Kamp Kuzma: The Operators' Campgrounds (For Operating)
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I will have to agree with you on all counts there, Kei.
Yes, I'd love to give those IS degenerates a death tenfold as gruesome as they've given some of their victims.
Yes, Senator Lambie right well is an idiot for making remarks like that towards China for many reasons. She deserves a lot more backlash for her words than she is getting at the moment, hell she should get chased around worse than Julia Gillard.
So my question for all willing is, what are your thoughts on the 'Islamic State' and what do you think we should be doing?
I've got Kei's answer now, I'm sure he'd love to pitch in some more if he's still there. I'm heading to bed now and shall read whatever people had to say in the morn.
Yes, I'd love to give those IS degenerates a death tenfold as gruesome as they've given some of their victims.
Yes, Senator Lambie right well is an idiot for making remarks like that towards China for many reasons. She deserves a lot more backlash for her words than she is getting at the moment, hell she should get chased around worse than Julia Gillard.
So my question for all willing is, what are your thoughts on the 'Islamic State' and what do you think we should be doing?
I've got Kei's answer now, I'm sure he'd love to pitch in some more if he's still there. I'm heading to bed now and shall read whatever people had to say in the morn.
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Well While I personally would not crack their skulls with a rusty knife (give me a nice ol' warhammer that should do the job) I am sure those nutfucks are pretty dangerous...
This morning I saw that execution of James Foley and to be honest I closed the page as soon as they stuck that knife under his throat and he took a sharp deep breath...
I am sorry but beheading a reporter just ain't a thing I will willingly watch.
IS on the South West and what Russians are doing on the North west... it makes me pretty nervous knowing the sorry ass state of most of European militaries...
And to top it of miss Cecilia Malmström in EU parliament with agenda to disarm every legal gun owner in whole of Union... It is sure a lively time in Europe again... -.- Fuck.
This morning I saw that execution of James Foley and to be honest I closed the page as soon as they stuck that knife under his throat and he took a sharp deep breath...
I am sorry but beheading a reporter just ain't a thing I will willingly watch.
IS on the South West and what Russians are doing on the North west... it makes me pretty nervous knowing the sorry ass state of most of European militaries...
And to top it of miss Cecilia Malmström in EU parliament with agenda to disarm every legal gun owner in whole of Union... It is sure a lively time in Europe again... -.- Fuck.
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Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum. ;p you forgot a word there buddy ;)
But unfortunately it is something Czech politics don't understand... "But we have NATO" and "Why do we even need armed forces" I totally hear it... Actually I heard "Why do we need an army anyway" just yesterday... I gave up on explaining why.
But unfortunately it is something Czech politics don't understand... "But we have NATO" and "Why do we even need armed forces" I totally hear it... Actually I heard "Why do we need an army anyway" just yesterday... I gave up on explaining why.
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Ah, it's a sad time to be in. I truly do feel sorry for you Europeans that are going through all that. Most of all, I'm quite sad that there are people who think that way. I think your people are being pampered into thinking they don't have to do the hard work themselves.
Personally, I had my way, I'd make military service a compulsory thing. Not anything combat related per se. Only basic training and some service done within your region. I would love to see that happen but sadly not enough budget goes to Armed Forces to accommodate all the people. Only small countries like Singapore, Switzerland and Israel and the massively militarized are able to pull this off or rather want to.
Although on that point, I'm led to believe that the general public in Singapore don't quite appreciate their National Service Force who are essentially the general public doing their mandated time.
So, thoughts on compulsory service and countries that have already done these.
Personally, I had my way, I'd make military service a compulsory thing. Not anything combat related per se. Only basic training and some service done within your region. I would love to see that happen but sadly not enough budget goes to Armed Forces to accommodate all the people. Only small countries like Singapore, Switzerland and Israel and the massively militarized are able to pull this off or rather want to.
Although on that point, I'm led to believe that the general public in Singapore don't quite appreciate their National Service Force who are essentially the general public doing their mandated time.
