Originally Posted by
cp63
As far as working with the US is concerned, we all know that it can get frustrating at times, but there are some really good guys out there, just trying to make a bit of a difference (if that's possible at the moment).
They're dead helpful at the SNCO level, try to be helpful at the JO level but too often seem to get wrapped up in red tape; it sometimes seems to take a colonel or general to make a decision I'd expect a Flt Lt or sometimes even a Flt Sgt to deal with and people are often unwilling to bother such high paid help. That said, wherever they are unfettered by such restrictions they are keen as anything to get things done and good for the loan of kit we just don't have out there (big forklifts stick in my memory). <obDisclaimer>All in my experience and opinion, of course.</obDisclaimer>