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USCM?
Sept 23, 2007 22:16:36 GMT -5
Post by polak on Sept 23, 2007 22:16:36 GMT -5
Aliens is by far one of the best Sci-Fi movies I've seen incorporate the military with.
Hicks, I'm Kedyw on Aliens Legacy. How far along are you with your impression? I'm ordering armor tomorrow, but i can't seem to find the BDUs needed.
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USCM?
Sept 22, 2007 18:19:32 GMT -5
Post by polak on Sept 22, 2007 18:19:32 GMT -5
No, it's better than Halo. By far.
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USCM?
Sept 21, 2007 19:08:53 GMT -5
Post by polak on Sept 21, 2007 19:08:53 GMT -5
Anyone here in to Aliens, or doing USCM impressions? Not quite reenacting, but a cult following that has a huge trail of folks who portray Colonial Marines at all sorts of conventions, and even play wargames as such.
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Post by polak on Sept 19, 2007 21:07:04 GMT -5
OLD.
But it's okay. I think it's been posted on this forum like, 3 times.
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Post by polak on Sept 21, 2007 22:07:09 GMT -5
OK , well in 1943 , an operation was launched by the Germans that included the use of some rare equipment , can you name the comanding officer for the mission? what type of strange equipment was to be used? and what rare weapon was used in more numbers that had ever been used by the German unit involved in the operation?. I did say question. We don't want to make this impossible, or make too much of a cumbersome query. But whatever, he's right.
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Post by polak on Sept 19, 2007 21:00:16 GMT -5
Hey, guys. Please try to make this topic as clean and free of stupid posts as possible. And please try to limit to one answer, and make it educated.
Thanks.
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Post by polak on Sept 19, 2007 13:10:08 GMT -5
Incorrect. But, just to prevent a flame war, I'll explain it. www.cmohs.org/medal/medal_history.htmIt was originally awarded to enlisted Naval personnel and Marines, yet another Senator proposed and passed a similar bill three months later allowing it to be awarded to the Army. Go ahead and give a question.
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Post by polak on Sept 18, 2007 20:04:22 GMT -5
So, here it is. Basically, this is a game where members get to test their knowledge in anything military, but there's a format! Use it, please. A single question will be asked to start this off. Any number of people may answer, but don't answer the question after there has been another correct response. The person who asked the question will tell you whether or not it was correct, and the person who answered may then give their question. Wash. Rinse. Repeat.
So, here it goes.
Who was the Medal of Honor intended for originally upon its creation?
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Post by polak on Sept 19, 2007 21:06:24 GMT -5
I'm basing my comments on candid remarks from friends in the US military who are there now! Perhaps there is some professional envy motivating their remarks but I really don't think so. The US military has been very concious of rules of deportment with regard to Muslim sensitivities (respect for women, use of liquor etc.) Failure to do so results in repercussions. The Contractors have been far more loose with the rules and the Iraqis see them as Americans so the impact is pronounced. Like all counter insurgencies this is a PR war first and formost. True. I've got two cousins and an uncle over there, so I'm plenty enriched with the situation, and they all will still agree that the primary reason for persistency with the insurgency is public opinion in the US. My father is going over to Iraq to work as a contractor in a month, and he has been given plenty of information on what's going on over there. And it's not like we've got a choice as far as cultural sensitivity goes. These people have known nothing other than religious life and totalitarian dictatorship, so any wrong move could make them snap and take up arms. Also, we've got cameras everywhere, and making our (distorted) image look any worse would only fuel the insurgency.
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Post by polak on Sept 19, 2007 13:04:21 GMT -5
You've got to remember where we get the news sources of these destructive groups.
But, sure. We could have left the Iraqi military together, but it would not have improved our situation in such a manner that would allow us to shorten our stay. Really, the reorganization, if we do intend on staying and doing the job, will prepare the Iraqis for when others invade. Many districts are already totally controlled by Iraqi forces. But again, we can't rely on mainstream mass communication sources for legitimate news, setting it back on topic.
