The military discussion thread - General

Yeah, I thought there would be something related in the Royal Engineers... But aren't Technicians normally enlisted men? I'm not 100% certain on going, really I want to see what my prospects after Uni are like first, but its really always been a dream of mine.

For any Irish military dudes(or really anyone maybe), is there anything I can do before going into the army that would help me later on?

[QUOTE=PyroCF;34312169]Don't put it on your eye, it will hurt. Mort and Charon, there is a trade for a Geo Technician in the Royal Engineers.[/QUOTE] How about when I'm drawing into sights?

[QUOTE=i-am-teh-sex;34312372]For any Irish military dudes(or really anyone maybe), is there anything I can do before going into the army that would help me later on?[/QUOTE] Fitness! Training may involve CBA and some extra shite, operations they'll give you everything. Osprey, LAW, mine detectors, ECM, extra ammo, everything you need to be an absolute lad.

Hey what's the standard US military pistol these days?

m9 berretta 9mm iirc

Armored combat is the best combat.

[QUOTE=Saza;34318725]Armored combat is the best combat.[/QUOTE] Until someone hits you with a 155mm shell or anti-tank weapon.

[QUOTE=bluesky;34274486]I'm debating on joining the marines or coast guard. I've grown up on boats, and I've been on them my entire life, and I like the idea that there's a good chance I'll stay on this side of the pond. Anyone care to inform me some more on my two choices?[/QUOTE] Go navy.

[QUOTE=killer89;34283961]¨ From which we get to the question "what is the world´s probably the most hated country?" :v:[/QUOTE] And "that one country who thinks is hot shit when it beats couple of weak, poor middle eastern countries" while these morons honestly think that invading something like Iran is going to be Iraq V2. (No offense to the folks who are seriously neutral on the subject) Meanwhile superior Finnish Army is awesome. [IMG]http://www.militaryimages.net/photopost/data/509/finnidh_AA.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c0/Finnish_Army_130_mm_Gun_M-46_direct_fire.png[/IMG] [IMG]http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/603/fdfapilastellu2.jpg[/IMG]

[QUOTE=smeismastger;34320778]And "that one country who thinks is hot shit when it beats couple of weak, poor middle eastern countries" while these morons honestly think that invading something like Iran is going to be Iraq V2. (No offense to the folks who are seriously neutral on the subject) Meanwhile superior Finnish Army is awesome. [IMG]http://www.militaryimages.net/photopost/data/509/finnidh_AA.jpg[/IMG] [/QUOTE] [IMG]http://goto2020.cdn1.cafe24.com/img/game/gen/ingame/china/unit/overlord_tank.gif[/IMG]

[QUOTE=smeismastger;34320778]And "that one country who thinks is hot shit when it beats couple of weak, poor middle eastern countries" while these morons honestly think that invading something like Iran is going to be Iraq V2. (No offense to the folks who are seriously neutral on the subject) Meanwhile superior Finnish Army is awesome. [IMG]http://www.militaryimages.net/photopost/data/509/finnidh_AA.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE] The harsh angles on that camouflage remind me of Combine Soldier camo.

[QUOTE=i-am-teh-sex;34312372]For any Irish military dudes(or really anyone maybe), is there anything I can do before going into the army that would help me later on?[/QUOTE] [URL]http://www.military.ie/army[/URL] Theres a recruitment embargo on at the moment due to the budget, there ain't many tips I can give you. I suppose if you are already in the reserve its a big leg up, you must be fit and have a determined attitude too. The process is basically do a medical, do a sight and hearing test, get Garda vetting then do a fitness test and sign the waiver. Then do 6 months training in a barracks for your recruit camp then 2-3 star camp soon after. oh and I think they have an interview now too, it's been a while since I had to go through that shite.

About these benches on the sides of MH-6s: [IMG]http://www.baseops.net/militarybooks/littlebirds2.jpg[/IMG] Do people just simply sit on these and try not to fall off, or is there a way to fasten yourself to it?

[QUOTE=Kecske;34323839]About these benches on the sides of MH-6s: [IMG]http://www.baseops.net/militarybooks/littlebirds2.jpg[/IMG] Do people just simply sit on these and try not to fall off, or is there a way to fasten yourself to it?[/QUOTE] Given how fast people get off those benches once the copter lands, I would assume it has no seatbelts, as for how the fuck do they stay on said benches during flight is a different story.

