My assessment is that, given the massive numbers involved and the demonstrated inability of many states to physically control their borders, people will travel nonetheless while accepting that they will be undocumented and illegal aliens in their country of choice. The problem with that is that they form a fertile recruitment pool for persons less-enamoured of Europe, which pool cannot be monitored in any formal manner.
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Originally posted by ancientmariner View Post
My assessment is that, given the massive numbers involved and the demonstrated inability of many states to physically control their borders, people will travel nonetheless while accepting that they will be undocumented and illegal aliens in their country of choice. The problem with that is that they form a fertile recruitment pool for persons less-enamoured of Europe, which pool cannot be monitored in any formal manner.
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Fleet deployments
Originally posted by Sparky42 View PostI doubt it, could we sustain such a double deployment for a long period?
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Originally posted by ancientmariner View PostYou could in a case where all units are manned and fully serviceable. Ideally two ships where one is an MRV type support vessel to provide workshop services, stores, and some crew exchange in extremes e.g. key watchkeepers. In addition an in theatre Base PORT for liquids and R&R. For the MVR it would need to stay on task , while the other ship could be rotated at say, 4 months, and both at 8 months to cover April to October.
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Proposed mediterranean deployments
Originally posted by Sparky42 View PostWell yes but I was answering with the assets that we now have, not what we wish the fleet had. Assuming that the Peacocks are too small for much lift so are ruled out, you are limited to the Eithne/P50/P60 hulls, but right now we only have 2 60's and WB is going to take at least 6 months to work up from delivery if JJ is any guide, so leave her out. That gives you 5 hulls, could we turn around 1 for the first deployment to make a second deployment within the year (and the crew as well)? What would be the impact on operations in Irish waters if we have 3 hulls out (again including the work up period)? Would a deployment of either say a 235 or even a 139 for operations from one of the nations (say based out of Malta) and 1 hull be more sustainable? And generate even more knowledge through the forces?
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DSM's of some description I assume rather than a specific medal.
And please don't let it be of the same variety given to Retiring CoS, demeans any awards when it can be equated to a 'pay off medal'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 hptmurphy View PostDSM's of some description I assume rather than a specific medal.
And please don't let it be of the same variety given to Retiring CoS, demeans any awards when it can be equated to a 'pay off medal'
Not a DSM, its a new issue medal. It will cover all non UN/EU missions over 60 days. The medics who deplyed to Sierra Lenone will be issued the same medal with a different clasp.
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The Government have approved a proposal from the Minister for Defence, Mr. Simon Coveney, T.D., for the deployment of an...
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L.E Roisin.For now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.
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Originally posted by ancientmariner View PostJust announced that P51 LE Roisin is departing on Operation Pontus 2016 on Sunday 1st May to Mediterranean for SR duties. Bon Voyage.
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