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Post by polak on Sept 18, 2007 14:40:13 GMT -5
Everyone's got an opinion. The point of using Private companies was to free up the military, and being shorthanded is not a great option. Yet, I don't know how their possible connection to Halliburton and their leading to our undoing makes much sense or matters on a global scale. We've been making surprising headway, and it's what the media doesn't tell us that counts, whether it's CNN, Fox, or the screaming hippie waving IWW signs. I'm quite sure Blackwater is knee-deep in all sorts of muck. It comes along with the duty they perform.
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Post by polak on Sept 17, 2007 21:11:48 GMT -5
I thought about joining Black Water at one point, didnt think it would be a bad gig. Actually I'm still thinking about it. -Cary You have any experience, or a DD214? But yeah, we need private contractors. So booting out Blackwater, no matter how smart the decision, was stupid. They know what they're doing.
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Post by polak on Sept 17, 2007 21:14:04 GMT -5
Good luck, dude. No doubt you'll do just fine.
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Post by polak on Sept 18, 2007 17:35:48 GMT -5
That's what I am talkin about! Sweet gear man! I would only like to point out that the gear you have for the East German set-up is known as UTV it wasn't used until VERY late in the cold war and never was issued in quantity. Click Click, This guy, Ed, knows pretty much everything about miltary stuff. I'm lucky I know where he lives and can call him my friend. You talk to this guy, if you need to find stuff out. We were gonna run, as KLMK commandos at the last game but he got called away and my KLMK hasnt come yet. Everything? You sure?
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Post by polak on Sept 18, 2007 17:24:28 GMT -5
Good. You have cash. Great for you.
Anywho, yeah. Guinness, nice stuff. You mind showing how you did the paracord sling?
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Post by polak on Aug 25, 2007 17:02:58 GMT -5
Pretty cool stuff, dude.
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Post by polak on Jul 20, 2007 20:35:22 GMT -5
Yeah, I've studied this a bit. If you were diagnosed prior to your twelfth birthday, and show no current asthmatic behaviors, they can scoot you in. Also, I've got flat feet. They will take you if you meet their requirements by the degree to which your feet are impaired. If you're enough of a go-getter, or you get a waiver, you're gonna be good to go.
As for me, I'm gonna be going up to Cal Maritime in August. From there, it's the US Coast Guard.
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Post by polak on Jun 18, 2007 15:56:05 GMT -5
+1, Liked it.
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Post by polak on Jun 10, 2007 22:34:27 GMT -5
We remained a western democracy while all the other Soviet border countries were submitted to Russian rule, imposed straight or "covertly" from behind the curtains. Thanks, FDR.
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Post by polak on Jun 7, 2007 19:13:26 GMT -5
It still amazes me how Coasties are nearly entirely forgotten. Oh well, the invasion still worked.
But as far as I am concerned, the Russians deserved much less than the applause they recieved. I think a punch in the nose is much more of a sound plan.
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Post by polak on Jun 15, 2007 0:09:32 GMT -5
If you skip the cheap applesauce and go directly to the company that originally manufactured Jungle Boots, they're fine. Don't buy the crap at your Army Navy store.
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Post by polak on Jun 14, 2007 1:09:28 GMT -5
I don't buy anything Russian, and for a good reason.
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Post by polak on Jun 7, 2007 19:22:47 GMT -5
I've got nothing, unless I piece my crap together for a generic Desert Storm or Kosovo impression, whether it's Army, Navy, or USMC. All I've gotta do is switch my Patrol Cap for an 8-Point variant.
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Post by polak on Dec 25, 2006 17:53:16 GMT -5
I got an M1911 from my grandfather. It's the kind that really kills people. mind you, it's not an A1 model either, and came with a holster. I figure it was all made in between 1912-1916. I also got a Walther P38, made in '45.
