This is a topic that may have been done to death in the past,but as a newby here,Ill bring it up again.
Should the Naval service give up the whole notion of being a Naval force?
All the duties currently preformed are that of a coastguard,the only difference being the colour of the ships,which are largely inadequate for a proper naval role,considering the armament,the quantity and the area they are expected to defend. Better off admitting the truth and leaving Naval operations to somebody who Knows how,like the RN or the FFrench.
Meanwhile the boats that work with the NS,operated by civilian DF personell,should they be taken under full control of this NS/Coastguard?
Some are passenger ferries,for carrying personell to the island,more are small tugs or ropeboats to assist when Mooring. Most are 1950s vintage,very shabby,and operated for the most part by crew approaching retirment.
Its time to tidy up the act down there.
Should the Naval service give up the whole notion of being a Naval force?
All the duties currently preformed are that of a coastguard,the only difference being the colour of the ships,which are largely inadequate for a proper naval role,considering the armament,the quantity and the area they are expected to defend. Better off admitting the truth and leaving Naval operations to somebody who Knows how,like the RN or the FFrench.
Meanwhile the boats that work with the NS,operated by civilian DF personell,should they be taken under full control of this NS/Coastguard?
Some are passenger ferries,for carrying personell to the island,more are small tugs or ropeboats to assist when Mooring. Most are 1950s vintage,very shabby,and operated for the most part by crew approaching retirment.
Its time to tidy up the act down there.
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