Axxe55
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IMO, if they want to rejoin Russia, I don't think we should intervene or interfere.
Ukraine invasion
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if you buy that, I’ve got some ocean front property in AZ.
Counterpoint: let’s say Pelosi, Shumer, and Biden announce ‘most Americans wish to re-join the commonwealth’ and ask the Brits to bring their .mil over to help make that happen. Should we roll over and let that happen?
I’m not advocating WWIII (which is funny considering how apeshit the world when when Trump smoked that Iranian dude in Iraq) but the US is still the world’s only superpower and leading democracy. Failing to provide moral support to fledgling democracies who, less than forty years ago were raising their own Armies of the Potomac, says the free world is adrfit.
It would be good to remember our Independence and tumultuous period after. Especially that period around 1812.
No dog in the fight but this wikipedia page has some insights into the demographics of Russians in the Ukraine:
Russians in Ukraine - Wikipedia
If these regions want reunification with Russia, why is it necessary to use force against them?
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Watched a clip of a couple of Ukrainian politicians get in a fist fight on a Ukrainian television show this morning on crowder while arguing over whether or not Ukraine should rejoin Russia or not, so I’d say there is at least some sentiment in the country to rejoin.
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I guess it depends.
Are we just giving back the liberal shithole states that want to go back? I mean, I don’t really care for California or New York anyways.
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I would be thrilled to give them back NY, CT, MA, RI, and probably a few others. Make them take CA and IL, too.
I would exoect that they would build a border wall.
How
It’s like Mexico wanting to take Texas back because Mexicans live here
There are Russian speaking enclaves in Ukraine--apparently, in the east. Many living there DO want to be part of Russia, but their EU/NATO-friendly central government will not let them. So Russia plans to "free" them, and will destroy Ukraine's government if they interfere.
The problem is, this is what Germany did with other countries during the appeasement leading up to WWII. The allies let him annex German-speaking areas of other countries, but Hitler just used these areas to build up his military capability to take the rest of those countries and other parts of Europe.
Will Putin stop or take more? I think the pattern is: he will take more of Ukraine, since he took Crimea and Donbas earlier, and has his eye on former Warsaw Pact countries that are now part of NATO. Weakness with Ukraine doesn't help, but weakness for NATO members spells the end of NATO. I suspect our NATO partners are about to drastically increase their militaries.
The problem is, this is what Germany did with other countries during the appeasement leading up to WWII. The allies let him annex German-speaking areas of other countries, but Hitler just used these areas to build up his military capability to take the rest of those countries and other parts of Europe.
Will Putin stop or take more? I think the pattern is: he will take more of Ukraine, since he took Crimea and Donbas earlier, and has his eye on former Warsaw Pact countries that are now part of NATO. Weakness with Ukraine doesn't help, but weakness for NATO members spells the end of NATO. I suspect our NATO partners are about to drastically increase their militaries.
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Things seem to be heating up, just got this in Email.
POSITION: 0017 - EXPLOSIVES SAFETY SPECIALIST
DESIRED GRADE LEVEL: GS-11/12/13
LOCATION: MK, Romania (Black Sea)
DUTIES: Manages the explosives safety program for Area Support Group-Black Sea (ASG-BS) which includes Romania, Bulgaria and Greece. Travels to various ports in the Black Sea area and meets with Port Authorities and Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC) representatives to conduct port site surveys for ammunition and explosives delivery. Provides commanders with drafts for Deviation Approval and Risk Acceptance Documents (DARAD) along with Munitions Risk Assessments (MRA) in order to make informed risk decisions. Conducts the same site surveys at ground storage locations prior to exercises. Surveys Field Ammunition Holding Areas (AHAs), Ammunition Supply Points (ASPs) and Forward Arming and Refueling Points (FARPs) and drafts DARADs & MRA’s to provide commanders to make informed risk decisions.
POSITION: 0017 – EXPLOSIVES SAFETY SPECIALIST
DESIRED GRADE LEVEL: GS-12/13
LOCATION: Kaiserslautern, Germany
DUTIES: Manage the explosives safety program for the 21st Theater Sustainment Command. Travels to various locations throughout the AO and meets with Port Authorities and Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC) representatives to conduct port site surveys for ammunition and explosives delivery. Provides command with drafts for Deviation Approval and Risk Acceptance Documents (DARAD) along with Munitions Risk Assessments (MRA) in order to make informed risk decisions. Conducts the same site surveys at ground storage locations prior to exercises. Surveys Field Ammunition Holding Areas (AHAs), Ammunition Supply Points (ASPs) and Forward Arming and Refueling Points (FARPs) and drafts DARADs & MRA’s to assist commanders when making informed risk decisions. Reviews/Issues Explosives Site Licenses, as required, for subordinate commands. Maintains accurate historical records of work, travel and approved products.
