Much needed support

repeter · 07-22-09, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by gunner

The Helicopter, or lack of, debate shows no sign of going away

Government slaps down minister over shortage of helicopters - Telegraph

"In an exclusive interview, Lord Malloch-Brown told The Daily Telegraph that “we definitely don’t have enough helicopters”. "

Lord Malloch-Brown is the most senior Cabinet member to show support for the need for more mobility in the form of Helicopters, its a pity he was not a little more vociferous when he perhaps had some influence.

along with the two most senior serving Military personnel too voice concern

"Last week Gen Sir Richard Dannatt, the head of the Army, criticised Mr Brown and ministers for failing to supply enough men, vehicles and equipment. Air Chief Marshal Sir Jock Stirrup, the Chief of Defence Staff, also insisted that more helicopters would save lives."

Edited to add, for comparison. The American contingent of 4000 Marines turned up with 100 Helicopters. The British have around 28 [depending on what source you use] for the whole of our 9200 troops.

Lets hope demand meets the need. And pretty damn soon.

Paul

Ugh, why the hell can't they just send in some Sikorsky's, and shut the arguement down...as a matter of fact, we need some more as well...

gunner · 07-28-09, 08:41 AM

It seems Operation Panthers Claw was a success. Achieving the desired affect of driving the Taliban out

http://extras.timesonline.co.uk/pdfs...noperation.pdf

Total UK fatalities 10

But surprise-surprise we need more troops to secure the area

Britain will need more troops in Afghanistan, say army chiefs - Times Online

"Britain may need to send more troops to Afghanistan despite the success of Operation Panther’s Claw, military chiefs admit.

Brigadier Tim Radford, commander of Task Force Helmand, said that the existing troops could not be expected to mount further significant operations without reinforcements.

The scale of the challenge was revealed yesterday as it emerged that British soldiers have faced nearly 1,000 roadside bombs in the past three months. Although 3,000 troops managed to drive out about 500 Taleban during the five-week offensive, they will be fully deployed holding an area in Helmand province about the size of the Isle of Wight, their commanding officer admitted"

And a special thanks to the US Military for the assistance in our mobility there Helicopter support was invaluable [again]

Paul

07-28-09, 08:41 AM	#12
gunner Educator Join Date: Dec 2007 Last Seen: Today 05:53 PM Location: uk Posts: 1,238 Thanks: 885 Thanked 344 Times in 253 Posts Lean: Centrist Gender:	Re: Much needed support It seems Operation Panthers Claw was a success. Achieving the desired affect of driving the Taliban out http://extras.timesonline.co.uk/pdfs...noperation.pdf Total UK fatalities 10 But surprise-surprise we need more troops to secure the area Britain will need more troops in Afghanistan, say army chiefs - Times Online "Britain may need to send more troops to Afghanistan despite the success of Operation Panther’s Claw, military chiefs admit. Brigadier Tim Radford, commander of Task Force Helmand, said that the existing troops could not be expected to mount further significant operations without reinforcements. The scale of the challenge was revealed yesterday as it emerged that British soldiers have faced nearly 1,000 roadside bombs in the past three months. Although 3,000 troops managed to drive out about 500 Taleban during the five-week offensive, they will be fully deployed holding an area in Helmand province about the size of the Isle of Wight, their commanding officer admitted" And a special thanks to the US Military for the assistance in our mobility there Helicopter support was invaluable [again] Paul
	__________________ Educate people without religion and you make them but clever devils Duke of Wellington Last edited by gunner; 07-28-09 at 08:42 AM.

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