Military - October 2006

On my current knowledge and researching on China, it seems to me as if everyone in the Pentagon and overseas in Taiwan and China want a war with each other. I have spent hours and hours reading on it and trying to see if there is one thing that might make us go to war with them. My question is direct but as a former infantry soldier with a younger brother in the infantry going to Afghanistan in 2 weeks that I want to know that if we go to war with China how much of the male population will be drafted? I ask because I have a another younger brother and just want to know in general.

2006-10-25 10:47:00 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

pls help as i only know it was the russians who put the first sattelite in space, the first dog, first man, and they hve the record for the longest time an astronaught has spent in space but im not sure what mir was and why no other country in the space race has managed to build one?

2006-10-25 10:43:20 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-25 10:20:23 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

What needs to be accomplished in order for our military to get the hell out of there?

Talking points like "when they step up we will step down" will be puked upon.

2006-10-25 10:08:01 · 16 answers · asked by Bistro 7

was given to friend... making sure thats what it relly is

2006-10-25 09:42:05 · 10 answers · asked by sunnydays266 2

2006-10-25 09:35:41 · 7 answers · asked by nolife2003 2

Let's say a Romanian soldier committed a war crime in 1916 (perhaps he was found beating German POWs) and fled to Zurich. Would he have been safe there or could someone (Swiss, German, Romanian, etc.) have come looking for him and arrested him there? I know Switzerland was officially neutral, but could it have really functioned as a safe house for people fleeing the war for one reason or another? Thank you to anyone who cares to venture an answer.

2006-10-25 09:09:26 · 3 answers · asked by xander_earl 2

2006-10-25 09:02:49 · 14 answers · asked by sinedj2005 1

I know a carrier with cvn is a nuclear carrier but i don't know what the v stands for.

2006-10-25 08:26:28 · 7 answers · asked by Tyberius 2

2006-10-25 08:19:08 · 12 answers · asked by minz_8104 1

My husband was wondering, but he's too greedy with his teeny amount of points to ask.

2006-10-25 08:07:27 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Bush acknowledges U.S. concern on Iraq.


WASHINGTON - In a somber, pre-election review of a long and brutal war, President Bush conceded Wednesday that the United States is taking heavy casualties in Iraq and said, "I know many Americans are not satisfied with the situation" there. I know the USA military is losing like we did in Vietnam.

"I'm not satisfied either," he said at a speech and question and answer session at the White House 13 days before midterm elections.

Despite conceding painful losses, Bush said victory was essential in Iraq as part of the broader war on terror.

"We're not winning and we will not win at this pace.

Bush said that as those fighting American and Iraqi forces change their strategies, the United States is also adjusting its military tactics.

"Americans have no intention of taking sides because we can't win anyways. We just hope it doesn't end up like Vietnam. Let's pray for the men in Iraq because they are having a hard time.

2006-10-25 08:01:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

i dont understand why civillians moan so much, the majority of the lads i work with in the forces love it and cant wait to go!!!

2006-10-25 07:56:04 · 24 answers · asked by sleepless man 1

Alright, well I plan on joining the AF soon, but I can't decide which job I want to go into.

I was really thinking about SF [Security Forces], but after talking to some people, hearing your going to be in Iraq maybe 6-7Mths/Year, I don't think it's for me. I wan't to be able to spend time with my family too. I realize all jobs in the Air Force have deployment, and all, but are there any on my list, that are kind of what i'm looking for?

SF [Security Forces]

Aerial Gunner

Aircraft Loadmaster Apprentice

Pararescue Apprentice

Those were some I was pretty interested in. Though I don't think i'm good enough with Math, for the Loadmaster job, since that's what it said you should be pretty proficient in for that job. SF sounds fun, except for being in Iraq alot. Pararescue? Dono much about it, except im sure its dangerous, looks fun though. Aerial Gunner looks awesome as well, it was actually one of the first I looked at.

Advice from any of you in one of these jobs? =)

2006-10-25 07:45:24 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

SEMPER FI GUYS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2006-10-25 07:30:11 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

george h bush...he is my hero and will dedicate the landing to him

2006-10-25 07:27:19 · 6 answers · asked by tricky trucker 1

I am an ROTC cadet, and I had some questions for people who have been there and done that. First of all, do you feel that ROTC prepares you for being an officer in the military?
Also, for those in MI, as an officer, do you get to do much field work, or is it a lot of paper/desk work?
I want to join the military, and I don't want to be behind a desk or just managing and giving out orders all the time. I want to be actually doing things.
Any wisdom you could offer would be much appreciated. Thank you.

