Pathy 0 Posted April 19, 2004 Thats awesome Heard the joke but this is even better Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallenPaladin 0 Posted April 20, 2004 courtesy of my colleague.and who says bunny hoppings are not realistic? Â http://dc5.donga.com/zero/data/military/5150.jpg Well, I`d be jumping under this circumstances, too... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Korpisoturi 0 Posted April 20, 2004 The Chief of Staff of the Army asked his Sergeant Major, who was both Ranger and Special Forces qualified, which organization he would recommend to form a new anti-terrorist unit. The Sergeant Major responded to the General's question with this parable: If there were a hijacked Boeing 747 being held by terrorists along with its passengers and crew and an anti-terrorist unit formed either by the Rangers or the Special Forces was given a Rescue/Recovery Mission; what would you expect to happen? Ranger Option Forces/Equipment Committed: If the Rangers went in, they would send a Ranger company of 120 men with standard army issue equipment. Mission Preparation: The Ranger Company First Sergeant would conduct a Hair Cut and Boots Inspection. Infiltration Technique: They would insist on double timing, in company formation, wearing their combat equipment, and singing Jody cadence all the way to the site of the hijacked aircraft. Actions in the Objective Area: Once they arrived, the Ranger company would establish their ORP, put out security elements, conduct a leaders recon, reapply their face cammo, and conduct final preparations for Actions on the OBJ. Results of Operation: The Rescue/Recovery Operation would be completed within one hour; all of the terrorists and most of the passengers would have been killed, the Rangers would have sustained light casualties and the 747 would be worthless to anyone except a scrap dealer. Special Forces Option Forces/Equipment Committed: If Special Forces went in, they would send only a 12 man team (all SF units are divisible by 12 for some arcane historical reason) however, due to the exotic nature of their equipment the SF Team would cost the same amount to deploy as the Ranger Company. Mission Preparation: The SF Team Sergeant would request relaxed grooming standards for the team. Infiltration Technique: The team would insist on separate travel orders with Max Per Diem, and each would get to the site of the hijacking by his own means. At least one third of the team would insist on jumping in. Actions in the Objective Area: Once they arrived , the SF Team would cache their military uniforms, establish a Team Room, use their illegal Team Fund to stock the unauthorized Team Room Bar, check out the situation by talking to the locals, and have a Team Meeting to discuss the merits of the terrorists' cause. Results of Operation: The Rescue/Recovery Operation would take two weeks to complete and by that time all of the terrorists would have been killed, (and would have left signed confessions); the passengers would be ruined psychologically for the remainder of their lives; and all of the women passengers would be pregnant. The 747 would be essentially unharmed, the team would have taken no casualties but would have used up, lost, or stolen all the "high speed" equipment issued to them. __ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc. Zaius 0 Posted April 21, 2004 Quote[/b] ]Elite troops target Scots egg thieves JAMES REYNOLDS ENVIRONMENT CORRESPONDENT SPECIAL forces from covert Scottish units are to be called in to help the battle against poachers and egg thieves, who threaten some of the country’s most endangered birds of prey. Elite troops from the Royal Marines based at Faslane, who normally operate behind enemy lines gathering intelligence and identifying targets for the Royal Air Force, are to watch over threatened hen harrier nests as part of an initiative to halt the bird’s persecution. Source What's funny about that? It's just some assholes trying to kill a whole species... Thank god at least someone tries to help mother nature... Well, nothing really. I just figured it should be posted here but I wasn't really sure if it needed it's own topic. My apologies if I've offended you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkLight 0 Posted April 21, 2004 Quote[/b] ]Elite troops target Scots egg thieves JAMES REYNOLDS ENVIRONMENT CORRESPONDENT SPECIAL forces from covert Scottish units are to be called in to help the battle against poachers and egg thieves, who threaten some of the country’s most endangered birds of prey. Elite troops from the Royal Marines based at Faslane, who normally operate behind enemy lines gathering intelligence and identifying targets for the Royal Air Force, are to watch over threatened hen harrier nests as part of an initiative to halt the bird’s persecution. Source What's funny about that? It's just some assholes trying to kill a whole species... Thank god at least someone tries to help mother nature... Well, nothing really. I just figured it should be posted here but I wasn't really sure if it needed it's own topic. My apologies if I've offended you. Not offended at all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hellfish6 7 Posted April 21, 2004 The Chief of Staff of the Army asked his Sergeant Major, who was both Ranger and Special Forces qualified, which organization he would recommend to form a new anti-terrorist unit.... HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Korpisoturi 0 Posted April 21, 2004 The Chief of Staff of the Army asked his Sergeant Major, who was both Ranger and Special Forces qualified, which organization he would recommend to form a new anti-terrorist unit.... HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Might be difficult choice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpongeBob 0 Posted April 22, 2004 Quote[/b] ]Sex in the Barrackshttp://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tm....c Thu Apr 22, 9:50 AM ET BERLIN (Reuters) - A German army ban on sex in the barracks may soon be lifted because it's considered outdated, the government says. Hannes Wendroth, spokesman for the Defense