POSITION: 0018 - SAFETY SPECIALIST (AMMO)
DESIRED GRADE LEVEL: GS-11/12/13
LOCATION: MK, Romania (Black Sea)
DUTIES: Experience with Tactical Safety and/or Ammunition Safety in order to initiate and standardize operational procedures within expeditionary, tactical and joint environment.
POSITION: 0080 - PHYSICAL SECURITY SPECIALIST
DESIRED GRADE LEVEL: GS-11 OR 12
LOCATION: Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo
DUTIES: Serves as Physical Security Specialist and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) advisor to the Commander, Area Support Group Balkans. Plans, implements, and manages the execution of command-wide physical security, crime prevention and programs dealing with NATO and U.S. facilities throughout Balkans to include Kosovo, and Bosnia. Coordinates program accomplishment with higher HQ U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF), EUCOM, ASG-Balkans and RC-E staff elements, and support installations throughout Europe and the Balkans. Maintains extensive and comprehensive knowledge of physical security technology, procedures, and policies. Provides command oversight, assistance, and guidance to tenant units to enable them to develop and maintain physical security, and crime prevention programs, which are consistent with current applicable regulations. Visits and assists tenant units and provost marshals and conducts security and vulnerability assessments as required to remain regulatory compliance throughout the Balkans AOR. Serves as the primary COR responsible for implementing quality assurance programs for a variety of diversified U.S. government contracts executed by the Commander, ASG-Balkans. Conducts surveillance inspections and reviews quality assurance inspection reports to assess the adequacy of local contractor and US initiated surveillance programs as well as contractor performance to ensure compliance with all contractual terms.
POSITION: 0080 - PHYSICAL SECURITY SPECIALIST
DESIRED GRADE LEVEL: GS-11/12
LOCATION: Poznan, Poland
DUTIES: Develop new, or update existing physical security policies, procedures and plans in conjunction with V Corps (Rotational-Forward Command Post (R-FCP)), Division Headquarters (Fwd), and Host Nation counterparts. Evaluate physical security program operations of ASG-Poland for efficiency and effectiveness. Conduct on-site visits to advise on physical security measures, enhance uniformity of operations, ensure compliance with provisions of all applicable regulations, and validate adherence to security standards. Coordinate with functional specialists to conduct surveys, analyze crime statistics, identify problem or vulnerable areas, and provide recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of installation security measures.
POSITION: 0089 - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
DESIRED GRADE LEVEL: GS-11 OR 12
LOCATION: Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo
DUTIES: Organizes, plans, and coordinates various emergency response programs with Federal, state, and local entities. Establishes and maintains contact with Federal, state, and local officials involved with various emergency action plans throughout the ASG Balkans AOR. Acts as liaison between ASG and other governmental entities involved in these activities. Principle advisor to the ASG Emergency Operations Center (EOC)/Crisis Management Team during emergency/contingency conditions and on a day-to-day basis, working on such specific projects as Weapons of Mass Destruction Response Planning, Force Protection planning, Chemical, Biological and Nuclear incident response planning and prevention, and various related standard SOPs. Directs the development, implementation, integration and operation of an integrated Army Protection Program. Guides crisis management planning and execution in the event of all hazards/threats affecting ASG and tenant organizations. Provides planning advice to the ASG Commander and Senior Commander on policies, resolution of complex vulnerabilities and risk, crisis management, and possible threats to the ASG.
POSITION: 0132 – INTELLIGENCE ANALYST
DESIRED GRADE: GS-11/12
LOCATION: Kaiserslautern, Germany
DUTIES: Serve as an all-source intelligence officer in direct support of European Deterrence Initiative (EDI) and Operation Atlantic Resolve (OAR). Incumbent will provide support to 21st TSC intelligence operations by identifying threats, its capabilities, and likely threat COAs. Incumbent will work both deliberate and dynamic requirements, and shall have an understanding of the targeting process (D3A and F3EAD). Incumbent will support operations and operations emanating globally. Incumbent will synchronize operations, recommend entities to effect and identify risk to mission. Incumbent will provide real-time analytical support to forward-deployed units requiring support to enable operations and will conduct the full spectrum of network development analysis. Incumbent must possess a valid TS/SCI clearance.
