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  1. Posted

    I'd like to point out that as homoerotic as having another ouk's ass in your lap is, as the driver, it's still infinitely better than what we got in OFP with the M151 + M2 combination: at least the vehicle commander's crotch isn't in your face, firing over the rear arc, as you try to make a daring escape.

    You won't be dissapointed with sitting in the dismounts seat in Messiahs WMIKs then. You get a face full of gunner crotch when he engages targets to the front of the wagon, I personally sit back, set Fraps to take screens every 3 seconds and enjoy the show but, each to his own I suppose.

  3. Posted

    I for one volunteer to sit on someone's monitor slapping them in the side of the head every time they take a shot at something. Especially if that someone is the guy who decided the hitpoints based armour system was acceptable for a game whose emphasis is on realism.

    Yeah I'd probably volunteer for that too.

  11. Posted

    While playing around with the jackals i hit a small ledge going downwards.......it launched me about 50 ft into the air and flipped backwards about 5 times before landing and was i was able to redo it several times with the jackal on several different objects....when tried with a hummer it acted like it should and just drove over it normally.

    Just me or happening to anyone else?

    Thats the all terrain mobility suspension kicking in, it's used to allow the vehicle to perform evasive manouvres In the event of a contact.

    Not really, sounds like a bug. Messiah will be along shortly and he'll give you a sensible reply.

    Jonny_LI

  12. Posted

    Watching the Vimeo video, these vehicles look they have a rather high center of gravity laterally, like they would roll over easy.  What's the rationale behind departing from the wide wheel base of something like the Humvee?

    And they're supposed to be good against IED's, but the cabin's open? *scratching head*

    The underside of the Hull is designed to be more mine/ied friendly. Yes the Cab is open but its primarily a mobile weapons platform and so good field of view is required, you don't get that in an fully armoured and sealed up box.

    All of our vehicles fitted with the WMIK (Weapons Mount Installation kit, the series of roll bars and weapons mounts you see on the Jackal and Landrover) are generally top heavy, the jackal is a little more prone to tipping than the Landrover WMIK though because of it's high profile from the ground - again, this is for better protection against mines/IEDs.

    Hope this helps.

  18. Posted

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    You're obviously a old hat, who do you think you are picking holes in how the current lads and lasses on Ops are conducting themselves?

    Probably because I have been on these ops myself, come under fire and survived through what my senior NCO's drummed into me! So that gives me some idea of why I can pick holes. The post was about current training on not a criticism of the individuals bravery. Read the post!

    Quote[/b] ]Have you had to operate in 40-50 degree heat carrying 35+kilo against an enemy that's not afraid to blow kids up to get at you. Under contact daily or if your lucky enough to not be getting shot at you're more than likely taking IDF.

    What has that got to do with basic infantry skills and training? Regardless of the heat and weight these skills are drummed into you so they become instinct and save you life. I did not get beasted by a PTI and perform E&E exercises in Otterburn to get my arse shot off once out in the field. So in the same token having trained some younger lads in my time on all manner of field skills I can vent my frustrations at seeing the younger guys forgetting or even ignoring the basics.

    Quote[/b] ]This isn't Belfast, show some respect to the lads and lasses that are out there getting killed and maimed. Either that or fulfill your reserve liability and get out on Herrick and see if you're worrying about the 7 S's when the airs full of enemy fire and 107's are landing closer and closer.

    You fecking tube.

    So what you are saying is you would forget basic infantry training skills because you are hot and bothered and someone is shooting at you? Sorry but the enemy really doesn't give two hoots about how you feel. That is why we have training.

    Glad you weren't in my Squadron or even on the BATT with me otherwise I would have booted your peachy arse out of my unit as a liability to the rest of my guys. As for active operations yes thanks I have been on plenty and I count the superb training I received as the reason I am still alive.

    Take this to PM if you want a further discussion son.

    Gladly, check PMs.

  19. Posted

    Because a vehicle won't be sniped, so its ok for the enemy to see them.

    I beg to differ.  Pleanty of vehicles get sniped by RPGs, various rockets and mortars every day in Iraq and Astan.

    I was under the impression that the UK MoD had invested in the use of IR/Formation plates to reduce their reliance on driving lights to help reduce the risk of vehicles being spotted.

    That stuff goes right out of the window on live operation's. Regardless of MoD investment into an area individual troops and squadron's will add or take away equipment as they see fit.

    From experience the use of lightsticks on operations is entirely dependant on the officer in charge ignoring SoP and / or the threat level.

    You only have to watch the current Ross Kemp series to see how lax British Troops have become (the younger soldiers) when it comes to the three S's and moving across open ground.

    I am wondering what they are currently training them at BATT Colchester?

    You're obviously a old hat, who do you think you are picking holes in how the current lads and lasses on Ops are conducting themselves?

    Have you had to operate in 40-50 degree heat carrying 35+kilo against an enemy that's not afraid to blow kids up to get at you. Under contact daily or if your lucky enough to not be getting shot at you're more than likely taking IDF.

    This isn't Belfast, show some respect to the lads and lasses that are out there getting killed and maimed. Either that or fulfill your reserve liability and get out on Herrick and see if you're worrying about the 7 S's when the airs full of enemy fire and 107's are landing closer and closer.

    You fecking tube.

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