[QUOTE=tier56;34324004]Given how fast people get off those benches once the copter lands, I would assume it has no seatbelts, as for how the fuck do they stay on said benches during flight is a different story.[/QUOTE] Quick release straps

I wish Canada had a close air support fighter, hell I wish we had the A-10. My career would be decided if we did.

The Swedish army recently got their first big MOUT setting :dance: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDh26fW-fZI[/media] [editline]21st January 2012[/editline] They also just got their two first UH-60Ms [img]http://www.forsvarsmakten.se/ImageVault/Images/id_23301/scope_0/ImageVaultHandler.aspx?~23301~[/img]

[QUOTE=foxtrot_iic;34325484]I wish Canada had a close air support fighter, hell I wish we had the A-10. My career would be decided if we did.[/QUOTE] It's not like the CF-18 is totally incapable of supporting ground forces. They were bombing targets in Libya without any problems.

[QUOTE=tier56;34307713]I think the FN FAL is just as sexy. [img]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/36/5064-04.jpg[/img][/QUOTE] Eh, FN FAL with folding stocks look ugly imo. [img]http://picturearchive.gunauction.com/9297132728/8938458/south%20amr%20fal%20rgt.jpg_thumbnail1.jpg[/img] This looks alot better imo. [editline]22nd January 2012[/editline] [QUOTE=smeismastger;34320778] Meanwhile superior Finnish Army is awesome. [IMG]http://www.militaryimages.net/photopost/data/509/finnidh_AA.jpg[/IMG] [/QUOTE] Fuck that thing is ugly And T55 chassis lol

[QUOTE=Araknid;34336524]Eh, FN FAL with folding stocks look ugly imo. [img]http://picturearchive.gunauction.com/9297132728/8938458/south%20amr%20fal%20rgt.jpg_thumbnail1.jpg[/img][/QUOTE] Sexy

[QUOTE=Taepodong-2;34328310]It's not like the CF-18 is totally incapable of supporting ground forces. They were bombing targets in Libya without any problems.[/QUOTE] I am very aware of this, but the thrill of flying low, your plane vibrating underneath you as you press the trigger. Nothing but your hearbeat in your ears. Thats what I want.

WTF is this. Overkill [img]http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/2072/jaguarsolo1024.jpg[/img] [img]http://i41.tinypic.com/o0xi0g.jpg[/img]

[IMG]http://i41.tinypic.com/xm3o5f.jpg[/IMG] god damn russkis entering our airspace

[QUOTE=bluesky;34274486]I'm debating on joining the marines or coast guard. I've grown up on boats, and I've been on them my entire life, and I like the idea that there's a good chance I'll stay on this side of the pond. Anyone care to inform me some more on my two choices?[/QUOTE] Pretty much a 100% chance you'll deploy if you go marines.

[QUOTE=Maximum Mod;34326811]The Swedish army recently got their first big MOUT setting :dance: [/QUOTE] Murphy's? Are they preparing to deploy in Northern Ireland or something?

[QUOTE=trotskygrad;34388245]Murphy's? Are they preparing to deploy in Northern Ireland or something?[/QUOTE] There's an Irish pub in every corner of the globe haha.

[QUOTE=Mabus;34389141]There's an Irish pub in every corner of the globe haha.[/QUOTE] [b]But does it have [H2]Guinness[/H2][/b] I know, I'm just being sarcastic. Sweden (of all countries) would never go there.

[QUOTE=trotskygrad;34389379][b]But does it have [H2]Guinness[/H2][/b] I know, I'm just being sarcastic. Sweden (of all countries) would never go there.[/QUOTE] I'm so fucking pissed. My friend brought back an entire case of legit, Dublin-brewed Guinness with him. [B]AND DIDN'T SAVE ME A DROP[/B]

[QUOTE=ewitwins;34390236]I'm so fucking pissed. My friend brought back an entire case of legit, Dublin-brewed Guinness with him. [B]AND DIDN'T SAVE ME A DROP[/B][/QUOTE] Canned Guinness is nothin' special man don't worry bout it. The only pint of that stuff that's worth writing home about is the pulled kind from a decent pub.