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10-07-2008, 08:44 AM | #1 |
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The UK WARGAMES, Started 6th october
Hi people, i know i usually post under the spirituality forum but i thought i would add this. I do not know if this info is already posted but here we go.
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wa...1466-21914726/ FIGHTER jets, infantry troops, destroyers and submarines will converge on Wales next month for one of the largest military exercises of all time. The two-week exercise – codenamed Joint Warrior – is designed to recreate a scenario in which Britain and other sovereign nations go to war against a “state-sponsored terrorist movement” – using a vast array of lethal modern weapons. Taking place between October 6 and October 16, it will provide coordinated training for all three UK Armed Services, plus forces from EIGHT allied nations. The whole of Wales has been designated as a flying area for the exercise, while so-called “managed danger area” ranges at Castlemartin and Manorbier in Pembrokeshire and Pembrey near Llanelli will be used for ground strafing, bombing and missile practice using live ammunition. An area of the West Wales coast has also been earmarked as a maritime “warfighting” area for Joint Warrior. The exercise is aimed at giving pilots, ships’ crews and ground troops vital training before they deploy to war zones like Iraq or Afghanistan. According to the RAF, Joint Warrior will be particularly useful for Forward Air Controllers (troops directing airborne missile strikes), the role made famous by Prince Harry who became known by his call sign Widow Six Seven while directing fire against the Taliban. Six companies of infantry, 29 surface and four sub-surface maritime units and 60 aircraft – flying at a rate of about 80 to 100 sorties a day – will be involved in the exercise. An MoD spokesman said: “The two weeks will develop through a period of tension into simulated warfighting/open hostilities.” The exercise aims to provide opportunities for all warfighting disciplines including: nClose Air Support (CAS) – executed by fast jet aircraft and Forward Air Controllers, often using live weapons; nConvoy Support, Time Sensitive Targeting (TST) and urban close air support scenarios – “in order to replicate current Middle-East operational missions”; nLarge Force Element (LFE) missions – which will target fixed and mobile targets including inflatable Scud Decoys and Electronic Warfare (EW) emitters simulating surface-to-air threats; nAnti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), Anti-Surface Warfare (AsuW) and also, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions – all carried out by Maritime Patrol Aircraft; nJoint fires – involving live weapons on ranges in Welsh Wales; nSubmarine training – boats will complete sub-vs-sub and sub-vs-ship exercises. The MoD spokesman said: “The exercise will accommodate a squadron of Tornado GR4s from 12 Sqn, RAF Lossiemouth and a squadron of Gripen aircraft from 171 Sqn, Swedish Air Force plus asso-ciated support personnel drawn from support units throughout the RAF. “This is a particularly important exercise for the Tornado GR4 deployment as this will also act as a full mission rehearsal for their forthcoming deployment to Afghanistan.” But Squadron Leader Peter Sinclair of the RAF in Wales moved to allay fears about the impact on people – and the environment. He said: “Some of the exercise areas overlap environmentally-sensitive conservation zones, which contain a wide variety of marine wildlife, sea bird breeding grounds and protected fauna and flora. “Furthermore, the farming, fishing and tourist industries are important economic activities, which benefit from the natural beauty and relative isolation of some of the exercise areas. Against this background, the MoD recognises the impact of military activity and takes its environmental responsibilities very seriously. “During the planning of the exercise, Environmental Impact Assessments are conducted for all potentially damaging activities, such as the use of active sonar and live weapons. Furthermore, close working relationships with landowners and key national stakeholders, combined with engagement with local communities, ensure that appropriate environmental mitigation procedures are put in place and then adhered to. “It should be noted that the MoD has decreed that environmental considerations are always to take priority over the achievement of training objectives. This direction remains a primary consideration throughout exercise planning and execution.” The director of the exercise, Capt Paddy McAlpine OBE said: “Joint Warrior will offer high-quality joint tactical training with maximum tactical interaction, tailored to meet the participants’ requirements across the whole of the UK whilst creating as little impact on the environment as possible. “I am sure that the high-fidelity joint tactical training environment provided by JTEPS within Joint Warrior will ensure that UK and allied participants are rigorously prepared for operational tasks in theatres world-wide.” |
10-07-2008, 09:03 AM | #2 |
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Re: The UK WARGAMES, Started 6th october
Thanks AMA-GI, that's the best info on this so far.
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10-07-2008, 09:42 AM | #3 |
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Re: The UK WARGAMES, Started 6th october
Your welcome! Also i have just had a telephone call and i was told that Natwest and RBS bank may be going under. This call was from someone i know who is high up within RBS. I dont know when, but i do know this person very well as i trained them. I cannot account for the info he was given though.
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10-07-2008, 09:47 AM | #4 |
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Re: The UK WARGAMES, Started 6th october
Well we may be ....little..... but This week in New Zealand it is Disaster Preparedness Week!
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10-07-2008, 09:51 AM | #5 |
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Re: The UK WARGAMES, Started 6th october
remember how 7/7 and 9/11 happened they used the cover of such practice events and war games to actually have an event at the same time.. watch out!!
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Cheery picture eh? and Pineal Pilot, the same thought crossed my mind too. And the band plays on... |
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10-07-2008, 10:11 AM | #7 |
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Re: The UK WARGAMES, Started 6th october
hopefully they will keep bank transaction going for a bit longer.. i need to order UNITED NATION blue food storage barrels.. and awater filter... i have a funny feeling somethi ng like a rusian jet flies over to close while this excerciese is on and accidentally gets shot at or shot down.. creating an inernationla incident.. unsure tho.. i have an uneasy feeling right now that i need to get at least 1 years wotrh of food and gas cans to cook with..
i have a funny feeling that we will have no gas this winter and power cuts.. something is telling me to act right now!! ive alrady dont most of my prep just no food yet.. |
10-07-2008, 10:14 AM | #8 |
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The info comming from the BBC doesn't bode well
Barclays now DENYING they are in trouble! |
10-07-2008, 11:05 AM | #9 |
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Re: The UK WARGAMES, Started 6th october
I dont know if this helps people but i STRONGLY recommend a book.
All should have this. The SAS Survival Handbook. by John Wiseman. isbn no..000217185-6 It talks you through all situations just from using nature around you. Water filters, food, first aid, tracking, edible plants, shelter building, traps,camp craft, emergency childbirth, reading the stars and clouds, nuclear fallout, all natural disaster,,,,etc the list is endless, but for those who dont have the money do get stocks of food and other bits this book would help, as well as those who do have the money this will still help as this info is priceless. It costs 10 pounds. Please go out and buy it. I urge you to. You will not be disapointed On amazon you can buy a second hand one for as little as 2 pounds. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Survival-Han...3377439&sr=8-1 |
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