It never fails those that want a a push button military, are the very same ones that will scream bloody murder when things go wrong, yet absolve themselves from those very decisions. So shiny toys as opposed to boots. They also forget it take the sacrifice/ risk out of the deadly option of going to war (makes it easier to do). Planes, ships, drones can't and don't occupy enemy territory. This is just my opinion. P.S. Great video . Always enjoy them and you take. A viewer from across the pond.
As you say, looks like we are going for a commando model. Setting up for rapid and limited deployment. Heavy gamble, it's only going to screw the people on the ground if we end up drawn into operations that require prolonged engagement.
Hmmm... To be honest this is concerning - the changes coming to the Army, to be more specific - and I’m not even British. Britain has more or less always had a smaller army compared to its mainland counterparts, and has traditionally relied on the Navy and the overall quality of its soldiers as compared to other nations to win the day. Still, they could always deploy a sizable force of well-trained conventional troops when required. Special operations outfits and more specialized units that can rapidly mobilize, and hit a target or respond to a threat is great, and all. But, to win a war, you need bulk; a proper field army that can not only assault, destroy and seize, but also weather a storm and outlast the enemy - something that special operations/specialized troops, by and large, cannot do. Not everyone needs to be “elite”, or “special”. In fact, that can be a major deterrent - against a well-trained force of infantry with supporting elements, they’d stand no chance. Most troops just need to be able to effectively communicate, move quickly and advance, seek cover, lay down fire and hit their targets, and take and hold the enemy’s territory. I think this more tech-driven “specialized” approach is a massive, massive gamble.
In my humble opinion politicians should not be allowed to decide what the military needs that should be left to the military to decide as they know best,politicians should just find the money and that's it
In regards to the F 35 every single new aircraft has problems the F 35 has had a relatively good start it’s probably as it came of age during social media if social media had been around during the F 15 roll out it would’ve had the same sort of backlash
Training for last years war. Then again, Britain left the EU. UK's geographic location, might play a factor in the thought process for this change. A question though, how long would it be to train up a traditional ground army incase a large scale engagement happens? Could they be taking this time of peace to train higher quality troops with the idea they can quickly draft a large ground army when necessary? Still, I feel like China is training starting to train an entire generation of men for war.
That was very balanced of you, interesting point of view, not that I know anything but it seems to me its important to make sure the navy has its ships because I figure at least that it takes lest time to train infantry if the situation changes that the time it would take to build ships or get new tech. But what do I know, i'm a biologist, as ever great content, have a good one.
I think in the United States Marine are planing on completely dropped tank units and won’t have anymore abrumas, I hope it’s fake, there’s even talks about the A10 not being necessary for future wars, I’m happy to see what will come from the new things replacing them but I still think it would be a dumb choice to do
The truth is that I only would trust my life in another English speaking soldier. Even with the draw down in British troops, I would trust that You would have my back as I would you. Your guys can easily fall in on our equipment and thrive on a.
Busier? Sounds like a tragedy waiting to happen. People burn out, especially with no down time. Exciting? Does he think it'll be exciting? Sounds like he and his family should be made to serve, after all, it's exciting. Every time they replace troops with technology, troops get screwed because there aren't enough when technology is negated by the enemy. So, now there are less bodies to still complete the mission. There are times to draw down troops, but should be done slowly, usually they are drawn down too much and have to try and rebuild too quickly and cut corners that cost lives. Training a troop usually takes at least 4 months and then they are so green it might be dangerous, and then they'll need to learn the technology as well.
It never fails those that want a a push button military, are the very same ones that will scream bloody murder when things go wrong, yet absolve themselves from those very decisions. So shiny toys as opposed to boots. They also forget it take the sacrifice/ risk out of the deadly option of going to war (makes it easier to do). Planes, ships, drones can't and don't occupy enemy territory.
This is just my opinion.
P.S. Great video . Always enjoy them and you take.
A viewer from across the pond.
As you say, looks like we are going for a commando model. Setting up for rapid and limited deployment. Heavy gamble, it's only going to screw the people on the ground if we end up drawn into operations that require prolonged engagement.
Hmmm... To be honest this is concerning - the changes coming to the Army, to be more specific - and I’m not even British.
Britain has more or less always had a smaller army compared to its mainland counterparts, and has traditionally relied on the Navy and the overall quality of its soldiers as compared to other nations to win the day. Still, they could always deploy a sizable force of well-trained conventional troops when required.
Special operations outfits and more specialized units that can rapidly mobilize, and hit a target or respond to a threat is great, and all. But, to win a war, you need bulk; a proper field army that can not only assault, destroy and seize, but also weather a storm and outlast the enemy - something that special operations/specialized troops, by and large, cannot do. Not everyone needs to be “elite”, or “special”. In fact, that can be a major deterrent - against a well-trained force of infantry with supporting elements, they’d stand no chance. Most troops just need to be able to effectively communicate, move quickly and advance, seek cover, lay down fire and hit their targets, and take and hold the enemy’s territory.
I think this more tech-driven “specialized” approach is a massive, massive gamble.
In my humble opinion politicians should not be allowed to decide what the military needs that should be left to the military to decide as they know best,politicians should just find the money and that's it
Sounded to me like the generals were trying to talk themselves into this new direction by using the same main talking points.
In regards to the F 35 every single new aircraft has problems the F 35 has had a relatively good start it’s probably as it came of age during social media if social media had been around during the F 15 roll out it would’ve had the same sort of backlash
Training for last years war. Then again, Britain left the EU. UK's geographic location, might play a factor in the thought process for this change. A question though, how long would it be to train up a traditional ground army incase a large scale engagement happens? Could they be taking this time of peace to train higher quality troops with the idea they can quickly draft a large ground army when necessary? Still, I feel like China is training starting to train an entire generation of men for war.
That was very balanced of you, interesting point of view, not that I know anything but it seems to me its important to make sure the navy has its ships because I figure at least that it takes lest time to train infantry if the situation changes that the time it would take to build ships or get new tech. But what do I know, i'm a biologist, as ever great content, have a good one.
Your videos are always great. Thank you.
It will be interesting to see if this works out. A little concerning.
Very similar moves that the US Marines have taken.
I think in the United States Marine are planing on completely dropped tank units and won’t have anymore abrumas, I hope it’s fake, there’s even talks about the A10 not being necessary for future wars, I’m happy to see what will come from the new things replacing them but I still think it would be a dumb choice to do
The truth is that I only would trust my life in another English speaking soldier. Even with the draw down in British troops, I would trust that You would have my back as I would you. Your guys can easily fall in on our equipment and thrive on a.
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Busier? Sounds like a tragedy waiting to happen. People burn out, especially with no down time. Exciting? Does he think it'll be exciting? Sounds like he and his family should be made to serve, after all, it's exciting.
Every time they replace troops with technology, troops get screwed because there aren't enough when technology is negated by the enemy. So, now there are less bodies to still complete the mission.
There are times to draw down troops, but should be done slowly, usually they are drawn down too much and have to try and rebuild too quickly and cut corners that cost lives. Training a troop usually takes at least 4 months and then they are so green it might be dangerous, and then they'll need to learn the technology as well.
Two days late Sorry G.