undead reindeer cavalry Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Originally posted by sgtgoody (esq): How often do you guys who are reservists in other than U.S. armies train? I know a lot of countries use a smaller standing but a larger reserve component so I was just wondering what the differences are between our systems. in Finland it varies quite a bit depending on your role and training, but theoretically you should have some 5 days of training (read: take part in a military exercise) in every 5 years. so yes, that's an amazing whole one (1) day of training per year by average, and in reality even less for most. it's nothing even remotely close to US system with monthly and annual training, but then again the whole system is very different (in Finland 90% of males receive military training, which creates a constant flow of fresh reservists that far exceeds actual wartime needs). voluntary extra training courses are relatively popular though. annually some 36 000 reservists take part in those, while only some 25 000 (and often less) are called to take part in official military exercises mentioned above. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
track Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Well in Finland at least it depends where your war time placement will be or has it been "fixed". I have had training periods once per year. Sometimes a couple of years in between. You can take voluntary courses if you want and have free time. Many reservist organizations also have an access to army firing ranges so that you can keep up your shooting skills. [ August 14, 2007, 11:56 AM: Message edited by: track ] 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Ross Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Originally posted by Normal Dude: </font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by sgtgoody (esq): </font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Rob Ross: What's the point? Just because you guys spent some of your time in the army are you supposed to be bringing gravitas to this shambles? Didn't start this thread for you. If you don't like it don't post. There is absolutely no need to be an ass when no one is pissing in your gravy. I do not believe that there is a single indication that this thread is supposed to somehow add something to the game or the forum. If you want to post something asking how many people have worked in fast food then by all means do so. As it stands I asked a question, people answered. </font> 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fritzthemoose Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Originally posted by Normal Dude: </font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by NG cavscout: </font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by fritzthemoose: Could not avoid the mandatory draft here in Austria but was lucky to get a not fit for combat duty rating. Which is good However was unlucky enough to get a fit for admin duty rating. Which is bad. :mad: So as a good soldier I cut my losses and looked for another strategy Let some time pass and then before I had to report for service I told them that my eyesight deteriorated even more since the draft. So I got an appointment for a redraft and had to spend another 2 days in the barracks which was bad :mad: However, a eye specialist who is a friend briefed me well enough to get my eyesight result to a not fit for military service level which is good So mission accomplished wow </font> 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
track Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 What does military service do with proving manhood? I thought women can do the measuring just fine or even better. :confused: 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Ross Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Exactly 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secondbrooks Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Overall our (finns) refresment traning has dragged behind the intented amount whole time after ww2. For NCOs and officers the amount is 100 days of refresment traning in whole time while being in reserves... That would mean 5 days for every year during 20 years (of course there's still lovely 20 years in reservetimes ahead, but old guys in that age aren't much fit to fight anymore). For privates and such the amount was maybe 75 days. Amount of days used in average is much less... like said earlier by undead reindeer cavalry. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
track Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Finnish system counts on the fact that a conflict which would involve Finland does not erupt from nowhere. The troops will be gradually called to service and extensively trained if such crisis evolves into armed conflict. In WWII it worked. I do not know for today. There are also troops with many levels of readiness. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zemke Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 US Army and National Guard 1982-Present 45th IN BDE and 1/4 IN OPFOR Served as IN Platoon Leader Scout Platoon Leader Support PL Bn S-4 IN Company Commander CAV Troop Company Commander BDE HHC Company Comander Operations Officer Deployed to Afghanistan 2003-2004...Trained ANA Deployed to Afghanistan 2006-2007...Trained ANP 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikko H. Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Finnish generals have been complaining for years that there are not enough refresher training because of budget shortages. In the next year's defense budget their wishes are granted: amount of refresher training will be dramatically increased. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtMuhammed Posted August 14, 2007 Author Share Posted August 14, 2007 Originally posted by Zemke: US Army and National Guard 1982-Present 45th IN BDE and 1/4 IN OPFOR Served as IN Platoon Leader Scout Platoon Leader Support PL Bn S-4 IN Company Commander CAV Troop Company Commander BDE HHC Company Comander Operations Officer Deployed to Afghanistan 2003-2004...Trained ANA Deployed to Afghanistan 2006-2007...Trained ANP How long have you been in 1/4? I was in C Co from 97 to 2000. