@specialopsmag Always interested by spec ops operator kit set-ups. Here the radio antennae position looks like it would be in his eye line as the operator moved his head to the right, including with NVGs. And the antenna is in the space where he would shoulder his rifle.
@PhoneyMajor I also understand that one of his early contributions was that his natural diligence improved the training of the new unit in the new skills they required. Thereby helping to balance Stirlings own instincts as the SAS established, as you mention.
@zachsdorfman It appears initial Russian strategic objectives have been disrupted by the tacitcal guile of the UA. Watch the operational level though. Significant Russian gains have been made. War aims can and will change, thereby shaping the forthcoming political settlement.
@LtGenStickland@UN_MINUSMA@BritishArmy Time to leave west Africa to its own devices. CT posture only; partnered posture - Rangers? UK only went there to fulfil a French ask to burden share. The situation has now changed; time to reassess.
@shashj Having an entity that represents the survival of the Ukrainian sovereign government, even in exile, is vital for the west to legitimise continued support.