allthumbs Posted February 13, 2003 Posted February 13, 2003 None of this is classified and can be gained thru media sources. I was looking over the troop list so far as the Army is concerned and speculate what the Marines have ready - Army - 3d Infantry Division (Mechanized) Army - 4th Infantry Division (Mechanized) Army - 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) Army - 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Army - 82d Airborne Division Army - the rest is classified but consists of Special Ops folks - let your imagination run wild here. Marine - at least one if not two Marine Expeditionary Forces (the equivalent of a Division - or about 14,000 Marines) With the exception of the 4th Infantry Division, all the Army units are part of the 18th Airborne Corps - to include the 3d Infantry Division. The "Stealth" fighter squadron from Holloman AFB shipped out. Something like a 30-hour non-stop trip, to be refueled in route. The B2s already left and are present in theater somewhere. If I remember correctly B-52s struck from their home bases during Desert Storm, so I am sure they will do that again - plus some from Diego Garcia. Pretty impressive array of forces. It does not include logistical support for the Army - the Navy provides it for the Marines, and who knows how much air power we have there between the Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps. (Five carriers worth of Navy fighters and fighter-bombers - which is over 350 aircraft that are just Navy/USMC). I have already figured out my own scenario for how I would employ them, but would rather not speculate publicly. I would also imagine that if Britain has not deployed regular troops that both Britain and Australia have sent in their special ops guys - most likely SAS. They would be working under a joint British/Aussie commander who reports to the US Commander on the ground - most probably the 18th Corps Commander or CinC CENTCOM. The two mechanized divisions are already there. The 101st is closing (meaning finalizing their deployment) as is the 10th Mtn. The 82d is prepared, but does not need to deploy until they are needed. Marines are already afloat with the fleet. Carriers are on station. Special Ops guys - don't want to say. Quote
freeclimb9 Posted February 13, 2003 Posted February 13, 2003 Those aren't troops. They're called "inspectors" now. Quote
Greg_W Posted February 13, 2003 Posted February 13, 2003 Those aren't troops. They're called "inspectors" now. We called them "advisors" back in '62. Looks like the can of wupass is slowly beginning to open. Yeehaw!!! God Bless and God Speed to our men in uniform!!! Quote
iain Posted February 13, 2003 Posted February 13, 2003 I say don't deploy any of them. Here's my solution. Round up all those R.C. racer guys and give each of them controllers for those remote-controlled predator flying death planes. Rumsfeld has yet to realize all the raw untapped talent at his disposal! Go in low and fast with devastating accuracy, war over in like 5 minutes, only casualties would be 1583 D-cell batteries. Quote
fleblebleb Posted February 13, 2003 Posted February 13, 2003 I have already figured out my own scenario for how I would employ them. Maybe you should take up miniature war gaming? Just think of all the fun you could have! Quote
iain Posted February 13, 2003 Posted February 13, 2003 That would be a national security risk, didn't you read his post? He said he "would rather not speculate publicly." Quote
j_b Posted February 13, 2003 Posted February 13, 2003 actually, it's time to put away the little green men. Remember? the cleaning lady is doing your room today. Quote
fleblebleb Posted February 13, 2003 Posted February 13, 2003 That would be a national security risk, didn't you read his post? He said he "would rather not speculate publicly." Wouldn't it be more like a miniature security risk? Quote
mtnrgr Posted February 13, 2003 Posted February 13, 2003 You seem to know alot there trask. Didn't think you were the army type. I'm glad and disapointed I'm not there. I really don't like the sandbox and NBC (Nuclear Biological Chemical) scares the shit out of me. But on the other hand I keep on missing all the wars. I'll be in school for the next 2 years, hopefully Bush won't get replaced by some Clinton-esque pussy. cheers to all of you working now. Quote
fleblebleb Posted February 14, 2003 Posted February 14, 2003 At the risk of creeping the thread (boy what a shame), what are you up to these days big guy? Two years of school, huh? So no running into you in the Icicle and bumming your campsite these days? Are you doing that special forces-medic thing you told Geek and I about? Actually, I'm almost certain that you said something slightly different, but bear with me, I have the attention span of a gnat and my memory is even worse Quote
Fairweather Posted February 14, 2003 Posted February 14, 2003 When the UN inspectors are told to quietly leave Iraq is when the point of no return will have been reached. Could be after tomorrow's UN report. (?) Quote
mikeadam Posted February 14, 2003 Posted February 14, 2003 There is no 18 series course that lasts 2 years. 18 series plus additional deployments as an A team member will require somewhere around 3+ years. Quote
allthumbs Posted February 14, 2003 Author Posted February 14, 2003 Enlisted MOS’s: 11B, 11C, 11H, 11M, 12B, 13F, 14S, 18 series and have a standard score of 90 or higher in aptitude area CO and 12 months active duty service remaining and cannot be on PCS orders. Quote
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