So, thoughts on compulsory service and countries that have already done these.
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Compulsory service is not possible with the current budget for and attitude to the military. On top of that, our top brass don't feel it is that much of a necessity. Being an isolated land mass certainly makes easy to defend. Our largest threat would be the Indonesians who outnumber us 6 to 1 in military strength, however they're confident that our technological advantage makes up for more than numbers so there's that.
Overall, our country doesn't NEED compulsory service as our standing army is apparently enough for whatever threat is expected. It's only real gain is letting the general public learn and subsequently appreciate what work we full time servicemen do for their sake, which evidently is your reason for wanting it. I can't expect us to enact anything of the like any time soon.
For countries that already do this. They do need it, being generally a small population, small area country surrounded by larger ones. Switzerland and Israel are two countries that conduct total national service, being that all men and women at a certain point will serve. From what I've seen and heard, they're generally well off and just go about their normal lives almost.
Now Singapore is rather different. It only applies to male citizens and they stay in service for a full two years. The whole issue of the general public's poor treatment of NSF servicemen is tragic at best. I've witnessed it during my time there and it really does sicken me. I find it hard to pinpoint where the problem originates but that is probably because in my mind, it doesn't make sense one bit that everyday people who involuntarily serve their country are treated like crap by their fellow man.
I'm going to stop writing about the matter because it is a very troubling one for me and also gives me the urge to sharpen up my pile of rusty knives.
Also an announcement, I'll be heading off to Western Australia next month for training exercises like I've mentioned before. Will have limited access here, won't be any different to my current voluntarily not wanting to go online routine so you shouldn't notice any difference.
That is all.
Overall, our country doesn't NEED compulsory service as our standing army is apparently enough for whatever threat is expected. It's only real gain is letting the general public learn and subsequently appreciate what work we full time servicemen do for their sake, which evidently is your reason for wanting it. I can't expect us to enact anything of the like any time soon.
For countries that already do this. They do need it, being generally a small population, small area country surrounded by larger ones. Switzerland and Israel are two countries that conduct total national service, being that all men and women at a certain point will serve. From what I've seen and heard, they're generally well off and just go about their normal lives almost.
Now Singapore is rather different. It only applies to male citizens and they stay in service for a full two years. The whole issue of the general public's poor treatment of NSF servicemen is tragic at best. I've witnessed it during my time there and it really does sicken me. I find it hard to pinpoint where the problem originates but that is probably because in my mind, it doesn't make sense one bit that everyday people who involuntarily serve their country are treated like crap by their fellow man.
I'm going to stop writing about the matter because it is a very troubling one for me and also gives me the urge to sharpen up my pile of rusty knives.
Also an announcement, I'll be heading off to Western Australia next month for training exercises like I've mentioned before. Will have limited access here, won't be any different to my current voluntarily not wanting to go online routine so you shouldn't notice any difference.
That is all.
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I think today's problems is indifference to the home country and a factor of mindset "why do I need to go through this crap if I never need it" mindset of young males (who are generally the ones doing compulsory military service) who usually things there are better things to do in their youth than learning how to be a soldier. Then there are political decisions. General mindset on armed forces in Europe is very low it goes even to some saying "why do we need them" from youths to politicians which can thereafter make an public pleasing move to abolish the hated compulsory service and have a purely professional army. If you re-estate the compulsory service you're basically just pissing your voters off. Also for how long do you think a generic male will keep firearms handling and squad/weapons tactics in his mind after finding a desk job and getting a bit overweight.
That is what basically happened here since the commies took over. The compulsory service was hated but demanded by regime. This hatred prevailed even after the Velvet Revolution, then we joined NATO and a thought of "why do we need armed forces when we're at NATO that will help us" occurred and when we abolished compulsory military service combined with bad fiscal management and budget cuts... We're where we are.
Czech army is poorly equipped, unprepared and not that much liked (unless you live in a flood area or are you a member of 601. skss/SFG).
