Search found 130 matches
- 31 Oct 2015, 06:11
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: USA Armed Forces
- Replies: 2091
- Views: 112188
Re: USA Armed Forces
Pilot was lost. I suspect he rode her in to keep it out of inhabited areas. An eye witness stated that opinion and also offered a mournful thanks to the next of kin. A very brave aviator, indeed. Rest in peace. The pilot was MAJ Taj Sareen, USMC. Missing man formation for Maj. Taj Sareen: https://t...
- 28 Oct 2015, 22:53
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
- Replies: 5691
- Views: 1492164
Re: UK's Future T26 Frigate.
Very interesting article- thanks for posting it. What strikes me is the size of the T26, visually its a very similar shape to the T21's of yore- it could have been designed at Vospers! However, in size its approaching an Arleigh Burke at around 150m by 20m. Can these ships really be called "fr...
- 26 Oct 2015, 14:25
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
- Replies: 5691
- Views: 1492164
Re: UK's Future T26 Frigate.
An interesting post Desertswo and it would be interesting if details of comparisons of constructions of naval shipping could be gone into . I'd love to do that for you but unfortunately I just operate 'em not build 'em. I don't imagine the process of actual construction is all that different. From ...
- 26 Oct 2015, 14:07
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
- Replies: 15455
- Views: 4459368
Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
This NOT a 'non-story' .......... if you reversed the situation there would a similar reaction if a General or Admiral had similar responsibilities within the RAF there would be similar reaction. Because you are RAF and working for the appointee you do not see the illogicality. Experience in any ro...
- 26 Oct 2015, 13:57
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Irish Defence Forces
- Replies: 108
- Views: 8808
Re: Irish Defence Forces
Serious question. One wonders if the IDF would welcome an old sea dog like me as a consultant? I'd do it gratis. Just like to keep my hand in. I hold an Irish passport "by descent" and plan on relocating there just for a couple of years to visit old friends and relatives and to travel the...
- 26 Oct 2015, 07:08
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Irish Defence Forces
- Replies: 108
- Views: 8808
Re: Irish Defence Forces
If the Type26 is too 'fighty' & they want space for troops & for mine disposal type operations then would one of the two USN LCS corvette style boats work? If they were to buy into a bigger organisations purchase it would keep the costs down & help with training. Please note I'm a civvy...
- 26 Oct 2015, 06:08
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Dreadnought Class SSBN
- Replies: 709
- Views: 284749
Re: UK's successor submarines
Interesting about the American program manager. If one thinks about it though, the sheer volume of construction of fast attack boats done on this side of the pond over the last 35 to 40 years with the the last of the LA class, Seawolf and Virginias, thus maintaning the industrial base, there is a lo...
- 26 Oct 2015, 04:50
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
- Replies: 5691
- Views: 1492164
Re: UK's Future T26 Frigate.
Not trying to be a prick or anything but you are sort of lecturing the professor here. 21 years ago as a Commander and Director of Engineering and Damage Control Training at Surface Warfare Officers School Command, Newport, RI, I was the officer in charge of ALL the surface ship and aviation damage ...
- 26 Oct 2015, 03:40
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
- Replies: 2630
- Views: 753543
Re: Australian Defence Force
Thx, are the same functions controlled from the bridge in the UK version (anyone know?)? I rather doubt it, but then I don't know everything. However, one must understand that the CO and his various conning officers (about 15 minutes a throw is enough for that level of concentration before you turn...
- 25 Oct 2015, 23:33
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Irish Defence Forces
- Replies: 108
- Views: 8808
Re: Irish Defence Forces
Serious question. One wonders if the IDF would welcome an old sea dog like me as a consultant? I'd do it gratis. Just like to keep my hand in. I hold an Irish passport "by descent" and plan on relocating there just for a couple of years to visit old friends and relatives and to travel the ...
- 25 Oct 2015, 22:37
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
- Replies: 5691
- Views: 1492164
Re: UK's Future T26 Frigate.
There's a hankering for a revolutionary T26 design but what warship classes are? I struggle to think of more than a handful over the past 200 years. The Arleigh Burke has been a tremendously influential design that still is the benchmark for destroyer design. But how many remember how severe was it...
