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,535
Posted By West Coast

Charlie Wilson, a mere member of the HoR had a...

Charlie Wilson, a mere member of the HoR had a big impact on the Soviet campaign in Afghanistan.
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Dec 2021, 17:29
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,535
Posted By West Coast

What should the Ukraine do differently?

What should the Ukraine do differently?
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Dec 2021, 20:41
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,535
Posted By West Coast

Who in this case?

Who in this case?
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Dec 2021, 02:48
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,535
Posted By West Coast

For public consumption in Western Europe would be...

For public consumption in Western Europe would be my guess.
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Nov 2021, 21:06
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,535
Posted By West Coast

You’re ok with the status quo?

You’re ok with the status quo?
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Nov 2021, 20:28
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,535
Posted By West Coast

Yes, the US does have an interest in Europe, wish...

Yes, the US does have an interest in Europe, wish Europe would could clearly determine what it’s own interests are.

The problem wasn’t blown out of proportion by Trump, he elevated it to the...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Nov 2021, 19:42
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,535
Posted By West Coast

Post That sounds like an entitlement attitude. ...

That sounds like an entitlement attitude.

Germany has been making its own decisions for a long time. Contrast the Bundeswehr when Soviet tanks were expected to roll down the Fulda gap against its...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Nov 2021, 18:26
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,535
Posted By West Coast

German’s funding infrastructure in Germany to...

German’s funding infrastructure in Germany to live under the umbrella the US provides seems pretty light. Many NATO members aren’t living up to their fair share, not me saying it, numerous US...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Nov 2021, 15:28
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,535
Posted By West Coast

A Euro army is the way forward. There’s a...

A Euro army is the way forward. There’s a perception in the US that the European members of NATO aren’t pulling their weight, rather living comfortably with the US doing the heavy lifting. There will...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Nov 2021, 16:42
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,535
Posted By West Coast

Whether NATO was caught off guard is certainly...

Whether NATO was caught off guard is certainly open for debate, what however would have differed had they been laser focused?
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Apr 2021, 21:40
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,535
Posted By West Coast

Agreed. Imagine China will watch closely what the...

Agreed. Imagine China will watch closely what the response of the US will be. Potentially a indication of what aggression against Taiwan will yield them,
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Apr 2021, 07:00
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,535
Posted By West Coast

Aided by our trusty sidekick the UK. ...

Aided by our trusty sidekick the UK.

Actually, I think we learned it from your lot.
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Apr 2021, 15:20
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,535
Posted By West Coast

Who says the Ukrainians didn't consider the...

Who says the Ukrainians didn't consider the consequences of whom they aligned with?
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