Ministry, confirmed Wednesday a report in Bild newspaper that said partners who are both serving in the armed forces should no longer be barred from having sex on German military installations. "There was a feeling that the existing regulations were no longer in keeping with the times," Wendroth told reporters, referring to a rule that outlawed sex on military bases. "We're looking into changes that would allow those who so desire to pursue their needs in their own privacy," he said. The proposed changes would allow troops to have "partnership relationships within military facilities" and couples to live together there, according to a draft of the measure. Charles Heyman, senior defense analyst at Jane's Consultancy Group, said the proposal was unusual. He said Germany may be lifting the ban because its military bases lack quarters for couples, who have always had to live off its bases. "I am not aware of any country that allows free-for-all sex in the barracks," he said. "You can't have people going around the barracks having sex everywhere. It's ludicrous." There are 9,850 women in Germany's armed forces out of a total of 270,000. The women serve voluntarily, while one third of the men are conscripts. In 2000, the army lifted a previous ban on homosexuality. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc. Zaius 0 Posted April 23, 2004 Quote[/b] ]Woman poses as army officerFrom correspondents in London April 22, 2004 A WOMAN posing as a military officer conned her way onto a British airforce base and lived there undetected for five months, even running up a large bar bill, a report said. The 35-year-old, named by the Sun newspaper as Kelsey McMillan, pretended to be an army medic on a training course and was only detected after she successfully applied for a transfer to a different base. (Emphasis added.) Source I'm stuck between thinking that's awesome or scary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DracoPaladore 0 Posted April 23, 2004 short movie, awesome since I am sure you know the yoke (but this is a mive) I've heard a few versions (Irish, Canadian, British lighthouse), but that is just an awsome movie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DracoPaladore 0 Posted April 23, 2004 check where her fingers are. I still dont get it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TopCover 0 Posted April 23, 2004 Finger on the trigger, a big no-no if you want to keep your close circle of friends. And a finger close to the muzzle, a big no-no if you want to keep your finger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DracoPaladore 0 Posted April 23, 2004 Was curious about her finger sticking out, but didnt realise her fingers were on trigger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-33ker 0 Posted April 24, 2004 He would have taped that baret to his head, if he doesn't want to lose it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonko the sane 2 Posted April 27, 2004 I think this photo isnt too out of context on this thread Guiné-Bissau 1972 Portuguese Commandos on a seek and destroy mission. * as footnote, some of this guys stayed in the jungle for months after the war ended in 1974, not knowing the war was over until middle 1975 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Schweitzer 10 Posted April 27, 2004 Call it: friendly fire Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turms 0 Posted April 27, 2004 Quote[/b] ]* as footnote, some of this guys stayed in the jungle for months after the war ended in 1974, not knowing the war was over until middle 1975 The last japanese soldier from WW2 surrendered the same year,1974. "Hiroo Onoda holds the honor of the last Japanese soldier to surrender, finally packing it in in 1974. Attempts were made to persuade Hiroo to surrender, including appeals from relatives. It took his former commanding officer to convince Hiroo the war was over. He had been holding out Lubang Island in the Phillipines. After spending some time in Japan, he retired to a ranch in Brazil." "Hiroo Onada Lubang Island Surrender of the last of Lubang's defenders, Intelligence Officer 2nd Lt. Hiroo Onada. 29 years after Japan's formal surrender, and 15 years after being declared legally dead in Japan." Now this guy had guts! EDIT: nice 1 Albert Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turms 0 Posted April 27, 2004 Oh, talking about japanese soldiers staying in jungle after the war:  Link, its a long story situation in this case was kinda "special" , some could find some dark humour in it, atleast I did :P Quote[/b] ]Personal aggravations developed as a result of being too long in close association within a small group on a small island and also because of tuba drinking. The presence of only one woman, Kazuko Higa, caused great difficulty as well. Six of eleven deaths that occurred  among the holdouts were the result of violence. Tragicomic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Llauma 0 Posted April 27, 2004 Call it: friendly fire http://schnitzel.sphosting.com/friendlyfire.jpg Damn, I would have been pissed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Schweitzer 10 Posted April 27, 2004 but be assured, at this age there is no political attitude to it. Besides, liquid is a precious thing in these dry countries. Maybe it is a sort of welcome present! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakerod 254 Posted April 27, 2004 lol can anyone imagine that soldier looking up to see what that is then getting hit in the face by it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DracoPaladore 0 Posted April 27, 2004 Poor bastard. Imagine the smell? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Schweitzer 10 Posted April 27, 2004 find a funny title for this image No man, I am not that guy... I am the DUDE man...just ...the dude, I mean that is what they call me! remember Big Lebowski? No better, find a funny wav that works best with it the dude one of those days! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EiZei 0 Posted April 28, 2004 The future bumfights champion? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
