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Originally Posted by RadioM
Oceania is not tank country, look back in 10 years time and see how little use they will have been. We need speed more than anything. For intimidation we'd be better off with apache's. Jump on it, jump on it.
Escort wise we do have some subs, I'm sure they are looking for something to do.
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The problem is not solely an issue of the terrain, there was an option for Leos to go to Timor, but the CO of 1 Amd., in his wisdom, decided that the mission was not suited for them. Apparently they only fight "real" wars you see.
I would have thought any experience is better than NONE AT ALL, but that's just me.
Besides, while the primary goal of the ADF should be in regional stability and intervention mission, most likely not above a mid-intensity civil war (although the southern Philippines are an option for higher intensity conflict), we have to plan for the event that we are required to play a real role in a larger conflict outside of our region.
Which requires tanks and attack helos, and more than 59 and 22 of them respectively. I suspect we may get them down the track anyway so it shouldn't be too much of a hassle. Basically, the Army needs to come first now, because even if the RAAF 'only' get Super Hornets, then we'll still have by far the largest, best trained and best equipped AF in the region, as can be said for the RAN hands down. This cannot be said for the Army, other than training.