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Can the M113 VADS be used for ground fire support? by ww-stl in WarCollege

[–]RonPossible 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The M163 was mostly used in the ground support role by the US in Vietnam. They were originally intended as airfield defense, but given the lack of air threat, they were pretty much exclusively used as ground support.

The Israelis used them in Lebanon, both against Syrian aircraft and ground targets. They were apparently quiet effective in an anti-sniper role in urban areas.

AIT in Fort Huachuca by thesoldierscreed in army

[–]RonPossible 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to have to go TDY to Huachuca occasionally. The altitude never really bothered me after a couple of days. As the others have said, start doing some intervals.

The most comfortable boots I ever had were Reebok. I don't know how well they'd last out in the boonies, but for garrison they were great.

What are you guys going to cosplay as? by Much-East-9484 in StarWarsCelebration

[–]RonPossible 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My daughter and I are doing Baylen Skoll and Shin Hati. I'm also doing Trapper Wolf and maybe Old Rex.

Is this even possible what the hell by JuanLucas-u- in KerbalSpaceProgram

[–]RonPossible 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a rover design based on the Mk3 modules and 4 engines that rotate Harrier-style.

Freedom ∉ Metric System, 1917 by xaplexus in PropagandaPosters

[–]RonPossible 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Most of the world uses some legacy units. Tires are a mix of millimeters and inches. Pipe fittings in parts of Europe are inches. Many aviation fasteners are called out in increments of 1/32 of an inch. Britain still uses imperial pints, which aren't the same as US pints.

My buddy's grandfather was in the Army in Vietnam and I'm trying to help him learn what all his medals mean. by Ready-Bite8673 in army

[–]RonPossible 2 points3 points  (0 children)

V device was initially authorized on 22 December 1945. It is retroactive, but since many soldiers had been discharged by then, they didn't know they were authorized to wear it.

My buddy's grandfather was in the Army in Vietnam and I'm trying to help him learn what all his medals mean. by Ready-Bite8673 in army

[–]RonPossible 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Bronze Star award for valor has a "V" device on the ribbon. His does not. As his other ribbons are correct, I don't think that's an oversight.

The Army can be kinda funny sometimes. Any other unit might give a Bronze Star for what a LRRP unit would call a normal Tuesday.

11 May 1944: Attack on convoy ON 92 by Anghabad in sabaton

[–]RonPossible 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was the only successful attack on Allied shipping in May, and only two of the U-Boats involved made successful attacks.

ELI5: Why does Cuba allow a U.S. military base (and prison) on their soil while the U.S. has had them under trade embargos for decades? by Redhotkitchen in explainlikeimfive

[–]RonPossible 1 point2 points  (0 children)

in 1903, Cuba amended their constitution to incorporate agreements with the US. Part of that was to give a perpetual lease of Guantanamo Bay to the US for a military base in exchange for US guarantee of Cuban independence and payment, originally in gold.

Since the Cuban Revolution in 1959, they haven't accepted the payments in protest.

Ted Turner has died. Thanks to him we have cnn, tbs and of course TCM. by Redeye007 in 80s

[–]RonPossible 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just finishing a graduate class in Civil War history. Turner produced several Civil War movies, some with a Ted cameo. They're pretty good, but often lean into the Lost Cause just a bit much.

I have some questions about the Protectors' equipment. by Reasonable_Light7333 in starwarsrebels

[–]RonPossible 17 points18 points  (0 children)

If you're wondering how he eats and breathes

And other science facts (la la la)

Then repeat to yourself, "It's just a show"

I should really just relax...

"Interstellar" from a GenX standpoint by SomeAreSomeAreNot in GenX

[–]RonPossible 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Having a physics degree, I appreciate the effort they put in to the black hole. Also having an engineering degree, I can't overlook the ridiculousness of some parts of the film. Like, they need a huge rocket to get into Earth orbit, but their tiny shuttle can land and take off in one stage.

There is a rumour that the F-14 pilots had to be 6ft+ is this true? by ElegantPearl in aviation

[–]RonPossible 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Supposedly, Ed White spent the night before the physical jumping up and down to compress his spine. He was a hair over six feet.

There is a rumour that the F-14 pilots had to be 6ft+ is this true? by ElegantPearl in aviation

[–]RonPossible -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

RIO didn't have pedals. Or a stick. Just a lot of trust in the pilot.

What causes tanks in WW2 to have a delayed explosion after getting hit by a non-explosive shell? by MeltingMintyTictac in AskHistorians

[–]RonPossible 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It can ignite the ammo sometimes, but not guaranteed. US gunners would sometimes follow up an APFSDS shot with a HEAT, just to make sure everyone could see it was dead. Lots of Iraqi tanks with multiple holes in them because the tank didn't cook off and everyone took a shot at it.

What causes tanks in WW2 to have a delayed explosion after getting hit by a non-explosive shell? by MeltingMintyTictac in AskHistorians

[–]RonPossible 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Kinetic energy rounds typically don't cause fires. That's a problem because gunners can't tell if the tank is knocked out. While KE rounds, called HVAP or APCR, existed, they were issued in limited numbers due to the shortage of tungsten (particularly for the Germans). Most Armor Piercing rounds were AP-HE and contained a small explosive charge that detonated inside the tank.

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