POSITION: 0188 – RECREATION SPECIALIST
DESIRED GRADE LEVEL: GS-9/11
LOCATION: Poland
POST DIFFERENTIAL: N/A
DUTIES: Manages the recreation program for the ASG. Plans and coordinates the details of recurring and non-recurring activities, special elements and joint community undertakings so as to make maximum use of resources, consistent with the military mission and with the principles of natural resources development, conservation, sound usage improvement and management.
POSITION: 0301 - FUTURE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST
DESIRED GRADE LEVEL: GS-12/13/14
LOCATION: Eastern Europe
POST DIFFERENTIAL: N/A
DUTIES: Serves as FUOPS Specialist, responsible for planning, developing, implementing plans, procedures, policies, and operational guidance. Performs staff actions or conducts management analysis reviews that influence policy and future operations. Directs and manages high visibility efforts involving planning, coordination, and integration of various programs. Reviews, develops, and coordinates operational orders and fragmentary orders. Provides liaison of planning efforts with various staff elements.
POSITION: 301 - PLANS AND OPERATIONS SPECIALIST
DESIRED GRADE LEVEL: GS-11/12/13
LOCATIONS: Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo
DUTIES: Responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of numerous, complex events and ceremonies, including support to tenant units and local community activities. Communicates, coordinates, tasks and integrates garrison staff into major programs and other special events. Conducts and attends meetings with tenant agencies, and other staff offices, local community leaders and organizations to develop plans for ceremonies and events ranging from one to numerous days. Responsible for staffing new events and placing activities on a long range calendar for the ASG ensuring subordinates are preparing plans and taking actions in preparation for known events. Attends planning conferences for the director or division chief. Leads after action reviews (AARs) among installation staff and units as a quality assurance measure. Develops emergency plans and procedures for the effective use of Army resources during no-plan situations. Ensures support annexes for plans and operations orders are developed to compliment emergency contingency plans of higher headquarters. Prepares and presents to the Commander, ASG-B, briefings and fact sheets, within the incumbent's area of specialization for use of orientation of the commander and staff and others, as required. Development and production of plans, orders, and directives.
POSITION: 0017 - EXPLOSIVES SAFETY SPECIALIST
DESIRED GRADE LEVEL: GS-11/12/13
LOCATION: MK, Romania (Black Sea)
DUTIES: Manages the explosives safety program for Area Support Group-Black Sea (ASG-BS) which includes Romania, Bulgaria and Greece. Travels to various ports in the Black Sea area and meets with Port Authorities and Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC) representatives to conduct port site surveys for ammunition and explosives delivery. Provides commanders with drafts for Deviation Approval and Risk Acceptance Documents (DARAD) along with Munitions Risk Assessments (MRA) in order to make informed risk decisions. Conducts the same site surveys at ground storage locations prior to exercises. Surveys Field Ammunition Holding Areas (AHAs), Ammunition Supply Points (ASPs) and Forward Arming and Refueling Points (FARPs) and drafts DARADs & MRA’s to provide commanders to make informed risk decisions.
POSITION: 0017 – EXPLOSIVES SAFETY SPECIALIST
DESIRED GRADE LEVEL: GS-12/13
LOCATION: Kaiserslautern, Germany
DUTIES: Manage the explosives safety program for the 21st Theater Sustainment Command. Travels to various locations throughout the AO and meets with Port Authorities and Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC) representatives to conduct port site surveys for ammunition and explosives delivery. Provides command with drafts for Deviation Approval and Risk Acceptance Documents (DARAD) along with Munitions Risk Assessments (MRA) in order to make informed risk decisions. Conducts the same site surveys at ground storage locations prior to exercises. Surveys Field Ammunition Holding Areas (AHAs), Ammunition Supply Points (ASPs) and Forward Arming and Refueling Points (FARPs) and drafts DARADs & MRA’s to assist commanders when making informed risk decisions. Reviews/Issues Explosives Site Licenses, as required, for subordinate commands. Maintains accurate historical records of work, travel and approved products.