I admit I don't really have much of loving feelings to my home country. Yes I like the nature and sights but I hate the political establishment and general status quo of things. From what I could piece together after Velvet Revolution things generally everywhere got better but that lasted only a couple of years and then it went downhill... Dealing with many czech companies either meant they shut down or they moved production out of state. Example: We have a middle bore ammo factory capable of producing ammo for our jets and APCs... It's closed because the army is buying said ammo from Spain NATO dealer. The most famous Czech handgun ammo manufacturer Sellier&Bellot... Owned by foreign company. Or many sugar refineries that were in Czech? Well their production is either minuscule or none at all and I don't think even one of them is owned by Czechs.
That is the sad truth. The business has outsourced and politicians like to make budget cuts and buy equipment way over the actual price to get on money they otherwise could not. Our GI fellas don't have ammo pouches? Well fuck they can always buy them in armyshop from their salary eh? Because gearpoints are worth shit when the PX is empty 24/7/365...
That is what basically happened here since the commies took over. The compulsory service was hated but demanded by regime. This hatred prevailed even after the Velvet Revolution, then we joined NATO and a thought of "why do we need armed forces when we're at NATO that will help us" occurred and when we abolished compulsory military service combined with bad fiscal management and budget cuts... We're where we are.
Czech army is poorly equipped, unprepared and not that much liked (unless you live in a flood area or are you a member of 601. skss/SFG).
I admit I don't really have much of loving feelings to my home country. Yes I like the nature and sights but I hate the political establishment and general status quo of things. From what I could piece together after Velvet Revolution things generally everywhere got better but that lasted only a couple of years and then it went downhill... Dealing with many czech companies either meant they shut down or they moved production out of state. Example: We have a middle bore ammo factory capable of producing ammo for our jets and APCs... It's closed because the army is buying said ammo from Spain NATO dealer. The most famous Czech handgun ammo manufacturer Sellier&Bellot... Owned by foreign company. Or many sugar refineries that were in Czech? Well their production is either minuscule or none at all and I don't think even one of them is owned by Czechs.
That is the sad truth. The business has outsourced and politicians like to make budget cuts and buy equipment way over the actual price to get on money they otherwise could not. Our GI fellas don't have ammo pouches? Well fuck they can always buy them in armyshop from their salary eh? Because gearpoints are worth shit when the PX is empty 24/7/365...
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That's a fair point, Lance. It's quite sad that such a long period of 'peace' has brought about this negligent attitude.
*sighs and leans back on a chair*
It's so hard to change the status quo this day and age. Life's just been made much too complicated. Still, I believe that warriors will always be needed so I'm confident we won't see anything close to full voluntary demilitarization anytime soon.
*sighs and leans back on a chair*
It's so hard to change the status quo this day and age. Life's just been made much too complicated. Still, I believe that warriors will always be needed so I'm confident we won't see anything close to full voluntary demilitarization anytime soon.
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Keirova_47 wrote...
Hello there Azelle, how've you been?*pats*
Quite fine for now. Discharged from hospital last thursday, in recovering as usual.
*purrs*
How're you? I heard that you're doing some joint-practice there?
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Sanada-Kun wrote...
Kei seems busy as usual, will he go overseas again?You know I would if I could. There be talk about whether we'll send boots in to assist America in any ground operation in Middle East against ISIS. Hopefully they'll wait till I'm done with my exercises in WA.
@Azelle, Ah I see. Hope you're taking it easy then.
Yeah, I'll be heading out on Tuesday to other side of country for training exercises with guys stationed there. There till November but it should be fun.
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ISIS huh. They're too radical but I bet the USA will do something bout them later.
Anyway I'm out for dinner now.
Anyway I'm out for dinner now.
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Oh, I thought dear brother said you was already in there now...
I see. Hope you're enjoying your time there. Don't get injured there though, so you can go again should they decide to send troops outside the country later~
I see. Hope you're enjoying your time there. Don't get injured there though, so you can go again should they decide to send troops outside the country later~