I am very concerned about the situation in Helmand province. We do not have enough boots on the ground to be able to take the fight to enemy. The Paras need to be backed up by at least 5,000 combat troops, otherwise a cunning enemy will be able to inflict considerable damage upon them. Why do we only have six Harriers in theatre? Why only six Apache? That provides the capability to defend/prosecute just one contact point over any extended period. Something has to be done. I hate to say it but if we had not diluted our Harrier strength recently, then more would be possible.
Last edited by Navaleye; 3rd Jul 2006 at 00:22.