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Originally posted by ExGnr View PostOxymoron, how so ?
The 2FAR have a reputation for being the quickest into action, quickest set up etc out of all the other Regiments, I have witnessed it myself.
Not to mention in the Infantry role they have a much higher representation of trained snipers per head than any other unit in the Army, besides the A.R.W that is.
So unofficially at least they would be elite Arty in comparison to other Arty regiments in the PDF.
The most elite arty trained pers. are they guys off the most recent course, shit hot, up to date with international practices and SOPs and trained by the best in the DF at Artillery ... ie 'das skool'
An when the next course is on they'l have adapted and made something better again! As for the sniper thing, ah sher the arty have FOOs and there as well trained and double as snipers!
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Since when do gunners require snipers? I thought all they needed was someone who could add without taking his socks off, someone who could drive and someone who could read, preferably in one human body (but not always essential) as well as someone to bring up the deckchairs and cold drinks, artillerism being such a heavy workload...
regards
GttC
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Nowt wrong with the dropshorts, they serve a purpose!'He died who loved to live,' they'll say,
'Unselfishly so we might have today!'
Like hell! He fought because he had to fight;
He died that's all. It was his unlucky night.
http://www.salamanderoasis.org/poems...nnis/luck.html
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Originally posted by GoneToTheCanner View PostSince when do gunners require snipers? I thought all they needed was someone who could add without taking his socks off, someone who could drive and someone who could read, preferably in one human body (but not always essential) as well as someone to bring up the deckchairs and cold drinks, artillerism being such a heavy workload...
regards
GttC
started to fire at a sniper up on the dome. Shells went through the copper
and landed to near for comfort at the viceroys lodge in the Phoenix
park.http://forum.irishmilitaryonline.com...lies/happy.gif
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Book due out on Irish DF Artillery from Ralph Riccio due towrd end of year, same quality as the Armour book I believe, should answer all the questions.Covid 19 is not over ....it's still very real..Hand Hygiene, Social Distancing and Masks.. keep safe
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Originally posted by sofa View PostTradition, Going back to the shelling of the fore courts when one gun crew
started to fire at a sniper up on the dome. Shells went through the copper
and landed to near for comfort at the viceroys lodge in the Phoenix
park.http://forum.irishmilitaryonline.com...lies/happy.gif
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Originally posted by colonel decker View PostBiggest danger to a gunner in battle is a sniper. Having your own must be the best defence. Elite Artillary sounds better than Elite Transport.
enemy snipers are way down the list.Last edited by RoyalGreenJacket; 26 September 2011, 20:11.
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Originally posted by ExGnr View PostOxymoron, how so ?
The 2FAR have a reputation for being the quickest into action, quickest set up etc out of all the other Regiments, I have witnessed it myself.
Not to mention in the Infantry role they have a much higher representation of trained snipers per head than any other unit in the Army, besides the A.R.W that is.
So unofficially at least they would be elite Arty in comparison to other Arty regiments in the PDF.
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Originally posted by northie View PostThat didn't help them in this years all army sniper competition................
There always jivin amongst the Arty and the infantry in the DF, lazy this lazy that... ask a yank or brit bout the arty and they'l kiss there feet for saving them with covering fire from miles away!!!
Also firefinder can make it possible for Counter Battery Fire in 90 seconds
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Originally posted by RoyalGreenJacket View Postthe biggest danger to a gunner in battle is enemy artillery, with fast-air and helicopter gunships coming a close second.
enemy snipers are way down the list.
So enemy Sniper's would certainly in the top 5 to 3 potential threats. IMO
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