Chong : Hong !
Cruising around the blogosphere this morning I came across Joel’s take on this recent piece from Simon World - I hadn’t read it before now and now that I have, I’ve got some thoughts.
In rare criticism, the People’s Liberation Army Daily has criticised the armed forces taking part in a major live-fire exercise for their lack of efficiency and failure to master the skills needed to wage information warfare. The criticism followed poor results from the recent Hanhai Storm exercises on the Kerqin grassland in Tongliao city , Inner Mongolia , according to the paper.
Three divisions, comprising about 50,000 troops, from the Shenyang military region took part in the four-stage exercises, in which the troops representing the PLA were defeated by the enemy Blue Army - believed to have simulated US battle techniques.
In the first stage, the Red Army was ordered to repel the attacking Blue Army. Despite its firepower being strengthened by the availability of six hi-tech aircraft, the Red Army troops were defeated because the army commander forgot to call in air support. The other three stages revealed the PLA officers were slow to respond and did not have a firm grasp of the advanced technologies needed to stage information warfare.
Antony Wong, president of the International Military Association in Macau, thought the exercises simulated a “ground battle” on the Korean Peninsula, with the Blue Army representing the US.
I do hope somebody in the Washington/Seoul heirarchy is paying attention to this, not that a country conducting exercises to keep its soldiers in the practice of warfighting is necessarily worrying, but consider the location and capabilities of the groups concerned and this becomes something to keep an eye on.
Given that the Shenyang Military Region has a field strength of 250,000 it becomes fairly clear (well to me anyway) that this was an exercise of the command structure (look at the number of troops utilised) and it would appear they did not do so well. With any luck this means the command and logistical infrastructure does not yet exist to such a degree as to be able to effectively weild a quarter of a million soldiers in a field environment (no mean feat for certain) - chances are it doesn’t though, more likely is one or two of the commanders are just good old fashioned clusterf#c#s.
As yet there is nothing, as far as I am concerned, to be troubled by, however the recent tensions on and around the peninsula (NB: final emphasised paragraph) make it fairly clear to me that now is the time for diplomacy, not posturing (from both sides - don’t hear me wrong there). It’s time for the generally useless politicians of the world to step up and begin a dialogue of interaction and peace, start early before any (ok - too much more) bad blood starts running - please don’t fuck this up as well, it’s not in anyone’s best interests.
Hat Tip to Joel and Simon - linkage/emphasis inside article mine.
All people deserve good life and home loans or just bank loan will make it much better. Just because people’s freedom is based on money.
Comment by JeffersonMILDRED — July 30, 2010
In the first stage, the Red Army was ordered to repel the attacking Blue Army. Despite its firepower being strengthened by the availability of six hi-tech aircraftnba jerseys wholesale the Red Army troops were defeated because the army commander forgot to call in air support. The other three stages revealed the PLA officers were slow to respond and did not have a firm grasp of the advanced technologies needed to stage information warfare.
Comment by wholesale jerseys — August 27, 2011
cheap mlb jerseys, wholesale mlb jerseys, authentic mlb jerseys
Comment by cheap mlb jerseys — September 16, 2011
cheap nba jerseys, wholesale nba jerseys, authentic nba jerseys
Comment by cheap nba jerseys — September 16, 2011
cheap nfl jerseys, wholesale nfl jerseys, anthentic nfl jerseys
Comment by cheap nfl jerseys — September 16, 2011
This is the Chump Annual Desk, and we accept a admirer actuality who does not apperceive who he is. If anyone can appear and analyze womens winter boots sale, amuse do so.
Comment by 2011 new sunglasses — September 17, 2011
And where does Kurkov say “Ukrainians are getting uppity and ignoring the great Russian traditions”?
Comment by Coach Purses — September 22, 2011
Very happy to see your article, I very much to like and agree with your point of view.
Comment by Matthew Stafford Jersey — October 15, 2011
The trickle down effect of the money not coming in affected everyone.
Comment by Jordy Nelson Jersey — October 15, 2011
Thanks so very much for taking your time to create this very useful and informative site.I have learned a lot from your site. Thanks!! I think you have done an excellent job with your site.I will return in the near future.
Comment by Brian Orakpo Jersey — October 15, 2011
Great post,I will read your post time to time.thank you!
Comment by Lions Jersey — October 15, 2011
This is an inspirational and fantastic writing for other writers and artists to follow this website provides such a valuable information.
Comment by Aaron Kampman Jersey — October 15, 2011
would like to thank you for the efforts you have made in composing this article.thanks for sharing the great information.
Comment by redskins jerseys — October 15, 2011
I like you write something, really very good!
Comment by cheap jerseys — October 17, 2011
cheap nfl jerseys for men and women save you more time and more money, cheap jerseys are favorite by many fans.
Comment by cheap nfl jerseys — October 17, 2011
welcome to http://www.buypatritosjersey.com,thanks for sharing!
Comment by ravens jersey — October 25, 2011
wolcome to http://www.buychiefsjersey.com,thanks for sharing!
Comment by texans jersey — October 25, 2011
If you’re in the corner and have no cash to go out from that, you will need to take the loan. Just because that will help you unquestionably. I get short term loan every time I need and feel myself OK just because of this.
Comment by home loans — October 29, 2011
Bless you for making use of the favorable information and facts in this particular website which will so that you can a great deal spectacular for making use of the truly great products and services in this particular website. My business is actually delighted making use of the astounding products and services in this particular blog site
Comment by christian louboutin sale — November 4, 2011
We Sale Cheap Jerseys ,Buy Cheap NFL Jerseys, MLB Jerseys, NBA Jerseys,NHL Jerseys Wholesale From USA Authentic Quality.
Cheap Ugg Boots
Comment by cheap jerseys — November 9, 2011
I get short term loan every time I need and feel myself OK just because of this.
Comment by GHD Hair Stylers — November 14, 2011
I noise enjoyed this ringing book. Gratify living them stretch. Greets !This is a in fact sure interpret for me, Unoriginality respond that you are earthborn existence of the soul bloggers I e’er saw. Thanks for bill this consultative article.
Comment by north face jackets for women — November 24, 2011
Listed here, you’ll find devices including Scalpel, all the Fold frizzy hair, your splinter etc .. It is necessary that while you are looking for sunglasses under this type, you already know a attitude actually to ensure you do not buy some thing which may become portraying you in a fashion that the cost should try to be indicated.
Comment by discount oakley sunglasses — May 8, 2012