There are a lot of factors we might not have visibility on which might make a difference i.e. if ammo is running out in one sector and they need to relieve the pressure by attacking elsewhere, etc. but I think the most likely indicators will be where Russian troops are least tested and/or least experienced troops are deployed and where it will most likely precipitate a general collapse of the Russian defences. Though going hard at the Kherson direction and putting Crimea at threat is probably the most likely way to drain Russian forces from other sectors making the wider job of the Ukrainian army easier.
Ukraine Invasion - Please do not post videos showing attacks/similar
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There are a lot of factors we might not have visibility on which might make a difference i.e. if ammo is running out in one sector and they need to relieve the pressure by attacking elsewhere, etc. but I think the most likely indicators will be where Russian troops are least tested and/or least experienced troops are deployed and where it will most likely precipitate a general collapse of the Russian defences. Though going hard at the Kherson direction and putting Crimea at threat is probably the most likely way to drain Russian forces from other sectors making the wider job of the Ukrainian army easier.
Round of applause to you Sir. I feel like this when I post stuff that is long form and get backlash for not being able to condense the subject matter down to a paragraph for consumption of the time restricted.
Like if it was that ***ing easy, there wouldn't be an hour long video on it would there!!!
People seem to have the attention span of a goldfish these days yet feel they can spend post after post after post debating a subject they've done little to no deep research on and invariable cover stuff that's been discussed in the actual ****ing video.
Making a post to say that they are not watching it because TL;DR Makes me want to bang my head against a wall too. Like, literally F off and do something else then and stop wasting bandwidth having to read your drivel Fuuuuuuuuuuuu
OK rant over
On a completely different subject and a little touchy one sometimes with impossible to verify information from Ukraine - was looking at some pictures of the installation of the Israeli missile detection system in Ukraine - and reminded me of something - the soldiers involved have obviously seen some combat or learnt from those who have - their chest rigs and other attachments have cleared lines and setup to be convenient in actual action - I so often see images from Ukraine, even stuff from the trenches, etc. which leaves me a bit puzzled with the setup of their gear which pretty much no one would persist with after their first actual action (but is usually how it appears in the Amazon, etc. product images :s).
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For those that have not served, could you explain with pics how you would normally see kit stashed and why? Good educational recourse I think.
TL;DR, could you summarise plzOK rant over
It is something I know from years of observation and playing airsoft not something I really know how to break down - I've never served as a soldier though I have some previous related employment.
Shaping of the battlefield western style is happening ; hitting C3 and logistics ; i do think they`ll hit the mobilised and roll them up; and as with WW2, the Russians will cry `Western tank *insert name* are everywhere at once. I think the noise will be the Melitopol and as you say threaten Crimea , whilst more of the action will be in Donetsk and pushing towards the southern coast (break supply lines). Ukraine need to keep the OPAIR off the picture though
Noise, **** getting snagged up on anything, ability to reach anything (pouches)
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Tabbing from 1 place to another, your kit is everything you carry that you need. Clothing (inc warm, cold, and weather proof), sleeping kit and the British Army Standard Hotel Accommodation (BASHA), scran kit, fighting kit , washing kit etc all stuffed into a bergan.
Actually doing the stuff that crunchies are taught , most gets left behind to aid movement, not making noise and not getting caught up on random crap. Assault vest, MTP`s and a bash hat, weapon , ammo and pouches.
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Round of applause to you Sir. I feel like this when I post stuff that is long form and get backlash for not being able to condense the subject matter down to a paragraph for consumption of the time restricted.
Like if it was that ***ing easy, there wouldn't be an hour long video on it would there!!!
People seem to have the attention span of a goldfish these days yet feel they can spend post after post after post debating a subject they've done little to no deep research on and invariable cover stuff that's been discussed in the actual ****ing video.
Making a post to say that they are not watching it because TL;DR Makes me want to bang my head against a wall too. Like, literally F off and do something else then and stop wasting bandwidth having to read your drivel Fuuuuuuuuuuuu
OK rant over
There is a reason why YouTube wants people's videos to last 20 minutes. I agree though, I enjoy his longform videos, there is definitely a place for hour + videos when well done.
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Interesting. As well as the larger aircraft, drones and missiles/rockets, these things can detect a nano-drone out to ranges of 5km and the same for incoming light mortar rounds too.
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I don't know how good their detection ability is - whether that could be fed into targetting data as part of a fire control system but it boggles my mind there aren't more small scale systems with that kind of ability which can perform kinetic kills on smaller drones.
Not a solider here, but IIRC everyone has their own way of laying the stuff out, but it's always basically nothing blocks access to anything else, and what you need fastest/most commonly is easiest to get to, with an element of "can you get hold of it without putting your weapon down" etc.
Also secure enough that it won't fall out or rattle, but still easy enough to get out often one handed.
Similar to how you might arrange your tool belt if you work in a job that requires regular use of one, so the most common "tools"/hardware are easiest to get as opposed to what is going to look good in a promo photo.
I've seen lots of comments about "meal team six" types in America who put the ammo the wrong way round to pull it and use it, or placed stuff so that's blocking easy access to other bits, or done things like put stuff where it's going to get in the way as you try to get down in a hurry, or not be accessible when you're kneeling/lying down. Basically stuff loaded up for display but not actually usable when you're doing stuff that is normal when fighting and not just standing around at the range.
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Also considerations for when you are in and out of vehicles and crawling around on your belly, etc. - I'm no expert, don't necessarily understand the why, but I've seen enough of the before and after to know the difference. My own experience mostly comes down to a bit of airsoft and being part of equipment trials for DCTA/SCRDE.
Moscow burning again. LUL.
Those damn cigarettes need to be banned..
Those damn cigarettes need to be banned..
Yea I've only got experience of tech scuba diving for storing gear around your chest, legs and suit, clips and what not. so you can get at stuff and not get hung up in wreckage. I understand that things need to work right for the occasion in that scenario and can kinda get the idea but having never been in a trench with a gun and bullets flying everywhere, Its somewhat harder to know why you'd have your gear the way they do
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I wonder if it's any counter offensive gear
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