Originally posted by vito_corleone:
the difference is the fervour which the militants have in driving
out US forces out of the middle east whereas most US troops are
reluctant personell just like most SAF reservists...best equipped
but unfortunately not trained for urban warfare and desert warfare.
US MARINES note MARINES, forces which have been trained to storm
beaches were sent deep into the harsh iraqi desert towns to fight
insurgents...its like sending a surfer into artic
waters..preparedness and mindset are and will continue to be
pivotal forces in victory and not numbers or
firepower.
Yes, the difference is the fervour of the IRAQI Militants, which
is a result of the pride and anger that is in reaction to the
manner in which the 'gung-ho' US Military had conducted themselves
- kicking down doors in surprise checks of Iraqi homes, and not
appreciating that thier actions has insulted and affected the
modesty of the Iraqi womenfolks.
Can Singaporeans also feel the same anger and conduct ourselves
with fervour if ever the day comes that Singapore is invaded
?
I believe that with the constant training, pride in ourselves, and
the discovery of our personal capacity to endure the hardships
during training, and with a clear organisation structure, doctrine,
systems, and plans - we will be able to a very poisonous
prawn.
If the Iraqi militants can be so effective with their disorganised
structure, will we not be more effective as a trained and well
organised SAF ?
With at least 350k of NSF and regulars, all well equiped and
trained, the SAF will be a force that will require a larger
overwhelming force to suppress us.
