Infantry Discussion Thread part 11: Gallas Razor edition.

[Mansuriyyah Islamic State]

Hi all, Dam this thread is getting sad. I first joined NationStates because I kept running into these military threads while looking up military info on the web. I have never posted here because I am a horrible speller, slooow typist, and I hate getting into arguments over the internet. But now I have to make a post just so I can find it

Yeah allot of us have stopped posting as much as we used to because we have issues with moderation being heavy-handed with us and the forums in general. They also have come down to warn or ban people for a period of time because of the use of actual mechanical terms because they perceived it as some kind of insult or something with no real apology or attempt to talk with us about it. As well we used a word which became a term of endearment between us in these threads for people who put allot of effort and work into something and they also put the lid on it because people who don't post here get offended.

We've mostly moved to Discord and post there now. A few still post here but they don't post nearly as much as they used to, me included.

Would someone be so kind to provide the link to the discord server? I really miss reading the discussions on this thread even though I don't really post

[Ideal Britain]

Would most NEETs be too criminal to enlist in Logistics, the infantry, armoured cavalry or the artillery (e.g. have unspent convictions)?

See: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/rehabilitation-periods

[Austria-Bohemia-Hungary]

most NEETs be too criminal

Congrats on offending me?
Edit: And now I'm doubly offended?

[Ideal Britain]

most NEETs be too criminal

Congrats on offending me?

It was a question, I try my best to be polite and I apologise for any offence caused.
By the way, if you’re a British or Commonwealth citizen, the armed forces are recruiting.

[Ideal Britain]

most NEETs be too criminal

Congrats on offending me?
Edit: And now I'm doubly offended?

What’s offensive about me thinking you’re a British or Commonwealth National?

Now I am offended both as a British citizen and as someone with Pakistani heritage.

[Immoren]

Would most NEETs be too criminal to enlist in Logistics, the infantry, armoured cavalry or the artillery (e.g. have unspent convictions)?

See: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/rehabilitation-periods

NEETs should be press ganged to shuffle boxes in storage regiments.

[Gallia-]

Would most NEETs be too criminal to enlist in Logistics, the infantry, armoured cavalry or the artillery (e.g. have unspent convictions)?

See: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/rehabilitation-periods

NEETs should be press ganged to shuffle boxes in storage regiments.

Deeply based.

[Crookfur]

Would most NEETs be too criminal to enlist in Logistics, the infantry, armoured cavalry or the artillery (e.g. have unspent convictions)?

See: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/rehabilitation-periods

A couple of quick searches and back of the envelope calcs suggest about 2.5% of NEETs receive custodial sentences (a quick short hand for convictions that take time to be discharged).
This is compared to to a roughly 0.5% of the population as a whole.

This is very rough work using definitions that might not fit yours, you would probably be better served using whatever academic library services (ATHENS etc) you have access to to see what is being published in this feild.

But in short the answer is likely no.

[Immoren]

Or maybe that was something forced upon by some short comings in BTR-60.

[Ideal Britain]

Would most NEETs be too criminal to enlist in Logistics, the infantry, armoured cavalry or the artillery (e.g. have unspent convictions)?

See: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/rehabilitation-periods

A couple of quick searches and back of the envelope calcs suggest about 2.5% of NEETs receive custodial sentences (a quick short hand for convictions that take time to be discharged).
This is compared to to a roughly 0.5% of the population as a whole.

This is very rough work using definitions that might not fit yours, you would probably be better served using whatever academic library services (ATHENS etc) you have access to to see what is being published in this feild.

But in short the answer is likely no.

Thank you.

[Immoren]

Platoon HQ
Platoon is led by company quartermaster who is responsible for managing platoon and handly supply and service based on commanders orders. Clerical NCO and specialist hand company's paperwork and possible paper mail to and from bttalion postal station. Clerical NCO acts as quartermasters righthand man. There is also driver.

Food service squad
Food service squad manages company food storage and are responsible for feeding the company. They have enough food for one days needs stockpiled. (soldiers are supposed to carry day MRE in their person) They're also equipped with field kitchen and are supposed to use it whenever there is time.

Medical squad
Medical squad sets up company first aid station and they're supposed to be first after care wounded get after evacuation but before forwarded to battalion medical station. Medical NCO is also boss of medics under infantry platoons.

Maintenance and delivery squad
Maintenance and delivery squad set up maintenance and supply station. This station is primary repair station and is responsible for doing immediate minor care for vehicles and weapons. Squad's purpose is also to handle giving out munitions to the company's component platoons.

[Ideal Britain]

Is it realistic that combat trauma (e.g. combat-related PTSD) could lead to infantrymen smoking cannabis in the street?

[Gallia-]

Yes cannabis has anti-anxiety properties.

[Ideal Britain]

Yes cannabis has anti-anxiety properties.

Thank you.