2006-10-25 07:26:16 · 6 answers · asked by nowayman72 2

More U.S. Troops May Be Needed In Baghdad
Casey cites need to bolster Iraqi capital's security plan

By New York Times.


Gen. George Casey, the top U.S. commander in Iraq, and U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Zalmay Khalilzad answer questions during a press conference at the heavily fortified Green Zone in Baghdad, Iraq, on Tuesday. Casey said Iraqi forces should be able to take full control of security in the country within the next 18 months with minimal American support.

Baghdad — The top American military commander said the USA is having a terrible time winning the Iraq war due to the insurgents fighting like there is no tomorrow. The USA military was fooled into believing the war would be easy. Bush should feel ashamed. The USA will end up like Vietnam. All will suffer defeat due to not learning the lessons of long ago.

2006-10-25 07:16:22 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I suppose he will make a trip to Iraq in the year 2045, after the fighting is over and the danger is gone. Let the young poor boys too unconnnected and misinformed to avoid it do the fighting.

2006-10-25 07:00:43 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

how many men in one division,one brigrade? one regiment?

2006-10-25 06:38:02 · 3 answers · asked by ching 1

I have sought out counselling from local police, the Homeland Security website, CIA, FBI, and not had any useful response. Does anyone have the contact of the best resource to call or email if attacked by a terrorist? Is there a safe house program or any where to stay and be protected, when attacks occur?

2006-10-25 06:34:04 · 8 answers · asked by Wan2know 1

Feel free to share any experiance you've had with it.

2006-10-25 06:24:57 · 5 answers · asked by Barrett G 6

My boss gets paid very well and I get paid in dirt. How much should I take on in responsibility how much should I slack off. I have no real direction, I feel guilty but I would have to make up and assign myself tasks, when there are no obvious jobs to be done.
Bored at work....please help!

2006-10-25 06:16:20 · 9 answers · asked by T-Sam 2

I am looking for advice from former alcoholics who were in the military.
My brother is a marine and has been back from Iraq for about a year now. Since he has been back he has started drinking heavily, I would say almost everyday. Pretty much when he drinks he just keeps going until he passes out. That’s the first problem. The second one is his temper gets really bad when he is drunk. Since he’s been back he’s attacked my moms BF, knocked the teeth out of our sister’s friend, gotten into a bar fights, and the other night he attacked our cousin. All of these fights were not provoked; he just took something the wrong way and went nuts. When he gets angry like this he seems to transform into another person. He doesn't recognize anyone, he seems to snap. The next day he says he does not remember what happened.
I am looking for advice from any one who knows someone like this or themselves was like this. How can we help him? How did you take care of the problem? I appreciate any advice.

2006-10-25 06:13:06 · 10 answers · asked by tays232003 3

I mean if Bush said on a televised news conference "We will do whatever it takes to prevent a nuclear North Korea. We and our allies are prepared to levy all the sanctions necessary to stop Pyongyang from developing nuclear weapons, and if North Korea so much as shoots fireworks across the borders of one of our allies, they will start a nuclear exchange that they will not survive." What would happen? How would N. Korea and the rest of the world react to this being said by our president?

2006-10-25 06:11:39 · 7 answers · asked by Chris D 4

2006-10-25 06:05:09 · 19 answers · asked by DJ 999 2

I only thought about this recently, if I were a 'terrorist' in Iraq, I would want the foriegn troops out, these foriegn troops would move out pretty fast if there was no more hassle, wouldnt they? It must be a costly exercise keeping them there? Both financially and politically!
Why dont the 'terrorists' lay off until the foriegn troops are satisfied and go home, then when the coast is clear, go back into buisness and do whatever???
Yes I am aware the troops would return eventually but look at the cost?? Politically and financially!
Or have I over simplified the issue??
Why are foriegn troops still in reland, isnt that similar????

2006-10-25 06:03:03 · 11 answers · asked by budding author 7

I only thought about this recently, if I were a 'terrorist' in Iraq, I would want the foriegn troops out, these foriegn troops would move out pretty fast if there was no more hassle, wouldnt they? It must be a costly exercise keeping them there? Both financially and politically!
Why dont the 'terrorists' lay off until the foriegn troops are satisfied and go home, then when the coast is clear, go back into buisness and do whatever???
Yes I am aware the troops would return eventually but look at the cost?? Politically and financially!
Or have I over simplified the issue??
Why are foriegn troops still in reland, isnt that similar????

2006-10-25 05:56:03 · 7 answers · asked by budding author 7

2006-10-25 05:30:45 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

so i think thats why he wants a war with iran or north koera

2006-10-25 05:28:51 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous