Is this the end for CHF?
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What are the implications of the RAF flying just one RW type in the long-term?
How long will the RN take to convert to MK3/a?
Where will the RN get the extra crews (Pilots/Cmn/Engineers)required to operate the MK3/a? (I know some AEops and Nimrod Engs looking for a job)
RAF will be flying more than one type long term. Puma 2 will be replaced. By what and in what numbers is not yet known - but there is an appreciation that the CH47 can't do everything.
Down trading to Ch47s from Merlins? Don't think so.....more payload, more range, more survivable, more flexible....oh, it's just a bit noisier and vibrates a bit more!!
The strategy is based on analysis that has been consistant for over 20 years - for a country of our size a fleet of 60-75 CH47s is the most cost-effective way to move kit around a battlefield. Only political belligerence and AW marketing/lobbying has stopped this happening before.
No case at all made for the FAA or AAC to take the SH force. Why? ASW aside the FAA will only have 28 SH cabs (Merlin) and the army 30-odd LUH Wildcat. Therefore, with 70 CH47s I'd argue that the SH force is better placed to absorb ALL SH assets, leaving the WAFUs to hunt subs and the AAC to hunt tanks.....
Down trading to Ch47s from Merlins? Don't think so.....more payload, more range, more survivable, more flexible....oh, it's just a bit noisier and vibrates a bit more!!
The strategy is based on analysis that has been consistant for over 20 years - for a country of our size a fleet of 60-75 CH47s is the most cost-effective way to move kit around a battlefield. Only political belligerence and AW marketing/lobbying has stopped this happening before.
No case at all made for the FAA or AAC to take the SH force. Why? ASW aside the FAA will only have 28 SH cabs (Merlin) and the army 30-odd LUH Wildcat. Therefore, with 70 CH47s I'd argue that the SH force is better placed to absorb ALL SH assets, leaving the WAFUs to hunt subs and the AAC to hunt tanks.....
But surely the obvious answer is actually for the AAC to have ALL SH & CHF assets, and AH, as they support ground forces, whilst the FAA sticks to AEW,ASW & ASuW cabs?
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Could Be The Last:
Many a true word said in jest as there is already a substantial cadre of various ex-Nimrod dudes being re-treaded through Shawbury.
Andyy:
Simple: AAC cannot recruit enough crew for what they have now. How many Light-Blue do you think would be thrilled at the prospect of transferring to the teenie weenies?
Many a true word said in jest as there is already a substantial cadre of various ex-Nimrod dudes being re-treaded through Shawbury.
Andyy:
Simple: AAC cannot recruit enough crew for what they have now. How many Light-Blue do you think would be thrilled at the prospect of transferring to the teenie weenies?
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The Mk3 is replacing the SK4 and will be based at Yeovilton. Any one with any sense will move the Mk3 sim to Yeovilton, keep it connected to the CH47 complex wherever that ends up and ensure that the Wildcat sim is also networked (indeed it should be in the same building).
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But surely the obvious answer is actually for the AAC to have ALL SH & CHF assets, and AH
VV,
Networked sims do work and can be, and indeed are, networked worldwide via broadband - ask the yanks.
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The Navy have been doing Amphib ops since the early 70's, ask 27 & 18 how much they enjoyed the trip down to the Gulf in 2003 . Hence SH will remain a firm part of the FAA and so it should. This is not mean't to be a slagging off of the lighter shade of blue, as i said just ask them how much they enjoyed it.
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Why does any discussion about SH always descend into a massive "my service should have all the SH assets because....XYZ"
To be honest, at this moment in time, I think the assets are pretty sensibly divided up, with specialities going to pilots who have gone through specific training - i'm sorry, but what RAF or Army pilot has gone through amphibious or specifically naval training? So how can you say they would be better trained to operate off an LPH? You can't. Just like it's probably best that the AAC keep Apache, as they understand the ground war that little bit better than their crab or WAFU counterparts.
WAFU's do amphib and ASW, AAC do utility and tank hunting, RAF do heavy lift for a land campaign. Why does that need to change beyond a need to have everything?
NB: Before the small minded among us throw the respective teddies a considerably distance from their prams, YES 'm aware of the who joint aspect, and YES i'm sure WAFU's can tank hunt, and the RAF can do amphib - all well and good. My point is that the individual services will probably do it that little bit better.
To be honest, at this moment in time, I think the assets are pretty sensibly divided up, with specialities going to pilots who have gone through specific training - i'm sorry, but what RAF or Army pilot has gone through amphibious or specifically naval training? So how can you say they would be better trained to operate off an LPH? You can't. Just like it's probably best that the AAC keep Apache, as they understand the ground war that little bit better than their crab or WAFU counterparts.
WAFU's do amphib and ASW, AAC do utility and tank hunting, RAF do heavy lift for a land campaign. Why does that need to change beyond a need to have everything?