- 25 Oct 2015, 16:15
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Type 45 Destroyer (Daring Class) (RN) [News Only]
- Replies: 1996
- Views: 568155
Re: Type 45 Destroyer (Daring Class) (RN)
Bit of a mystery tbh , it seems forces Tv are reporting today that HMS Dauntless was taking part in the exercise but according to the Royal Navy hms Dauntless is still along side in Portsmouth , plus there's a nice video covering the ships involved in the bmd exercise on the link below , it only sh...
- 24 Oct 2015, 16:24
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
- Replies: 5691
- Views: 1492164
Re: UK's Future T26 Frigate.
I think you will find the correct form is 'Hitler-Jugend'. As ''Jurgen" is the German equivalent of the English "George". I can't find any references to "Hitler-George's" anywhere. :lol: Perhaps it's the desert sun that's causing the problem. :( I know; I've been speaking G...
- 24 Oct 2015, 02:12
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
- Replies: 5691
- Views: 1492164
Re: UK's Future T26 Frigate.
I have been following this discussion over the last day or so. I have no dog in this fight, but there have been occasions when I didn' know whether to laugh or cry. Suffice it to say that with but few exceptions, ya'll don't know what you don't know, and should definitely keep your day jobs. I'm out...
- 23 Oct 2015, 16:32
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: USA Armed Forces
- Replies: 2091
- Views: 112188
Re: USA Armed Forces
Pilot was lost. I suspect he rode her in to keep it out of inhabited areas. An eye witness stated that opinion and also offered a mournful thanks to the next of kin. A very brave aviator, indeed. Rest in peace. The pilot was MAJ Taj Sareen, USMC. Interestingly, a woman identifying herself as Gina S...
- 22 Oct 2015, 01:14
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Questions For Desertswo
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1238
Re: Questions For Desertswo
Yeah, I coauthored several earlier iterations on a few of those. Especially the ones on CBRD and Irregular warfare.seaspear wrote:Thanks it looks like some interesting procedures there
- 21 Oct 2015, 21:18
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: USA Armed Forces
- Replies: 2091
- Views: 112188
Re: USA Armed Forces
Pilot was lost. I suspect he rode her in to keep it out of inhabited areas.
- 21 Oct 2015, 20:05
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Questions For Desertswo
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1238
Re: Questions For Desertswo
OOPS!seaspear wrote:Which website were you refering to Desertswo
Try this www.dtic.mil/cjcs_directives/
- 21 Oct 2015, 16:57
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Questions For Desertswo
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1238
Re: Questions For Desertswo
Hi Desertswo Would you please explain the protocols on how U.S.N marines for instance are briefed on serving with the forces of other countries Sorry, just noticed this. Everything you ever wanted to know about US Joint and Combined operations can be found on this website. Look under 3000 and 5000 ...
- 21 Oct 2015, 16:48
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Questions For Desertswo
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1238
Re: Questions For Desertswo
As James Taylor once wrote, "That's why I'm here."Pseudo wrote:That's a powerful and poignant story desertswo, thanks for sharing it.
- 21 Oct 2015, 11:15
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
- Replies: 15455
- Views: 4459368
Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
In all seriousness, neither do I. I think the protection would come from advanced detection of hostiles. We already have far better and more efficient assets for that, I think this is another project that may well fade into obscurity. I think you might find that they will be used most in defence of...
- 21 Oct 2015, 11:10
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Questions For Desertswo
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1238
Re: Questions For Desertswo
I have some questions (off topic from anything except a casual discussion earlier today): Why has the USN named ships after numerous political non-entities but not after Martin Luther King? Why has the USN named a ship after the Italian King who brought in Mussolini? Was the USN ship named King Phi...
- 06 Oct 2015, 00:19
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
- Replies: 15455
- Views: 4459368
Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Yer root celler, innit?cockneyjock1974 wrote:Where's that meant to have taken place? Certainly not in my manor that's for sure.
- 04 Oct 2015, 05:13
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
- Replies: 15455
- Views: 4459368
Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
To be honest, as our closest ally, I think it is time to say, we have a deck and if you wish to bring some pointy things, then welcome on board. Agreed The press would no doubt have a field day dreaming up lines surrounding British taxes paying for American operations. However scratching a bit deep...
- 04 Oct 2015, 04:59
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
- Replies: 5691
- Views: 1492164
Re: UK's Future T26 Frigate.
Not to mention you suddenly have plenty of excess power for all the new goodies like lasers. Not on a T26 you don't, unfortunately there is no way to get electricity from the turbine. I wonder how feasible a midlife upgrade to the GT would be when they decide they need the extra power. As in replac...