Report: Britain Rejects More Afghan Troops http://www.hmforces.co...ghan-troops "The British government has decided, primarily for financial reasons, that there will be no extra troops heading to Afghanistan, defense sources say...despite last-minute pleas from senior army figures... [show more]
"The British government has decided, primarily for financial reasons, that there will be no extra troops heading to Afghanistan, defense sources say...despite last-minute pleas from senior army figures that troop shortages were responsible for the deaths of 14 soldiers in two months..."
All the more reason to send more ministers and civil servants, maybe bankers too. [show less]
Despite being of the best tank's in the world it's not good-enough for Afghanistan, being under-specified just like our helicopters and the brains of those who ordered them.
'Life-saving' Afghanistan vehicles stranded in Dubai http://www.military-wo...n/2166.html "Life-saving vehicles built to withstand Taliban roadside bombs have been stranded in Dubai for the past month because the RAF does not have enough planes to fly them into Afghanistan, it can be... [show more]
"Life-saving vehicles built to withstand Taliban roadside bombs have been stranded in Dubai for the past month because the RAF does not have enough planes to fly them into Afghanistan, it can be disclosed."
^^ Not enough Helicopters, Planes, Warships, Armour, Surgeons, you name it they don't have it. [show less]
Provide more helicopters, even if we have to hire them from other forces.
Provide the local commander with the option and flexibility to move rapidly and safely. Provide rapid casevac for injured and wounded soldiers.
There are lessons to be learned that will save further loss of life. Families of British troops waiting years for inquests http://www.military-wo...n/2103.html "The MoD insists that most hold-ups are caused by the need to complete military police investigations, not a shortage of resources,... [show more]
There are lessons to be learned that will save further loss of life.
"The MoD insists that most hold-ups are caused by the need to complete military police investigations, not a shortage of resources, but it is expanding its dedicated inquests unit to cope with the surge in cases.
The Ministry of Justice claims it is making "good progress" in clearing the backlog. A spokeswoman said that ministers had earmarked £200,000 to help the coroners in Wiltshire."
^^ I wouldn't surprise me if inquests were slow because the MoD were trying to hide more failure from coroners. [show less]
Due to the political shortage of helicopters visiting ministerial sphincters should be firmly glued to life snatching vehicles in order to concentrate their self-interested minds.
If they can't increase the payments to wounded service personnel to the level enjoyed by civilians then each MoD Personnel & Pensions Lawyer can still save a soldier by triggering a battlefield IED.
Gift those useless who can't seem to get anything right to the Taliban. Much better that they destroy them from the inside than persist through ministerial change to perpetuate failure here. NB: btw. wrong P's on http://www.civilservice.gov.uk/ should read: Piss Poor Performance Prevented... [show more]
Gift those useless who can't seem to get anything right to the Taliban. Much better that they destroy them from the inside than persist through ministerial change to perpetuate failure here.
To engineer the perfect order for the few who profit from War they first deny the equipment. Then as men fall they build up popular support demanding what has been denied at any price and in whatever quantity is required.
I believe War would be less likely if the arms industry were comprised solely of non-profit making organizations.
"In 2002 the Dutch government resigned when a report found it had sent soldiers into combat without the necessary equipment. It says much about the prime minister that his only response has been to suppress the report."
on July 23rd, 2009. Tags: media, sos, wish list
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To engineer the perfect order for the few who profit from War they first deny the equipment. Then as men fall they build up popular support demanding what has been denied at any price and in whatever quantity is required.
I believe War would be less likely if the arms industry were comprised solely of non-profit making organizations.
Secret report reveals Labour is failing troops
http://www.timesonline...6806498.ece
^^ How can the blindingly obvious be secret?
Dithering all the way to disaster
http://www.timesonline...6806510.ece
"In 2002 the Dutch government resigned when a report found it had sent soldiers into combat without the necessary equipment. It says much about the prime minister that his only response has been to suppress the report."