Apolyton Military Rollcall....

[Az]

[Agathon]

Jesus, how many people from the States end up at one time or other in the military? I only know three people (only one of whom was a close friend) who joined the military.

I thought about joining the air force when I was a teenager, but I guess, since our air force has now been scrapped, that turned out OK for me.

I was a bit of a bastard actually. I used to go to the NZ Forces recruiting vans they had visit our school and make fun of their antiquated equipment in front of the other students. I mean, this was 1990 and they were still using Westland Wasps and Bren Guns.

Sample: Recruiter: "This is a Leander Class Frigate, the standard frigate of the RNZN, does anyone know what they are good for?"

Ag raises his hand.

Recruiter: "Yes, young man."

Ag: "Harassing errant fishing trawlers and finding lost yachties."

Recruiter: "Very funny. The Navy does more than that, son - this is a warship."

Ag: "Yeah, I suppose it would make a pretty awesome tomb if you tried fighting anyone other than the Fijian Navy".

[Az]

I sometimes pity people in such militaries. But then I realize that they don't have a chance of getting killed.

[Agathon]

Originally posted by Azazel
I sometimes pity people in such militaries. But then I realize that they don't have a chance of getting killed.

I don't know, those Korean fishermen can be pretty mean when riled.

Actually, I wish they'd equip our lot better, they are well trained and deserve better equipment, if for no other reason than to prevent embarrassment.

Anyway, you Israelis can't slag us off, we've got the SAS who, pound for pound, can kick anyone's ass (they aren't short of stuff). You should be so lucky.

[Panag]

Originally posted by Azazel
I sometimes pity people in such militaries. But then I realize that they don't have a chance of getting killed.

hi ,

well you are not the only one , .....

thats why we try to help them now , great postings

but after a while , ......

actually one would be surprised as to see how some of them catch on

the NZ airforces and navy are going to be modernized btw , ...

would someone tell them we have the worlds smallest guided missile cruiser with helideck , ......


some of our saars are for sale , ...... we have three subs for sale , ........

agathon , the nz special forces must take up all the money , cause those guys , ...... whoo-ah

have a nice day

[Az]

Originally posted by Agathon


I don't know, those Korean fishermen can be pretty mean when riled.

Actually, I wish they'd equip our lot better, they are well trained and deserve better equipment, if for no other reason than to prevent embarrassment.

Anyway, you Israelis can't slag us off, we've got the SAS who, pound for pound, can kick anyone's ass (they aren't short of stuff). You should be so lucky.

Indeed. but I think they'd have some problems confronting fighter jets.

[Agathon]

Originally posted by Azazel

Indeed. but I think they'd have some problems confronting fighter jets.

You'd have to find them first. I believe they are currently in Afghanistan.

Actually they could be anywhere, the government uses them to gain brownie points by allowing them to be used for missions that most NZers would oppose (like Afghanistan). But most of us never hear about them. Someone told me that the British, Australian and NZ SAS are basically all one unit for practical purposes, but I don't know if it's true and they aren't telling. In fact very few people know who they are.

My friend in the air force showed me their digs once. Pretty primitive looking, but he said that Hercs were always leaving in the dead of night ferrying them to places unknown.

[Panag]

Originally posted by Agathon


You'd have to find them first. I believe they are currently in Afghanistan.

Actually they could be anywhere, the government uses them to gain brownie points by allowing them to be used for missions that most NZers would oppose (like Afghanistan). But most of us never hear about them. Someone told me that the British, Australian and NZ SAS are basically all one unit for practical purposes, but I don't know if it's true and they aren't telling. In fact very few people know who they are.

My friend in the air force showed me their digs once. Pretty primitive looking, but he said that Hercs were always leaving in the dead of night ferrying them to places unknown.

hi ,

they are very small , .....

have some pics from them around , .....

they have range rovers with six wheels and a whole bunch of fancy equipment , .....

some of it they buy in Israel , there was an incident when one was picked up on a buying tour , .... after the embassy intervened everything was cleared out , ....

hey , how would you feel when a guy walks into the mod and says he is sas and wants to buy this and that , ......

the rest of the army is having problems with limited funding , aldo they are getting better and better , ....

have a nice day

[Az]

that's although, not aldo, panag.