Russia's Invasion of Ukraine (Official Thread)
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That wasn’t a good video lol. First of all Col. Black (Ret.), with respect to his experiences as a pilot in Vietnam, switched to the Army JAG corps after the war. He served in this capacity until his separation in 1994. I would listen to his flying exploits, for days, in a VFW bar. I would never take his advice on modern combat.
His analysis also didn’t have much depth to it but that’s understandable given his background. At no point in his career was he ever in capacity to plan/strategize or leas men on the ground. Of course not, it’s not what he was trained to do. He was trained to fly combat missions and eventually to be a lawyer and judge. I’d ask a pfc with only an NTC/JRTC experience to plan and lead a simple patrol before I would ask him.
At the end of the day These “analyst” are paid to make points and counterpoints. The copy and pasted comments (with some slightly altered comments) in the comment section were wild though. The formality is out place. When we speak with other veterans, no mater the rank. We talk to each other like regular human beings. That whole section was a wild ride lol.
I also wanted to add that I respect what he did for Ollin Crawford
I don’t respect that he’s about as friendly with Russia as Steven Segal. He also champions Assad in Syria.
That’s why I feel this isn’t a good video.
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Turkey getting onboard with the rest of NATO regarding Fins and Swedes joining...
I hope that poster is still hanging up at the UN and NATO somewhere lmao
In the interest of learning I’d like you guys to try to answer these questions in your own words. Eventually we can go over it and relate it to this conflict to help you guys understand the context.
In your own words, define war. How would you envision a peer/near peer war going?
How long is it advised for military personnel to be in direct combat before being temporarily rotated out?
Why is the 3:1 ratio so important for assaulting a dug in defense?
What’s the square mileage of Ukraine?
What are the 5 most common terrain features of Ukraine?
What’s the ideal situation to create a river crossing for a large force?
What are some advantages and disadvantages of having to stay close to roadways in war? Why would a force need to stay close to the roads?
In your own words, how do armor and infantry support each other?
Why is order of battle important?
In your own words describe centralized command and decentralized command. Which do you feel is better?
What’s a blocking position?
What would you estimate the weight of the average Ukrainian and Russian soldier’s personal combat load to be?
What are battle drills of the US Army. In what context are they important.
define or illustrate (post a picture of) the following squad/platoon formations and give a short explanation of when they’re best used:
Tactical road march
File
Line
Wedge
Tag me if you decide to answer. The near instant flow of information/misinformation is a relatively recent to combat. I’m curious how you guys are picturing it all in your heads.
In your own words, define war. How would you envision a peer/near peer war going?
How long is it advised for military personnel to be in direct combat before being temporarily rotated out?
Why is the 3:1 ratio so important for assaulting a dug in defense?
What’s the square mileage of Ukraine?
What are the 5 most common terrain features of Ukraine?
What’s the ideal situation to create a river crossing for a large force?
What are some advantages and disadvantages of having to stay close to roadways in war? Why would a force need to stay close to the roads?
In your own words, how do armor and infantry support each other?
Why is order of battle important?
In your own words describe centralized command and decentralized command. Which do you feel is better?
What’s a blocking position?
What would you estimate the weight of the average Ukrainian and Russian soldier’s personal combat load to be?
What are battle drills of the US Army. In what context are they important.
define or illustrate (post a picture of) the following squad/platoon formations and give a short explanation of when they’re best used:
Tactical road march
File
Line
Wedge
Tag me if you decide to answer. The near instant flow of information/misinformation is a relatively recent to combat. I’m curious how you guys are picturing it all in your heads.
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LONDON, June 8 (Reuters) - Russia's economy will shrink 15% this year and 3% in 2023 as the hit from Western sanctions,
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Russia's economic slump will wipe out 15 years of gains - IIF
Russia's economy will shrink 15% this year and 3% in 2023 as the hit from Western sanctions, an exodus of companies, a Russian "brain-drain" and collapse in exports wipe out 15 years of economic gains, a global banking industry lobby group said.
www.reuters.com
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There is no debate that the average Russian is experiencing massive hits to their standard of living, but their ability to find alternative buyers for their energy products (India, China etc) even at a discount has meant they still have plenty of cash to fund the war. They've earned more on oil revenue post-war than they did last year. As long as they're able to find customers for their oil and gas exports, they'll be able to finance the war in the short to medium term.LONDON, June 8 (Reuters) - Russia's economy will shrink 15% this year and 3% in 2023 as the hit from Western sanctions,
Any country that has a reduction in GDP downwards of 10% or more is facing an economic disaster. Russia cannot sustain thisRussia's economic slump will wipe out 15 years of gains - IIF
Russia's economy will shrink 15% this year and 3% in 2023 as the hit from Western sanctions, an exodus of companies, a Russian "brain-drain" and collapse in exports wipe out 15 years of economic gains, a global banking industry lobby group said.
Unlike Russia, the US, Canada and EU allies are democracies and will have to deal with ballot box pressures if energy prices and inflation remain fixed at their current levels ( which all analysis says they will). Far more likely we see some fractures internally between the alliance, before a Russian collapse of the war effort in my opinion. I'll check back in the fall
dudes in here handing out homework and shyt.
If y’all end up liking that kind of stuff, we can learn more and eventually get into more advanced and nuanced shyt lol
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"The US and its allies, meanwhile, have been scrounging the world for the kind of Soviet-era ammunition that fits the equipment Ukraine already has, including 152 mm artillery ammunition. NATO-standard weapons fire larger, 155mm rounds. But another US defense official told CNN that effort is effectively reaching its end, with almost everything available that countries are willing to provide having already gone in.
Given the prodigious rate at which the Ukrainians have gone through their older ammunition in the bruising artillery fight in the Donbas, the official said, "Soviet-era weapons are being wiped off the earth.""
amazing quote
yeah, unlimited ammo cheat. better hardware, longer range, better accuracy, more experienced fighters.
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Fast Money & Foreign Objects
. I'll check back in the fall
Russia wants to weaken the ruble through purchases of 'friendly' currencies
Russia wants to weaken the ruble below current record highs. Russia's finance minister said Wednesday that Moscow could purchasing "friendly' currencies to influence the exchange rate.
markets.businessinsider.com
How do you feel about this idea?