Military - February 2007

Doesn't the amount of gear you wear affect your reaction time, cause 'aches and pains' daily, wear you down hour by hour, slow you down on every step, limit how much ammo and extra weapons a group can carry without backup assistance, and limit your ability to take cover? I am an old timer and did not really like our flak jackets or even those old metal helmets. Although I towed the line when on an operation guiding a major infantry force (because the Gen, Col, Lt Col said it was a direct order and as a lowly 1st LT, Cpt I had to comply), when my guys and I, 6-10 'strong', did our recon patrols we traveled as light as possible. We carried more ammo, usually a LAWs and as many radio bats as a company would have, but not the gas mask, the flak jacket or helmet. They were too heavy and bulky and did not fit well. I hope all that gear saves a few of you and keeps someone from being hurt as badly but I question whether the one prospect of gain offsets the other detracting factors. Good luck!

2007-02-01 22:50:18 · 4 answers · asked by Nightstalker1967 4

Not counting the civil war, do you guys always need someone else to hold your hand *******!

2007-02-01 22:30:01 · 11 answers · asked by Johno 5

2007-02-01 22:13:48 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-01 21:51:50 · 21 answers · asked by Drop the donkey 2

From its foundation in history, Arabs who at the time were the rulers and traders in that part of the world invaded Somalia. In the 1902's, Europeans invaded Somalia, and it became the ONLY country in Africa a European force used aerial bombing using airplanes, and it took THREE European countries to colonies the Somali territories and divide them up to three parts. The French, Italian, and British. And in the 1990's, the U.S, went there and fought militia, and ONCE AGAIN, Somalia became the ONLY country on Earth that hosted over 35,000 UN troops from 25 countries, and 24,000 US troops. It was more like a war zone, than a peacekeeping operation. I was there. And in 2006, it took another US bomber to bomb Somalia. The first AC 130 ever USED in Africa...

2007-02-01 21:27:18 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

because of thier gov

2007-02-01 21:14:32 · 3 answers · asked by gigi 1

2007-02-01 21:14:00 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

. Israel attacked Iraq’s nuclear research reactor under construction near Baghdad in July 1981 and almost made sure that the Iraqi capabilities were never near armament. Will the same yard sticks be applied to Iran?

2007-02-01 21:03:28 · 10 answers · asked by nishant s 2

2007-02-01 20:55:23 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

But the soldiers who are actually fighting this war overwhelmingly approve of the mission and want to stay until the job is complete. Do the people who are not in Iraq know more than the ones who are?

2007-02-01 20:44:36 · 16 answers · asked by TE 5

Do they really have the sincerity to bring peace to the Iraqi people?
How many of our soldier's lives will we sacrefice for that "noble" gesture?
Does Cheney care?
I know Bush is numb, he cant feel!

2007-02-01 19:44:42 · 7 answers · asked by WO LEE 4

Canada has fought in every major war there ever was and gets no respect for the roll they played... WWII for exp. I see Americans and Brits fight over who won the damn war on answers all the time... It's always The US did this or The UK did that, people don't remember that Canada played a huge factor in the damn war, but they don't get any respect for it... Or how about Afganistan were Canadian Solders are right now fighting the damn war on terror, how many Canadian solders have to die before they get the respect that they deserve... Can anyone give Canada some damn credit or does it always have to be about the Americans & the British...

2007-02-01 19:09:23 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-01 18:44:16 · 9 answers · asked by topman 2

I was wanting to joing the army,but I have a warrant,its for a misdaminor,would that stop me from getting in?

2007-02-01 18:30:30 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

In my opinion Bush is not worthy to carry this title. If any president wants to maintain this title they should be ready to put on the uniform and be ready to go to war themselves.

2007-02-01 18:22:46 · 13 answers · asked by whitebuffalorider 2

It has been regarded as a popular seize-fire between U.S. Forces and another country's army during Christmas Day. The troops from both sides came together on the woodline and read each other's Christmas mail,exchanged rations, photos of loved ones back home and commenced to do battle the following morning. Please include a source if you have one.

