What Would The Other Captains Have Done?

Sionnach Glic · Post by **Sionnach Glic** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 11:11 am

Ah, I see.

Deepcrush · Post by **Deepcrush** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 8:37 pm

Basic Training can't be shorten, its as short as it can get by the allotment of the Joint Chiefs. What they have done is remove most of the training courses that come after basic. The idea being that troops can be in place within the week the finish basic.

Sionnach Glic · Post by **Sionnach Glic** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 8:42 pm

Ah, I understand now. I thought there were only extra courses after basic for specialist troops (snipers, etc).
Thanks.

Deepcrush · Post by **Deepcrush** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 9:10 pm

The US uses Basic to "introduce" troops to the equipment and tactics they will need in the field. We have later trainings that teach them how to use it.

Sionnach Glic · Post by **Sionnach Glic** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 9:14 pm

So every soldier would go through basic, and then go on and do extra courses after?

Deepcrush · Post by **Deepcrush** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 9:26 pm

Yup, think of it as a grade system.

Grade 1 - Basic
Grade 2 - Advanced Basic
Grade 3 - Specialist training.

Sionnach Glic · Post by **Sionnach Glic** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 9:28 pm

Ah, I get it now. Thanks.

Chris Propst · Post by **Chris Propst** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 7:35 am

Mark wrote:Good point. On a related note, I've often wondered about the relative physical strength and stamina of Bajorans. I've heard it mentioned before that they were slightly physically inferior to humans, but I just didn't see that in the show. Thoughts and observations??

I was always under the impression that Bajorans were, on average, physically comparable in strength to humans. That goes for Klingons too, IMO. I always thought they were naturally the same physical strength, but presumably as a warrior culture they probably devoted more time to developing fitness. Recall, Major Kira was able to take out Klingons in "Way of the Warrior." Hell, even Picard could hold his own in "Sins of the Father."

Rochey wrote:Ah, right.

Oh, and what's "jump school"? I'm getting this bizzare mental image of US troops advancing on Iraqi positions on pogo sticks.

I don't think 'advancing on Iraqi positions' is a very realistic image of how a conflict like the Iraq occupation is attempted. (even without the pogo sticks.)

Sionnach Glic · Post by **Sionnach Glic** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 5:09 pm

I never said it was a realistic image, just the first one that came to mind.

Post by **Mikey** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 12:27 am

Chris Propst wrote:That goes for Klingons too, IMO. I always thought they were naturally the same physical strength, but presumably as a warrior culture they probably devoted more time to developing fitness.

Judging by the canon physiological features mentioned about Klingons, all geared to increasing stamina, damage resistance, etc., I'd say it's safe to assume that they also enjoyed natural greater-than-human average strength.

Rochey wrote:I never said it was a realistic image, just the first one that came to mind.

Sorry - I didn't realize it would take a military historian like Seafort to decipher my code.

Post by **Tsukiyumi** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 1:28 am

Mikey wrote:Judging by the canon physiological features mentioned about Klingons, all geared to increasing stamina, damage resistance, etc., I'd say it's safe to assume that they also enjoyed natural greater-than-human average strength...

I don't remember the episode, but Worf lifted Bashir by the throat using one hand... Definately not average human strength.

Mark · Post by **Mark** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 2:55 am

And Starfleet officers need the old double fisted punch to do any real damage.

Sionnach Glic · Post by **Sionnach Glic** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 5:09 pm

I think it's been canonicaly shown that Klingons are stronger than humans.

Mark · Post by **Mark** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 10:12 pm

Is anyone weaker that humans? Gees...............everyone is stronger than us

Sionnach Glic · Post by **Sionnach Glic** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 5:17 pm

The Ferengi might be, though I'm not sure.

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