1621 others browsing the Canadian Forums! Join us!Australia is on its own and can't really count on New Zealand to bail them out. Nonetheless, it would be quite easy to take Australia is one wanted to.
Quote: Originally Posted by DasFXAustralia, New Zealand and the US have a defense treaty referred to as ANZUS.Australia is on its own and can't really count on New Zealand to bail them out. Nonetheless, it would be quite easy to take Australia is one wanted to.
Quote: Originally Posted by Said1Out of necessity, not out of good will.Australia plays a large role in "keeping the peace" in South East Asia too.
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Bah! Headers in Caps make me so mad!
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from what I have read Australia depsite its significantly smaller population spends more money on their military than Canada does.......but I guess if we had a draft we would have more manpower.
The only reason Australia spends more money per capita is because they know what it is like to be invaded. Ever since Darwin was attacked they've been more aware of external threats.
Canadians love to put down their military, yet when plans are put into place to beef it up, we complain about the cost.
Quote: from what I have read Australia depsite its significantly smaller population spends more money on their military than Canada does.......but I guess if we had a draft we would have more manpower. That was once true, however since 2003 there has been a steady increase in the amount of money spent on the Canadian Forces. Last fiscal year (2005) the Canadian Government spent in the neighbourhood of $14 Billion on defence, while for the same period the Australian Defence Force only received $10 Billion. The Australians are planning to boost their annual defence spending to around $15 Billion, however despite talks no gears have been put in motion to realocate the funding. As for Canada, the CF has been allocated for the 2006 fiscal year a $5 Billion hike in funding, with an additional $7 Billion in the following year, placing Canada's defence spending at around $26 Billion by the end of 2007. This is a result of a renewed interest by the Canadian public in the welfare of it's soldiers, sailors, and airmen. Hopefully this trend will continue and additional funds will be funneled to the Forces. As for a draft I highly doubt our nation will ever see one of those put in to effect. We went through three major conflicts during the 20th Century and never instituted a draft/conscription (although plans were layed at the end of World War II).
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Canadian Plan to Domainte the USA.
Ok surprise attack of most of our forces into NY state.. they'd never expect it. At the same time we'd have to have alliances with most of the nations around the world. While this is happening. Russia attacks Alaska and takes it no real problems and goes threw Canada to both defeand our border and to attack the cent and western states. Mexico pulls a Canada and attacks up into New Mexico and all the states which were annexed by the USA. Cuba would use it's sizable force (for it's size) and attacks florida. Then we all wait for China or India to send over at least another million troops for us as re-enforcements to help push the Canadian, Russian, Cuban Mexican armiries into American terrortory. It works, well at least in a Civ 3 mod I made once. =-D
Towed 155's... talk about WWII!
Load bearing vests are nothing new. Load bearing is basically distributing the gear equally around your body. We had load bear vests and web gear in the 80's. Canteens at your butt with a first aid kit in between, ammo mag pouches in front. The bottom line is your shoulders bear the equally distributed weight.
Your boots are cuter than ours.
Ok surprise attack of most of our forces into NY state.. they'd never expect it. At the same time we'd have to have alliances with most of the nations around the world. While this is happening. Russia attacks Alaska and takes it no real problems and goes threw Canada to both defeand our border and to attack the cent and western states. Mexico pulls a Canada and attacks up into New Mexico and all the states which were annexed by the USA. Cuba would use it's sizable force (for it's size) and attacks florida. Then we all wait for China or India to send over at least another million troops for us as re-enforcements to help push the Canadian, Russian, Cuban Mexican armiries into American terrortory. It works, well at least in a Civ 3 mod I made once.
WoW, this must be whats left of the Has been Liberal Website.
I have noticed that in the past few months the air of Canadian Content has changed.
Does anyone know what brought on this change?
Quote: Originally Posted by EagleSmackLinkI have noticed that in the past few months the air of Canadian Content has changed.
Does anyone know what brought on this change?
I left for a bit and came back to this NEW and GREAT forum.
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I have noticed that in the past few months the air of Canadian Content has changed.
Does anyone know what brought on this change?
It does seem a bit more open to discussions without too much of the close mindedness that once permeated this forum.
I like the change and hope that I have not spoken too soon.
Well what pushes my buttons is when you say that the Canadian Vest has the US Military in awe. The bottom line is making the equipment that is on the load bearing vest lighter. We naturally can't make ammo lighter or water but all armed forces use load bearing equipment. May I ask what makes the Canadian vest superior than the American as far as load bearing?
The US has not used black boots for years. When I was in we were issued black boots but now they issue Gortex boots to all Marines. Black leather boots are history and good ridens to them as they were not efficient at all. When I fought in Panama we were issued Vietnam era Jungle Boots which were slightly better than all leather boots. The Gortex boots they use today are more superior. Plus you don't have to polish them and that was a pain when you were in garrison.
Maybe as a Marine I don't like the idea of digging in at all but I do see the need for static defense in certain situations. As long as you are not digging in for an extended period of time. Mobile arty is more self sustained than a fixed arty unit.
Thanks for the information, I was looking at stats from 2003 that showed Canada expenditures as under 10 billion. Know of any good websites?
I'm beginning to believe Mogz is in military espionage, either that, or I have just have fallen in love with his avatar and believe anything he says