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    Project CDF

    That three color looks sweet!
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    VME PLA MOD for ARMA II

    @Hongjian, Thanks for upload link. I hope this MOD doesn't die and keeps on growing. downloading now...
  3. @Laqueesha, I would concur with Max Power. Many units, while deployed, have been able to order just the replacement front hand guards for their M16A2s. Usually, it is support units because most of the line units by the time of the photo (judging by use of ACUs ~2005 or later) were already fielding M4s. The hand guards were starting to be replaced like this because during deployments so many units were being outfitted with PAQ-4s/PEQ-2s and CCO sights; and also many of them thought it was just "cool" to have the verticle front grip.
  4. Gossamer, Thanks... Well hopefully someday BIS will release the MLOD and we can see it happen.
  5. Are there any simple reskins of the Arma2:OA strykers to make them green (not camo), in stead of the sand color?
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    Someguywho's North Koreans

    Awesome thanks!!
  7. i'm still interested! does this mean we will get to see this released?
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    Wall Street Occupation

    froggyluv, what you fail to comprehend is that what was liberal is today's conservative in the US. the democratic party has always been for segregation and prior to the american civil war was the party supporting slavery. the GOP or republican party (the party of Abe Lincoln) has always been for EQUAL rights. even today, the democratic party is driving wedges between races by trying to give "opportunities" to the miniorities. this is not treating people equally, but rather giving favor to special populations. see this article to demonstrate my point: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/24/uc-berkeley-racist-bake-sale_n_979184.html As a white male, I would be ticked if I had to pay twice as much for the same brownie that the African American would be charged. This is discrimination in my eyes and is not equality.
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    Wall Street Occupation

    It’s our job as people who have been blessed with good education and understating of the world to help out those who weren’t so lucky. Martin, This is the old American way of thinking. We freely and willing give of ourselves to help those less fortunate but it is done at a personal level, not a national/federal level. And it is not done in a way that is by force. I was really trying not to impose religious views, but it really is the Christian charity mentality. It is these Christian beliefs from which the US has strayed and I believe that this is where we have fallen to the point where we are now. Everyone wants things for themselves and they are not willing to give of themselves. Just imagine an environment with Arma where we were not allowed to play the game unless we all contributed to it in a way dictated by BIS to each of us, even though we had already bought it. I could only imagine how successful (or rather unsuccessful) this game would be.
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    Wall Street Occupation

    Spokesman, Actually, I am going off personal knowledge after having spoke to several people. Brittons who now are realizing that government run medical care is not all that it is cracked up to be. Iranians who have defected to the US after the Iatola took over and began running the nation under communist models. All these nations that have tried to follow the communist model have only resorted in having that even less than 1% power elite and everyone else becomes no better than the US's bottom of the lower class with no chance to ever become anything better. Oh... unless, they can find that right in to the social elite. Though this is true is some aspects of the US, it is not the only way. I can agree that the true communist ideal would be a perfect utopian society, however, some type A personality will always want to be on top and will realize that the only way he/she can do so is to continue to oppress all others.
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    Wall Street Occupation

    Froggyluv, see my earlier post... In the original idea of American society, people are willing to give of themselves to help the community/society. It is not for personal gain or because the government is requiring you to give that of yourself. It is why in the history of wars where there was American involvement, people have looked to the US for aid. The American "heart" for people has always been great. There was a story about a french man when he was boy who could remember the differences between the Americans in WW2 and the Nazi Germans. He remembered the Americans because a soldier had simply given him a Hershey bar when the Nazis took everything. It is this same mentality that is in Iraq and Afghanistan today, soccer balls and candy being donated to troops by the American public purely for the reason to be given to the children of those countries. It is a sense of selflessness not commonly seen in socialist or communist countries.
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    Wall Street Occupation

    Beagle, Right! In a free market society, BIS is able and willing to give those free addons, because (1) they can afford to do it, (2) have the freedom to do it, and (3) do it because it is a win/win: they keep the customers they already have more loyal and we (the customers) benefit from what they give us.
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    Wall Street Occupation

    The addon example here in these forums is a good example of what I believe an ideal society could be. There is a capitalist/free market society that had developed, produced, and sold the game for a fair market value. And for the free downloads that addon makers provide, this is a product of thier own free will to want to personally apply their talent only to make a good product better. So, these downloads are something of their own charity and good will. If this was a socialist or communist site then each addon maker would be forced to make the addons whether they wanted to or not. Oh and... all of us would be forced to contribute whether we wanted to or not, despite our knowledge and ability (like me). P.S. - to the addon makers reading this, Yes this is a round about THANK YOU for your selfless contributions
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    Wall Street Occupation

