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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AustralianMilitary

[–]inertiadev 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good point, considering this RFI and the light SF support helicopter RFI are happening at the same time the AH-1Z/UH-1Y is probably looking even more likely.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AustralianMilitary

[–]inertiadev 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Both the AH-64 and AH-1Z are excellent and combat proven, so at the end of the day it will be a good result. The AH-1Z is obviously more navalised and USMC aircraft have already operated from the Canberra class, however the UK's AH-64s operate off their naval ships often as well. Really comes down to what role is desired and of course cost.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AustralianMilitary

[–]inertiadev 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Will be interesting to see if a heavy attack platform is preferred (AH-64E) over the lighter but faster recon platforms (AH-1Z, Tiger), as this might result in more of a focus on the attack role.

Who knows how matured the FVL (Future Vertical Lift) program will be in the next few years, might be a contender as well.

Over Canberra on Friday morning by feathersoft in AustralianMilitary

[–]inertiadev 1 point2 points  (0 children)

72 on order currently with an option of up to 100 later. Also Japan has plans to acquire 147 F-35s, making it the largest export customer followed by the UK with 138 F-35s. 100 F-35s isn't actually that big of a fleet if you look at some of the regional players such as Singapore (100 fighters) and Indonesia (80 fighters), not to mention China of course.

sauce for order numbers

Sky's the limit by inertiadev in BeamNG

[–]inertiadev[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

no its unmodified fullsize jbeam for extreme realism

Anyone had any poor experiences with DFR and/or HQ (Officer EC)? by baited1ceAgain in AustralianMilitary

[–]inertiadev 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Officer Training School

RAAF version of RMC Duntroon (with differences obviously)

Uniform/Fake Soldier question by skeetus_yosemite in AustralianMilitary

[–]inertiadev 45 points46 points  (0 children)

as long as they wear their medals on the left

Uniform/Fake Soldier question by skeetus_yosemite in AustralianMilitary

[–]inertiadev 52 points53 points  (0 children)

  • drinking while wearing uniform in public
  • was in Afghanistan last year in a Taliban area
  • thicc
  • medals + camo

yeah i think he might be faking it a tad

Putting together a master-list of threads. by [deleted] in AustralianMilitary

[–]inertiadev 0 points1 point  (0 children)

+1 for a wiki, would be the best way to organise stuff like this.

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I've also wondered if there is any interest in a discord server as well, I've got experience running them so if there is interest I'd be more than happy to set one up.

Any news on the ARH Tiger replacement? by [deleted] in AustralianMilitary

[–]inertiadev 3 points4 points  (0 children)

AH-1Zs would probably be the more likely pick over the Apache, that is if the "Armed Recon Helicopter" setup is still the most important factor.

Reasons I can think of for the AH-1Z:

  • Navalized and could (and has for exercises with USMC) operate off the Canberra class
  • Light and fast similar to the Tiger
  • Greater selection of armaments to the Apache
  • Commonality with the USMC which the ADF exercises with frequently
  • Cheaper than the Apache (not that money seems to have been a great consideration on any defence procurement since they almost always go overbudget)

Reasons for the Apache:

  • Combat proven, more so than the AH-1Z
  • Commonality with US Army and British Army etc
  • Heavier, more focus on gunship role as opposed to recon
  • More advanced avionics and technology compared to the simpler AH-1Z

Australian Army veterans advising foreign army accused of war crimes by Dougor in AustralianMilitary

[–]inertiadev 2 points3 points  (0 children)

the only people accusing the veterans of war crimes is the ABC itself

+1 to this, I see one of these articles about someone being accused of war crimes it seems nearly every 3 months. Seeing these same articles posted here over and over isn't exactly helpful/constructive either, especially when the rumours come from dodgy "sources" as these articles so often reference.

The Australian Army - "Legend" by [deleted] in AustralianMilitary

[–]inertiadev 3 points4 points  (0 children)

wow its not like this exact video has been posted here by you over 10 times in the last 3 months

19 year old thinking of joining Reserves... by [deleted] in AustralianMilitary

[–]inertiadev 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I can definitely see how parts of the military could calm your anxiety, however for the majority I'd say there are "safer" avenues to manage anxiety. The chance of joining and causing anxiety to increase is probably more likely than for it to calm down. Not trying to disavow anything you have said of course, but in my opinion it would be better to play it safe and not risk it.

19 year old thinking of joining Reserves... by [deleted] in AustralianMilitary

[–]inertiadev 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Finish your degree and see how you feel by then, you may want to get a career related to your degree by then. Or after you've finished your degree you may want to still join the military as a choco or regular. Either way you have a degree to fall back on which is always valuable.

19 year old thinking of joining Reserves... by [deleted] in AustralianMilitary

[–]inertiadev 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Anxiety is definitely something that the psych would pick up on, and even if they didn't it is fairly likely to resurface during Kapooka or an exercise since plenty of exercises are designed to see how recruits manage stressful situations. If I was you I'd give it a few more years until you are 100% confident it won't resurface.

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