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ng cavscout Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Originally posted by Rob Ross: </font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Normal Dude: </font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by sgtgoody (esq): </font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Rob Ross: What's the point? Just because you guys spent some of your time in the army are you supposed to be bringing gravitas to this shambles? Didn't start this thread for you. If you don't like it don't post. There is absolutely no need to be an ass when no one is pissing in your gravy. I do not believe that there is a single indication that this thread is supposed to somehow add something to the game or the forum. If you want to post something asking how many people have worked in fast food then by all means do so. As it stands I asked a question, people answered. </font> 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
track Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 </font><blockquote>code:</font><hr /><pre style="font-size:x-small; font-family: monospace;"> In the next year's defense budget their wishes are granted: amount of refresher training will be dramatically increased.</pre> 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren J Pierson Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 When I was a little kid I rode in a M113 at an army demonstration in Calgary. I got a certificate saying that I am officially a Junior Patricia, although they spelled my name wrong. I'm not sure how that affects my current reserve status. (civilian) Thanks to all who served. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Ross Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 So cavscout, exactly why did you say this then? It's a man thing, you wouldn't understand... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalbrew Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Originally posted by Rob Ross: So cavscout, exactly why did you say this then? </font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />It's a man thing, you wouldn't understand... </font> 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Ross Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Wow, you're nice too. If I get banned for challenging someone who, for no possible reason and without provocation, called me unmanly then that says a lot for this place. Keep out of it, I just want cavscout to explain himself. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Dorosh Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Originally posted by metalbrew: Are you really this stupid? You wandered into a thread and began pissing all over the place. You've been told to leave many times and you refuse. Next step, banned. Have fun with what's left of your life. Dial it down, metalbrew. Aside from butting into something that doesn't concern you, you've taken swipes at Rob and myself in different threads in an unprovoked manner, not to mention you have absolutely no more authority or say in who gets banned around here than Rob, myself, or anyone else not on staff at BF.C. Based on your attack-dog style, I'd gently suggest you are in far more danger of being banned than Rob is. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalbrew Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Originally posted by Michael Dorosh: </font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by metalbrew: Are you really this stupid? You wandered into a thread and began pissing all over the place. You've been told to leave many times and you refuse. Next step, banned. Have fun with what's left of your life. Dial it down, metalbrew. Aside from butting into something that doesn't concern you, you've taken swipes at Rob and myself in different threads in an unprovoked manner, not to mention you have absolutely no more authority or say in who gets banned around here than Rob, myself, or anyone else not on staff at BF.C. Based on your attack-dog style, I'd gently suggest you are in far more danger of being banned than Rob is. </font> 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robplumm Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 2003-2005: 11B, B Co 2/505 of the 82nd 2006-Present: 11A, D Co 2/12 Currently in Iraq for the second time 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtMuhammed Posted August 14, 2007 Author Share Posted August 14, 2007 Well Steve or Matt I guess it is time to close this one up. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius359au Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 may aswell post before it gets closed for troll infestation. Australian Army Medic 82-88 till medically discharged (Broke a Vertabrae ,bad enough to boot me but not quite bad enough to fix then , had the lower lvls of my spine fused just over 2 years ago because of it) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisND Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Hi mom! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tc237 Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 No way, don't lock this thread. That stuff is just a minor flare up that will settle down. Other than the little spat, this thread is great and one of a few I read in the main section. robplumm, What MOS is 11A, Stryker? you guys out of Carson? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis50 Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 No ..don't lock it up cause one person wants to rain on everyone's parade. Just ignore him and continue on. I find it very interesting (this thread). Regards, Gunz 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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