Originally Posted by JimP (Post 666068)

$Bill Clinton, when he "reduced the size government," did so on the backs of cutting the active force. He put the combat power of the Army into the Guard, and the CS,CSS into the Reserves. Smart in one way in that if we ever MOB for a "war," the hometown goes and gets immediate support. That was part and parcel of his militant adventurism around the world with Madelain Albright (half-bright). Many of these places we are still stuck, a generation later.

It's unfair to the Guard as they have to complete the individual, common, and collective tasks in 29 days for the year, wherein our active forces barely can get them done in 365 days. We can do EO/SHARP/suicide prevention/and security awareness training like crazy, but running a range or getting out and practicing killing our enemies..?? Not so much.

Not sure about the arming status of the Guard, but when we discussed it down here, if they are federalized (Title 10), the decision was made NOT to arm them (allow rounds). As usual, I think that a stupid decision. If it is dangerous enough to have the guard and require them to have weapons, they should have the rounds for the weapons. If the Brass doesn't "trust" their troops with live rounds, then the Brass should be relieved for failure to train their forces adequately.

Originally Posted by tom kelly (Post 666084)

Have family members in the NG, They are GOOD PEOPLE, however, they & probably 99.9% of the NG are not trained for police work by & large. I along with other FOG's remember Kent State & that tragedy. A lot of people in a crowd & agitators screaming at Authority (people in uniform & carrying weapons) Some ass-wipe hollers "Those guns aren't loaded" that's all it takes for a giant shit-show to ensue. The Answer, I don't have one, way above my pay grade & expertise. THOUGHTS...

Originally Posted by frostfire (Post 666082)

You just gave me ptsd as I flashback to....

There I was...
Got the marksmanship team to give few days of solid coaching
Spent $$$ to get civilian SME to give solid commo training w the latest gear

All cut short :( to complete trans training an walk around in jeans
O’s legacies :boohoo

Originally Posted by Swoop (Post 666107)

I don’t seem to remember as much enthusiasm for bringing in the Guard during this past summer’s “mostly peaceful” rioting, looting and fire-sale events. JMOO

DOL

Originally Posted by JimP (Post 666109)

that's cause you're a hating, hateful hater full of hate and white privilege who can't see his toxic whiteness.

Originally Posted by Swoop (Post 666107)

I don’t seem to remember as much enthusiasm for bringing in the Guard during this past summer’s “mostly peaceful” rioting, looting and fire-sale events. JMOO

DOL

Originally Posted by Swoop (Post 666107)

I don’t seem to remember as much enthusiasm for bringing in the Guard during this past summer’s “mostly peaceful” rioting, looting and fire-sale events. JMOO

DOL

Originally Posted by Old Dog New Trick (Post 666120)

That was a figment of your imagination. What you were seeing was a hoax, a myth. Fat Jerry is a beacon of truth! CNN the arbiter of facts!