    Martin, Good point...
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    Wall Street Occupation

    nettrucker, First off, yes I am American. I am in agreeance with you, I do often question our own voting system and whether or not it is "rigged." Even then, many of the politicians who get to the level they are in, I sometimes wonder if they had to have some sort of affiliations. However, this is all conspiracy beliefs, which most often don't hold up well in arguments. In the past several elections here it has really begun to appear that both political parties are aiming in the same direction. Only, that one is looking at more of a fast paced direct shot and the other is slower paced over time. Ron Paul, I believe is a viable presidential solution; however, sometimes I question his world politics. There are some major issues here in the US, indeed; but we cannot forget the global impact of our decisions either. I am truly still undecided who is the best candidate right now, but I do know who I definitely hope to not see after 2012. What I am truly concerned about is how everyone is so quick to rise up in arms for a revolution. I cannot see any good that would come from a violent revolution. All this rhetoric is what has been preached from people like Mao, Che, Lenin, etc. And look where those “leaders†led their nations. In each of those examples, thousands and even millions of people had to be “exterminated†for their visions to come to life. It is easy today for people to say give me this and give me that because it is a “rightâ€. But, resources are not infinite and not everything can be a right. Thus far, capitalism has been the best and most successful economic structure tried in the world. Socialism and communism have nothing but failed and resulted in too many people suffering. Most of the so-called 1% that everyone keeps saying, have actually worked their asses off to become successful. I do agree that there are many who have also come to their position by less than honorable means; but these groups on Wall St now are wanting to punish all and punish the hard workers (the middle class). The one who will truly gain anything through all this is the loiterer and lower class citizens who just want the freebies. Well I do not believe in freebies. Nothing is for free. Even in a communist society, you sacrifice all the good possibilities there are so that you can have your "free" healthcare and your "right to work". Why should the loiterer and the hard laborer be handed the exact same life style? How is that right? History has only proven that a communist society only breeds complacency. And if someone does become complacent what does the centralized comity (the even less than 1% power elite) do to correct such behavior? I guess my point overall is, be extremely cautious of what you ask for, you just might get it. At least in capitalism, I and anyone around me has the ability to become a part of that "1%"; I would just have to choose to do it, find my talents, apply those talents, and work my ass off to get there. Look at the successful millionaire actors and actresses who there “supporting†the Wall St protests. They found their talents and applied them and made something of themselves, but yet they will go on the attack against the small business owners who have been successful and are providing jobs and income and providing goods and services to the rest of society.
  16. I gotta say, it is coming along beautifully! Keep up the great work.
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    Wall Street Occupation

    Just a quick question to all the "revolutionists" in this forum. Is this the solutions to your "revolution"? ...see linked video clip concerning the Weather underground from the 1960's. I just hope people wake up and realize and remember what is right and what is wrong, and actually stand up for what is truly right. I know, I don't want to live in a society where I could be "exterminated" because I refuse to agree with the ideals imposed upon me by a central government commity. This is not liberty or freedom, whatever catch word you want to try and use today. Anyone there (at any of these rallies) should be greatful that they have the ability to speak what they want and at most receive some pepper spray or a few bumps and bruises for causing public disorder. I feel pretty certain that none of them feel the fear of execution or "extermination" or even "re-education camps." Though I may even agree with some of the statements being made at these rallies, be careful what you people are asking for. Be careful what a "revolution" may lead to; and who or what could come to power in the end. Instead let's look at how we fix the issues with the systems that are already in place and get back to the morales and ideals that made the United States a great country and even a model that many other countries in the world are aspiring to.
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    TO&E of world militaries

    I am starting this thread because I have had great difficulty finding curretn small unit (platoon down to fireteam) task organization and equipment compositions for militaries around the world (both BLUFOR and OPFOR). I am very interested in this because I like to create realistic joint operations missions in the Armaverse. However, whenever I do an internet search to get this info, it is often contradicting, outdated, or at levels above the tactical scenerio. I would love to learn about platoon to squad compostions for light, mechanized, and motorized/wheeled infantry; and tanks. about the only TO&E I am familiar with is the US Army's standard rifle platoon: PLT HQs PLT LDR - M4 & M9 PSG - M4 RTO - M4 Rifle SQD (3x) SL - M4 TL (2x) - M4 SAW (2x) - M249 GR (2x) - M4 w/M203 RM (2x) - M4 (maybe designated marksman w/modified M4) WPN SQD SL - M4 (also have seen M14*) MG (2x) - M240 AG (2x) - M4 AT - M4 & Javelin Asst. AT - M4 *technique used to help fire direction of M240s b/c of similar round and trajectory
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    Wall Street Occupation

