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QUOTE(Volvospeed Admin @ Dec 28 2004, 08:41 AM)
QUOTE(qwkbrk @ Dec 28 2004, 09:23 AM)
QUOTE(Volvospeed Admin @ Dec 27 2004, 10:31 PM)
Any reservist who is upset is just pissed he actually has to earn his check this year.
You are right they are so well paid and they were just here kickn' it livin' a life of luxury. Now they get sent into a bad situation and all they want is the proper equipment. What a bunch of whiney wimps. Good thing they have brave Americans at home like you to support them.
Support them? You mean by developing uninvasive sensor technology for them to use? Or maybe better charlie boxes and skull mics for tanks. Or maybe you mean sight systems that can be used with a gas mask on. Oh your right. None of that is important. what are you doing to support them? The equipment is fine. The problem is getting politicians to allow them to use it. Again they don't need armored HUMVEES. They need tanks which they have.
Don't need armor in Humvees?
Just as untrue as the first time you said it.
IED's have changed the needs of the Army. Bradleys are helpful, but they still need armor for other types of vehicles.
You talk about tanks. How do tanks solve the problem of armorless Humvees and Deuces?
The equipment is fine?
What do you know about the equipment?
When I was on active duty, many of our vehicles (specifically deuces and APC's) were built in the 40's and 50's.
"Any reservist who is upset is just pissed he actually has to earn his check this year."
Now that's pretty bad. Tell us how you really feel.
Somebody can be upset and still do his job. Earn their check? Reservists ONLY get paid for days worked, whether or not they're mobilized. I'm still in the reserves; If I am mobilized again (already was '03-'04) I will support the mission regardless of how I feel about the executive leadership's intents and handling of the conflict. A good soldier will put his feelings aside and "drive on" with the mission.
I would NEVER place blame on Bush or Rummy for the current debacle with armor. I attribute it more to the kissass commanders who would rather send their guys on a suicide mission then ask for the proper equipment. Too many "yes men" have kept senior leadership in the dark for far too long. I'm very happy that all of this is coming to light. Hopefully it will save Americans' lives in the long run.
Edited by JeffW, 04 January 2005 - 11:29 PM.