POSITION: 0018 - SAFETY SPECIALIST (AMMO)
DESIRED GRADE LEVEL: GS-11/12/13
LOCATION: MK, Romania (Black Sea)
DUTIES: Experience with Tactical Safety and/or Ammunition Safety in order to initiate and standardize operational procedures within expeditionary, tactical and joint environment.
POSITION: 0080 - PHYSICAL SECURITY SPECIALIST
DESIRED GRADE LEVEL: GS-11 OR 12
LOCATION: Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo
DUTIES: Serves as Physical Security Specialist and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) advisor to the Commander, Area Support Group Balkans. Plans, implements, and manages the execution of command-wide physical security, crime prevention and programs dealing with NATO and U.S. facilities throughout Balkans to include Kosovo, and Bosnia. Coordinates program accomplishment with higher HQ U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF), EUCOM, ASG-Balkans and RC-E staff elements, and support installations throughout Europe and the Balkans. Maintains extensive and comprehensive knowledge of physical security technology, procedures, and policies. Provides command oversight, assistance, and guidance to tenant units to enable them to develop and maintain physical security, and crime prevention programs, which are consistent with current applicable regulations. Visits and assists tenant units and provost marshals and conducts security and vulnerability assessments as required to remain regulatory compliance throughout the Balkans AOR. Serves as the primary COR responsible for implementing quality assurance programs for a variety of diversified U.S. government contracts executed by the Commander, ASG-Balkans. Conducts surveillance inspections and reviews quality assurance inspection reports to assess the adequacy of local contractor and US initiated surveillance programs as well as contractor performance to ensure compliance with all contractual terms.
POSITION: 0080 - PHYSICAL SECURITY SPECIALIST
DESIRED GRADE LEVEL: GS-11/12
LOCATION: Poznan, Poland
DUTIES: Develop new, or update existing physical security policies, procedures and plans in conjunction with V Corps (Rotational-Forward Command Post (R-FCP)), Division Headquarters (Fwd), and Host Nation counterparts. Evaluate physical security program operations of ASG-Poland for efficiency and effectiveness. Conduct on-site visits to advise on physical security measures, enhance uniformity of operations, ensure compliance with provisions of all applicable regulations, and validate adherence to security standards. Coordinate with functional specialists to conduct surveys, analyze crime statistics, identify problem or vulnerable areas, and provide recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of installation security measures.
POSITION: 0089 - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
DESIRED GRADE LEVEL: GS-11 OR 12
LOCATION: Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo
DUTIES: Organizes, plans, and coordinates various emergency response programs with Federal, state, and local entities. Establishes and maintains contact with Federal, state, and local officials involved with various emergency action plans throughout the ASG Balkans AOR. Acts as liaison between ASG and other governmental entities involved in these activities. Principle advisor to the ASG Emergency Operations Center (EOC)/Crisis Management Team during emergency/contingency conditions and on a day-to-day basis, working on such specific projects as Weapons of Mass Destruction Response Planning, Force Protection planning, Chemical, Biological and Nuclear incident response planning and prevention, and various related standard SOPs. Directs the development, implementation, integration and operation of an integrated Army Protection Program. Guides crisis management planning and execution in the event of all hazards/threats affecting ASG and tenant organizations. Provides planning advice to the ASG Commander and Senior Commander on policies, resolution of complex vulnerabilities and risk, crisis management, and possible threats to the ASG.
POSITION: 0132 – INTELLIGENCE ANALYST
DESIRED GRADE: GS-11/12
LOCATION: Kaiserslautern, Germany
DUTIES: Serve as an all-source intelligence officer in direct support of European Deterrence Initiative (EDI) and Operation Atlantic Resolve (OAR). Incumbent will provide support to 21st TSC intelligence operations by identifying threats, its capabilities, and likely threat COAs. Incumbent will work both deliberate and dynamic requirements, and shall have an understanding of the targeting process (D3A and F3EAD). Incumbent will support operations and operations emanating globally. Incumbent will synchronize operations, recommend entities to effect and identify risk to mission. Incumbent will provide real-time analytical support to forward-deployed units requiring support to enable operations and will conduct the full spectrum of network development analysis. Incumbent must possess a valid TS/SCI clearance.
POSITION: 0188 – RECREATION SPECIALIST
DESIRED GRADE LEVEL: GS-9/11
LOCATION: Poland
POST DIFFERENTIAL: N/A
DUTIES: Manages the recreation program for the ASG. Plans and coordinates the details of recurring and non-recurring activities, special elements and joint community undertakings so as to make maximum use of resources, consistent with the military mission and with the principles of natural resources development, conservation, sound usage improvement and management.