    I'm confused... As I look at videos of the protests and read/listen to what protestors are saying, all I see is contradiction. It all looks like just a mass of out-of-control noise makers trying to disrupt the American society for nothing more than to create a colapse of our system. I see union bosses organizing their people using them as peons and trying to incite bigger disturbances only to benefit their own personal agendas, and you mean to tell me that this is freedom? Besides, throughout history, was it not the worker or laborer that was always targeted to promote and fight for the communist's ideals? Personally, I am very weary whenever I hear anything about labor unions. Why should any one person be so pressured to give money to a group just so they can hold a job? I understand that there are arguments for unions and some good things that they may have done. In fact, I think that they have played some rolls in the US history to bring the nation to where it is today; but let's not forget their violent means. Is the "by any means necessary" always a good thing? And if you believe it is, then I’ll remember that and let's ready the nukes for next Osama Bin Laden. There really is no unified voice there that does anything for the true betterment (if that's a word) of the US. So why? Why succumb to this kind of propaganda? Isn’t that what these people complain about? Why have so many people simple forgotten what is right and what is wrong? Why do these people want to destroy a country that so many have given their own lives to come to just to see their children have a better life than them? Has our society become so spoiled that each person is so greedy and believes that everything needs to be provided to them by someone else? Do they truly believe that everything in this life is a right and nothing is a privilege? How is it that the person who works hard and is successful is demonized and the loiterer is placed on a pedestal for all to have pity?
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    TO&E of world militaries

    Ferenczi, Thanks for the input. I have had some real difficulty finding current info on the Russian military as well. The best i was able to find was a US Army manual dated in the 1980's (http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/policy/army/fm/100-63/Ch3.htm), for the most part very similar to what you have. However, today I came across an interesting article discussing the reorganization of the russian military to something more similar to the modular brigades like what the US Army has gone to. http://defense-and-freedom.blogspot.com/2009/10/new-russian-brigade-to.html Still leaves the question what the organization at the platoon level and below looks like.
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    TO&E of world militaries

    MTO&E is Modified Table of Organization and Equipment, it may be just an Army term, sorry about that. But a unit's TO&E dictates authorized and required numbers and types(MOS) of personnel as well as equipment to meet the unit's designated mission. This is the documentation that "big Army" is looking at to fiind and fill shortages or identify excess. It is also what lays out how a given unit is structured (i.e. the standard rifle squad: 1xSSG (SL), 2xSGT (TL), 6xSPC or below (rifleman, SAW, GR)). It will also lay out what kind and how many of each pieces of equipment are authorized to the given unit. Therefore, the title of this thread. :D
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    TO&E of world militaries

    RangerPL, Hence the following famous quote: "One of the serious problems in planning the fight against American doctrine, is that the Americans do not read their manuals, nor do they feel any obligation to follow their doctrine..." - From a Soviet Junior Lt's Notebook
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    TO&E of world militaries

    RangerPL, Anything that you can find that is at least realtively current would be great. I am really hoping to find rifle platoon and squad structures for Russia, UK, Germany, and France. Frostburg, So AAVs and LAVs are not MTO&E'd to infantry companies? Where in the US Army, you will have BNs that are specifically bradleys or strykers. The squad structure does not change much, just add the driver and TC(gunner) with their vehicle to the squad. As for mortors and snipers, I have had them at my company level before, subordinate to our Company HQs PLT; however, the majority of these assets fell under under a mortor PLT and scout platoon in the BN's HHC. as for the heavy guns (.50cal, MK19, TOWs, and majority of BN's javelins) they were located in an anti-tank company (traditionally, D Co.).
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    TO&E of world militaries

    Frostburg, Thanks for the input! I was beginning to think that this might become a dead thread. Anyways, I was wondering, how does the Corps structure in their LMGs (M240), anti-tank weapons (Javelines, SMAWs)? And are LAV platoons/squads structured much differently?
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    VME PLA MOD for ARMA II

    Alex, Awesome news! I always love seeing world militaries represented in Arma. Thanks to the team for all your work, keep it up.
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