NB: Before the small minded among us throw the respective teddies a considerably distance from their prams, YES 'm aware of the who joint aspect, and YES i'm sure WAFU's can tank hunt, and the RAF can do amphib - all well and good. My point is that the individual services will probably do it that little bit better.
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I actually enjoyed NTG03 - having seen the privations ashore, returning to an air conditioned ship with cold drinks and hot food was quite a relief...well, it was until we dismebarked only to sneak back to find you gorging yourselves on our extra messing cheese!!
I actually enjoyed NTG03 - having seen the privations ashore, returning to an air conditioned ship with cold drinks and hot food was quite a relief...well, it was until we dismebarked only to sneak back to find you gorging yourselves on our extra messing cheese!!
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Absolute bollox
The RAF SH force, if required, can reconfigure to any battle space that is required. Dividing the requirement between the three services is a waste of cash that we simply no longer have. The sooner that CHF are acknowledged as irrelevant the better. Giving them our cast offs (Merlin) is acknowledgement that they are marginalised. Do not mistake me - I have every respect for the brave operators, but the asset has been a waste of time and money.
Waiting out...
The RAF SH force, if required, can reconfigure to any battle space that is required. Dividing the requirement between the three services is a waste of cash that we simply no longer have. The sooner that CHF are acknowledged as irrelevant the better. Giving them our cast offs (Merlin) is acknowledgement that they are marginalised. Do not mistake me - I have every respect for the brave operators, but the asset has been a waste of time and money.
Waiting out...
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Now there's a thought,
The RN could operate all those water based things
The Army could operate on the land (including those that arrive from the sea!).
The RAF could operate all those flying machines,
Simples
The RN could operate all those water based things
The Army could operate on the land (including those that arrive from the sea!).
The RAF could operate all those flying machines,
Simples
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VV,
Networked sims do work and can be, and indeed are, networked worldwide via broadband - ask the yanks.
Networked sims do work and can be, and indeed are, networked worldwide via broadband - ask the yanks.
We however tend to put all of our eggs in one basket. Lynx at Yeovilton, Merlin in Cornwall, Chinook in Hampshire.
Trust me, I have looked long and hard at this and indeed conducted an extensive study into how the MSHATF works and in particular how the TCC operates. The wide area network facility works but the big question which was never answered during the writing of my paper was..... Why? Why spend millions networking simulators together when it is far, far cheaper to (and more importantly provides better training).... simulate.
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I do hope not.
It might also be the time to get the Booties their own Apache flight?
Its interesting to watch the debates on here between the RAF and FAA the RAF it would appear want to take over all service flying but don't want to go to sea where some of they kingdoms they covet work for part of their time. Maybe some people should just accept the status quo and get on with what they're ment to do support the Land operations.
It might also be the time to get the Booties their own Apache flight?
Its interesting to watch the debates on here between the RAF and FAA the RAF it would appear want to take over all service flying but don't want to go to sea where some of they kingdoms they covet work for part of their time. Maybe some people should just accept the status quo and get on with what they're ment to do support the Land operations.
As long as an Amphibious Capability remains a pillar of defence
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Accepting that this may not be too popular with some, why is the RAF in the SH game at all? With no disrespect to the rotary girls and boys and the Regiment, we're not a land-centric force; the RM and the Army are. Therefore why not send the Chinooks and the Puma 2s to the AAC?
It works perfectly well for the Aussies and the US - and probably secures the rotary world a more secure funding structure in the bosom of the user of the service, rather than as an appendage of a very FJ focussed light blue world. Indeed, the same argument would (again, like the US) transfer land-based MPA to the RN, were we to have any left.
RAF then to focus on our core things - speedy, precise, projection of power at range, with the AT and support assets to make this happens. And protection of the UKADR....
Douhet had the right idea!
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Merry Christmas to all, especially those away on ops!
S41
Accepting that this may not be too popular with some, why is the RAF in the SH game at all? With no disrespect to the rotary girls and boys and the Regiment, we're not a land-centric force; the RM and the Army are. Therefore why not send the Chinooks and the Puma 2s to the AAC?
It works perfectly well for the Aussies and the US - and probably secures the rotary world a more secure funding structure in the bosom of the user of the service, rather than as an appendage of a very FJ focussed light blue world. Indeed, the same argument would (again, like the US) transfer land-based MPA to the RN, were we to have any left.
RAF then to focus on our core things - speedy, precise, projection of power at range, with the AT and support assets to make this happens. And protection of the UKADR....
Douhet had the right idea!
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Merry Christmas to all, especially those away on ops!
S41
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In support of S41 as well...
There have been enough threads over the years about the JHC being 'too Army' from certain quarters.
So, is the All Arms Commando bit going to make it more or less attractive?
There have been enough threads over the years about the JHC being 'too Army' from certain quarters.
So, is the All Arms Commando bit going to make it more or less attractive?