POSITION: 0301 - FUTURE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST
DESIRED GRADE LEVEL: GS-12/13/14
LOCATION: Eastern Europe
POST DIFFERENTIAL: N/A
DUTIES: Serves as FUOPS Specialist, responsible for planning, developing, implementing plans, procedures, policies, and operational guidance. Performs staff actions or conducts management analysis reviews that influence policy and future operations. Directs and manages high visibility efforts involving planning, coordination, and integration of various programs. Reviews, develops, and coordinates operational orders and fragmentary orders. Provides liaison of planning efforts with various staff elements.
POSITION: 301 - PLANS AND OPERATIONS SPECIALIST
DESIRED GRADE LEVEL: GS-11/12/13
LOCATIONS: Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo
DUTIES: Responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of numerous, complex events and ceremonies, including support to tenant units and local community activities. Communicates, coordinates, tasks and integrates garrison staff into major programs and other special events. Conducts and attends meetings with tenant agencies, and other staff offices, local community leaders and organizations to develop plans for ceremonies and events ranging from one to numerous days. Responsible for staffing new events and placing activities on a long range calendar for the ASG ensuring subordinates are preparing plans and taking actions in preparation for known events. Attends planning conferences for the director or division chief. Leads after action reviews (AARs) among installation staff and units as a quality assurance measure. Develops emergency plans and procedures for the effective use of Army resources during no-plan situations. Ensures support annexes for plans and operations orders are developed to compliment emergency contingency plans of higher headquarters. Prepares and presents to the Commander, ASG-B, briefings and fact sheets, within the incumbent's area of specialization for use of orientation of the commander and staff and others, as required. Development and production of plans, orders, and directives.
I’ve worked in and with EUCOM for over the past two decades, those types of jobs have always existed.
And GS-11 & 12 jobs are not really top tier positions.
I've also been to Mihail Kogalniceanu, Romania. If you head that way, I strongly suggest staying in Constanța!
But be careful driving, the Romanians are the worst!
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I'd be willing to cede El Paso and Brownsville to them to keep the peace.....
So I'm going to give the TLDR of this if I can, but forgive me as Russian and Latin American History were my focuses on the history part of my degree.
Kyev -- was the original designated capitol of the Rus. It only changed during the Mongol Occupation when the Princes of Muscovy tricked their Mongol overlords that Kyev, Novogrod, and another city that escapes me right now had plotted against them. The Mongols burned the other three major cities in the Rus to the ground leaving Muscovy as the SOLE claim as the capitol of the Rus. This happened from about 1230 to 1480. Pre 1230 Kyev was the de facto Capitol of the Rus.
So there is a historical reason that the Russians would believe Ukraine part of their society.
However, there is a much more devious thing going on right now between Biden and Putin.
Biden has DEEP corrupt connections in the Ukraine, he is on the hook to protect those connections at all costs or they will rat him out. Remember his son sat on the board of a Ukrainian oil company.. A crackhead... with no geological or chemical background. They're playing chicken. I prefer we don't get involved.
EDIT -- It came to me while watching a youtube video on gamers nexus LOL ROSTOV was the third city burned to the ground.
Kyev -- was the original designated capitol of the Rus. It only changed during the Mongol Occupation when the Princes of Muscovy tricked their Mongol overlords that Kyev, Novogrod, and another city that escapes me right now had plotted against them. The Mongols burned the other three major cities in the Rus to the ground leaving Muscovy as the SOLE claim as the capitol of the Rus. This happened from about 1230 to 1480. Pre 1230 Kyev was the de facto Capitol of the Rus.
So there is a historical reason that the Russians would believe Ukraine part of their society.
However, there is a much more devious thing going on right now between Biden and Putin.
Biden has DEEP corrupt connections in the Ukraine, he is on the hook to protect those connections at all costs or they will rat him out. Remember his son sat on the board of a Ukrainian oil company.. A crackhead... with no geological or chemical background. They're playing chicken. I prefer we don't get involved.
EDIT -- It came to me while watching a youtube video on gamers nexus LOL ROSTOV was the third city burned to the ground.
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I wouldn't be that surprised if that happened...
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There was discussion whether Texas' treaty with the Mexicans used the RioGrande/Bravo or the Nueces river well into the 1840s
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