2007-02-01 18:10:21 · 10 answers · asked by Michael P 1

2007-02-01 18:08:15 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

considering all the alliances involved (NATO, DPRK-Venezuela-Cuba alliance, etc), and the fact that alliances among powers such as these led to WWI, the instability of the Middle East and our oil supplies, increasing numbers of nuclear weapons, distrust among one another, and rogue nations unwilling to listen to the U.N.,

will we have another world war? and considering technology today, will the losses be even greater? is the doomsday clock actually right?

2007-02-01 17:50:36 · 24 answers · asked by some_random_guy61 4

2007-02-01 17:21:58 · 5 answers · asked by mohan neeli 1

What kind of support is that? We are trying to keep his crummy butt in office and his crappy country from imploding and he's lecturing us?

2007-02-01 16:36:20 · 10 answers · asked by bingo b 1

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070202/ts_nm/usa_politics_clinton_dc_2;_ylt=AqmeW4ssXrkbBKMsfhKsoVoUewgF;_ylu=X3oDMTA2ZGZwam4yBHNlYwNmYw--

I can understand harsher sanctions against Iran and pre-emptive strikes against nuclear facilities and uranium enrichment sites by Israel, but Hillary Clinton is running on the premise of talks leading to a possible military confrontation and all-out war between the U.S. and Iran.

2007-02-01 16:23:04 · 21 answers · asked by wife of Ali Pasha 3

Why or why not?

2007-02-01 16:19:24 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

do u think this is a good intro for a speech: topic is opposing the iraq war:
Wars: these bloody events have been occurring over centuries, as long as one can remember; World War I and II, the Vietnam War, civil wars in numerous nations and many more. Though the outcomes of these dreadful events often bring goods into the winning side, the triumph still cannot sufficiently make up for what was lost during the war: lives, homes and peace. Unfortunately, we are also living in a time of war: the war that was started by terrorism and the dreadful collapse of the twin towers of USA; the Iraq war. This war, fought on Iraq grounds almost half-way around the world, seems so far away to us, the general public, so what’s it to us that we should care? It doesn’t affect us directly and we don’t have to fight it, so why should we waste time with this? Well, it does matter. It matters that everyday soldiers are dying out there from bombing, shootings and ambushes. It matters that this war has...

2007-02-01 16:08:31 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Okay, I'd first like to take this opportunity to thank all veterans, past and present. I may not always (as in EVER) agree with Bush's policies, but I appreciate the fact that you all are willing to fight (and possibly die) so that I don't have to. Seriously. Thank you.
My question is this: when you've been overseas at war, what is the first thing you've done when getting home? How have you changed?

2007-02-01 16:08:27 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

and get deployed in Iraq, will that give a moral boost to the soldiers in Iraq. This will convince them that Bush is really serious over the war in Iraq and it is not for oil or money.

2007-02-01 15:59:42 · 16 answers · asked by inin 6

My dad and his brothers were in the Navy for many years but I could never figure out the ranks. He was a Chief Petty Officer (similiar to Sgt.?). What are the other ranks? Is a commander a rank or a job title?

2007-02-01 15:57:18 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-01 15:14:15 · 15 answers · asked by alireland2000 1

2007-02-01 15:04:13 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

God bless everyone of our soldiers. Welcome home when you do come back Thank you for your courage and bravery. Thank you for your sacrifice. Thank you for my freedom. God protect you while you're there. If you liberal anti-American's read this and you want to put down and belittle what has been done and what has to be done then shame on you for your cowardess. You are not real Americans, because real Americans are not cowards. Keep your stupidity to youself. America doesn't want to hear from your corwardly mouths. Where are the American patriots?

2007-02-01 15:01:37 · 23 answers · asked by John in AZ 4

I just heard of a story recently that some protesters of the war were spitting on a Vietnam vetern. Why?? I can understand people being against the war and the politicians but these are some of the most brave, intelligent and proud people that you will ever meet.

2007-02-01 14:59:41 · 21 answers · asked by shy 1