Is it true that cannabis can lead to paranoia?

I’m trying to develop a storyline where a soldier with PTSD smokes cannabis and gets into a serious fight, prompting an investigation.

[The Manticoran Empire]

Yes cannabis has anti-anxiety properties.

Thank you.

Is it true that cannabis can lead to paranoia?

I’m trying to develop a storyline where a soldier with PTSD smokes cannabis and gets into a serious fight, prompting an investigation.

Not really. Cannabis relaxes you, increases your appetite, gives a sense of euphoria. It doesn't really make you paranoid. The exception arises with high doses, which can lead to paranoia, delusions, and panic attacks. For the most part, however, that's not really an issue.

[Ideal Britain]

Thank you.

Is it true that cannabis can lead to paranoia?

I’m trying to develop a storyline where a soldier with PTSD smokes cannabis and gets into a serious fight, prompting an investigation.

Not really. Cannabis relaxes you, increases your appetite, gives a sense of euphoria. It doesn't really make you paranoid. The exception arises with high doses, which can lead to paranoia, delusions, and panic attacks. For the most part, however, that's not really an issue.

Thanks.
It would have to be an off-duty infantryman then (he wouldn’t want to fall asleep on guard duties with high doses).

How much is a high dose?

[Vrijstaat Limburg]

Thank you.

Is it true that cannabis can lead to paranoia?

I’m trying to develop a storyline where a soldier with PTSD smokes cannabis and gets into a serious fight, prompting an investigation.

Not really. Cannabis relaxes you, increases your appetite, gives a sense of euphoria. It doesn't really make you paranoid. The exception arises with high doses, which can lead to paranoia, delusions, and panic attacks. For the most part, however, that's not really an issue.

According to the NHS, common symptoms of cannabis use include, among others:

• Feeling faint or sick
• experiencing mild hallucinations
• feeling confused, anxious or paranoid

Those that regularly use cannabis have, according to the NHS, got a higher probability of developing:

• Psychotic illnesses, including schizophrenia
• Asthmatic episodes in people with asthma
• An addiction to cannabis
• A deterioration in fertility for both men snd women
• An uncomfortable and painful cough

All these symptoms can be exacerbated depending on the frequency of use, the age when abusers picked up the drug (those that were introduced to THC as children or teens tend to be more dependent on it), the ‘heaviness’ of the drug itself and the longevity of use.

Why you’re asking people about the psychological side effects of weed in an Infantry Discussion Thread is beyond me, though. Especially if you could’ve just googled “weed side effects”.

Disclaimer: I’m not a medical professional. I shamelessly stole my info from this article.

[Gallia-]

Yes cannabis has anti-anxiety properties.

Thank you.

Is it true that cannabis can lead to paranoia?

I’m trying to develop a storyline where a soldier with PTSD smokes cannabis and gets into a serious fight, prompting an investigation.

Yes, THC can cause paranoia, and exacerbates preexisting schizophrenia, because it acts on the amygdala.

[Dtn]

How much is a high dose?

It could be just one or two marijuanas.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dx0doeD8MZk

[Ideal Britain]

How much is a high dose?

It could be just one or two marijuanas.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dx0doeD8MZk

Thank you.

[Laka Strolistandiler]

How feasible would a Krieg Death Korps-ish type of loadout be in a modern trench war (Irano-Iraqi style)? Like I love the aesthetics but don’t want to sacrifice too much of realism for that.

[Gallia-]

I don't know what that means but Basiji probably didn't have many guns and the average Iranian shooter probably wasn't wearing anything more than his fatigues, a gas mask, a K-pot, and carrying a <insert gun here> and atropine.

[Laka Strolistandiler]

I don't know what that means but Basiji probably didn't have many guns and the average Iranian shooter probably wasn't wearing anything more than his fatigues, a gas mask, a K-pot, and carrying a <insert gun here> and atropine.

Well by “Iraq-Iranian style” I meant that both sides are relatively mechanized and well-equipped but still can’t break through the defenses which results in a trench war.

[Austria-Bohemia-Hungary]

I don't know what that means but Basiji probably didn't have many guns and the average Iranian shooter probably wasn't wearing anything more than his fatigues, a gas mask, a K-pot, and carrying a <insert gun here> and atropine.

Well by “Iraq-Iranian style” I meant that both sides are relatively mechanized and well-equipped but still can’t break through the defenses which results in a trench war.

If you take 10 years to do what britain learned in 2 you probs aren't competent to fight any other sort of war to-bee-ach.

[Laka Strolistandiler]

Well by “Iraq-Iranian style” I meant that both sides are relatively mechanized and well-equipped but still can’t break through the defenses which results in a trench war.

If you take 10 years to do what britain learned in 2 you probs aren't competent to fight any other sort of war to-bee-ach.

Look, I just want to make a MT war RP with trench warfare and stuff... What exactly do you mean by this?