I'm accumulating a stack of money with which I shall buy a new kit, though I am still wondering what I should do.
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Post by polak on Dec 24, 2006 16:57:23 GMT -5
my grandpa was a 6 star general, captain airborne he was! I didn't know Pershing was a paratrooper...
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Post by polak on Sept 28, 2007 20:44:52 GMT -5
I loved my G&G M14. It was a bit heavier than the Tokyo Marui M14, and the wood work was great. It had texture, and you could see the grain better than on the Tokyo Marui wood. It didn't have that annoying shine to it either. For skirmishing, it is stunning. They are hard shooters straight out of the box, around 300-325. I upgraded mine to 395fps with .20's, and it would hit every target I aimed at. For being authentic, I must say it is pretty dead on. Everything from the brown barrel cover to the look of the magazine. The only thing is it's trademarks are not 100% accurate. It says G&G Armament instead of Springfield Armory. It's nothing noticeable, but if you are a trademark whore, watch out for that! Also, M67 gear wouldn't be seen with the Marines until 1973, when they were evacuating the US Embassy. I am not saying it wouldn't have been seen at all, but not as much as m56 gear, and m61/m43 gear would over power them all. During the evac in 1973, you would see marines with OG-107's, and ERDL's, m1955 flak vests, bandoliers, m16a1's, m67 gear, m56 gear, and m61 gear. They usually were lightly equipped as they were on "Guard Duty". I hope this helps everyone out. Yeah, true. By the dead-end of the Vietnam war, most troops wore what we see National Guardsmen using, considering it still is compatible with most of our stuff. The Marine Corps had the LINCLOE small arms ammunition carrier in short use by '73, still very common among the Armed Services. Hell, back in '01, the local ANG unit was using M67 gear. But yeah, airsoftgi has a great deal on the new M14. I'm really considering buying it.
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Post by polak on Sept 26, 2007 16:53:53 GMT -5
Friendly Local Army Surplus Store, but it's the same thing. For a basic loadout, adler is very close to being dead on. During Vietnam, as in most wars, troops would mix their webgear in and out. For example: Adler has an M56 Compass pouch, which was not standard to a Marine's webgear. It could be traded, private purchased, or stolen from one who was issued it (Recon, Army, Navy, etc). Also, for earlier to late war, m43 canteen covers would be more correct. In the picture, you see a set of m56 canteen covers, which would be seen around 1968 to the end of the war. For a complete basic set, look at adlers, and take away the m56 aid pouch, replace the m56 canteen covers with m43 canteen covers, add suspender pads, use a grenade ring or tape to hold the suspenders together, and three pocket grenade pouch. Also, during the Tet offensive, many marines used bandoliers, and dropped their webgear. They would use the hanger canteen covers on their m1955 flak vests for water, as well as the hangers on their aid kits. Plus, in 1968, most marines modified their webgear to a point (Added ammo pouches, m56 gear, more canteens, etc). Again, that is for a loadout that can be used from 1965-1973! Adlers would probaly only be passible (for standard grunt) 1968-1973. Many Marines traded gear with Army troops during Tet. So, I guess a piece of M67 gear could be explained. Yeah, raid your stores before you even touch Moore Militaria. I've probably spent $100 on what could have been easily $300. However, I'm not one of those REMF-wannabes who likes his applesauce in mint condition. Most of my stuff looks disgusting, but playing the part is a lot easier with it. (Derailing thread) By the way, G&G got a new M14 out, and I'm thinking about buying it. Any words of advice?
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Post by polak on May 7, 2007 20:26:37 GMT -5
Skip it and go here: armiam.comScrew the LWP! Just kidding.
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Post by polak on Jun 1, 2006 0:00:13 GMT -5
Lucky bastards.
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Post by polak on May 17, 2006 15:24:30 GMT -5
Oh, god. I would've just used some sheet metal, or just taken the vehicle by itself.
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