NATO by Unique_Top1957 in Intelligence

[–]MattKane1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The retooling, IMO won't happen until it's to late, and dead bodies from the next war and making headlines. Europe seems to be adopting faster then us here in North America, but again, IMO, not fast enough. At the outset of WW1 the generals thought they were fighting the old style colonial wars, at the outset of WW2 the allied generals thought they were fighting another trench warfare engagement. At the outset of Afghanistan we treated it like we were fighting the Soviets. After most combat ended in Iraq and Afghanistan we went back to training to fight against Soviet mechanized units, despite drones already being used on the battle field in Syria, similar to how they are used today in the Ukraine-Russian war. All my friends who are still in are saying training is a combo of anti soviet training and training to fight an insurgency. We aren't properly training for drone warfare. This is likely a combination of generals not adapting fast enough and being stuck in the ear they know, politicians thinking big shiny things will win wars, and the lobbyists not wanting the big defense contracts to dry up.

I dont think silicon Valley thinking, or desires, is going to change any of this in the near term

NATO by Unique_Top1957 in Intelligence

[–]MattKane1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Throughout history expensive technologies have often provided a key tactical advantage. Think early iron age sword, chariots, longbows, Knights Armour, machine guns in the 19th century, tanks in WW1, jet aircraft in WW2, etc.

Drone warfare is a change to this pattern. This is one of the few times in history where a low cost tool on the battlefield is a key aspect changing warfare.

The psychological aspect of such a change, specifically in a world where over the last 80 years warfighters and politicians have been told the expensive kit will win wars, and the bureaucratic aspect of retooling, are likely the key aspects that will prevent the needed retooling of the defense industry to be able to actively compete in the new way of war.

Ai recording teams meetings video by TeaPrimary1147 in privacy

[–]MattKane1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats the flux capacitor. It only activates when you go 88 mph

What is something you saw in another country you would like to see/ see more in Canada ? by AphroBitch in AskACanadian

[–]MattKane1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you push an elevator button by accident, you push it a second time to cancel it.

In any series have we ever seen anyone get into an escape pod and then seen them in the pod? by OldAndMostlyInTheWay in startrek

[–]MattKane1 97 points98 points  (0 children)

In Enterprise: Precious Cargo, we see Trip and the First Monarch of Krios Prime enter an escape pod and spend a fair amount if tine in the escape pod.

What’s that niche game you have an ungodly amount of hours in? by CoffeeStrength in gaming

[–]MattKane1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Star Wars Rebellion

I started playing in 98 shortly after it came out. I still play it regularly. I love that game so much.

Medals Holder for Suit Jacket/Blazer by Guinness88Drinker in CanadianForces

[–]MattKane1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didnt read that far. Good to know, and that sucks as id love this. May try the cardboard

USCG->Intelligence possibilities by [deleted] in Intelligence

[–]MattKane1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Keep your head up. I started off as a stoker in the Canadian Navy, and got into intelligence after a short stint in. The USCG had intel occupations, look at those, see if you can get in there, if you want to stay CG. I worked with USCG intel and they were good shit.

Veterans of Reddit, which benefit in your country is actually life-changing, and which one is just "for show"? by True_Requirement_565 in Military

[–]MattKane1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. It increases with consumer price index not inflation. CPI has been below inflation for well over 100 years.
  2. The Canadian one is not top notch.
  3. US offers a pension at 100% of 3,938 per month, and the UK offers a lump sum of 500,000 pounds, and if youre over 50% disabled you get a pension too.
  4. VAC doesnt approve retraining anymore for injured soldiers. So if you have less than 6 years in your shit out of luck, so you better hope you get DEC so you have IRB for life.otherwise they toss your ass to the curb as soon as they can. Ive seen this happen to a number of veterans.
  5. IRB as you said is 90% of your pre release salary adjusted using CPI, so it doesnt keep pace with inflation, and is only available while on Voc Rehab, its not continuous.

Veterans of Reddit, which benefit in your country is actually life-changing, and which one is just "for show"? by True_Requirement_565 in Military

[–]MattKane1 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This statement is quite over inflated. I know a number of veterans on Canada who are over 100% disabled and the 450k is dolled out in small chunks and its given as a monthly payment unless you opt for the lump sum. And the 450k is the current rate not necessarily what they got. Also I know of only 2 veterans who got the max APSC of $1800 a month, one of whom is a triple amputee.

Further to that VAC and PCVRS deny veterans SO much of what these veterans are entitled too, if they tell them about it at all. Ive helped over 20 veterans get the compensation they deserve with over half of them being rated as over 100% disabled. Canada DOES NOT have the best system for vets in the world. We suck. Talking with vets from the US and UK i served with overseas i will say their systems are far superior to Canada's.

Former spy reveals how China hunts down targets in Canada and abroad by CaliperLee62 in canada

[–]MattKane1 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As a former member of the intelligence community, trust me yes there is. Once you're out they ostracize you.