Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous

RayC · Post by **RayC** » 17 Mar 2010 13:03

The RM is a fine man.

But the defence forces are woefully short in all departments.

For one man's reputation, the country stands, as Maneckshaw wrote on file before the 1971 War, 'nude'.

However, the RM is a noble man.

RayC · Post by **RayC** » 17 Mar 2010 18:49

I found an interesting one on NDTV.

Some RJD MLA was garlanded with a cash garland and flowers. The flowers remained and there was a melee amongst his followers and the cash vanished, but the flowers remained.

What as interesting is that while the other channels mentioned that this was a RJD MLA, NDTV mentioned 'Ex JD (U) MLA'.

Therefore, it just proves the point that the media has an agenda; and they pander to those who fund them (?).

What a comedown for the media from the days of my youth when we were told to read the Statesman, Times and Hindu and their editorials for learning good English syntax and grammar and learn of the international and national issues without there being any bias in reporting or comments!!

Carl_T · Post by **Carl_T** » 17 Mar 2010 20:55

Then there is Antony’s obvious bewilderment about the technical issues of the military, a crashing ignorance that cannot be condoned in India’s top military decision-maker. Antony’s apologists cite his preoccupation with party matters; but that is hardly convincing.

Isn't that a big problem?

VikB · Post by **VikB** » 17 Mar 2010 22:43

RayC wrote:
Russian Military Exercise Live Fire

Holy.....what is that at 1.07 till 1.17? what kind of a weapon is that?

Shameek · Post by **Shameek** » 17 Mar 2010 23:03

VikB wrote:
RayC wrote:
Russian Military Exercise Live Fire
Holy.....what is that at 1.07 till 1.17? what kind of a weapon is that?

I think its a wire guided ATGM.

VikB · Post by **VikB** » 18 Mar 2010 18:26

^^^ it is a guided missile ok but the launcher seems to be remotely controlled. never heard of such a thing. plus the missile does not look to have much of long leg.

Shameek · Post by **Shameek** » 18 Mar 2010 18:36

VikB wrote:^^^ it is a guided missile ok but the launcher seems to be remotely controlled. never heard of such a thing. plus the missile does not look to have much of long leg.

See this video of the AT-3 in action.

songfeihong · Post by **songfeihong** » 19 Mar 2010 02:43

Newly registered, hello to all you guys.

Mahendra · Post by **Mahendra** » 19 Mar 2010 02:48

songfeihong wrote:Newly registered, hello to all you guys.

Hi Buddy

Welcome to BR

negi · Post by **negi** » 19 Mar 2010 02:50

Songfeihong you are very lucky for Mahdi-bin-dra himself has greeted you

, welcome indeed .

pgbhat · Post by **pgbhat** » 19 Mar 2010 03:36

songfeihong wrote:Newly registered, hello to all you guys.

welcome.

Klaus · Post by **Klaus** » 19 Mar 2010 16:48

songfeihong wrote:Newly registered, hello to all you guys.

On behalf of all the administrators, Forum moderators, Webmasters, BRF Oldies and BRFites, I welcome you to BRF!

Looking forward to your posts

songfeihong · Post by **songfeihong** » 19 Mar 2010 18:16

Thank you guys for your kindness.
For my future posts you guys maybe won't like them because I am bloody honest

Rahul M · Post by **Rahul M** » 19 Mar 2010 18:20

be as honest as you want without being rude and you'll do ok. that's all I can say.

atreya · Post by **atreya** » 19 Mar 2010 18:25

songfeihong wrote:Thank you guys for your kindness.
For my future posts you guys maybe won't like them because I am bloody honest

It also OK if "we" guys don't like them. But if the Mods don't like them, you're in big trouble, my friend!

Welcome to BR, by the way!

songfeihong · Post by **songfeihong** » 19 Mar 2010 18:33

Rahul M wrote:be as honest as you want without being rude and you'll do ok. that's all I can say.

No problem thx!

songfeihong · Post by **songfeihong** » 19 Mar 2010 18:35

atreya wrote:
songfeihong wrote:Thank you guys for your kindness.
For my future posts you guys maybe won't like them because I am bloody honest
It also OK if "we" guys don't like them. But if the Mods don't like them, you're in big trouble, my friend!
Welcome to BR, by the way!

Thanks mate, you are bloody honest too.

Fidel Guevara · Post by **Fidel Guevara** » 19 Mar 2010 19:38

songfeihong wrote:Thank you guys for your kindness.
For my future posts you guys maybe won't like them because I am bloody honest

Do you prefer to be called Song or Hong? I guess the Chinese nomenclature is family name first, am I right?

Fidel Guevara · Post by **Fidel Guevara** » 19 Mar 2010 19:42

Klaus wrote:
songfeihong wrote:Newly registered, hello to all you guys.
On behalf of all the administrators, Forum moderators, Webmasters, BRF Oldies and BRFites, I welcome you to BRF!

Looking forward to your posts

Yes, BRF Trainees are notoriously unwelcoming...

songfeihong · Post by **songfeihong** » 20 Mar 2010 01:09

Fidel Guevara wrote:
songfeihong wrote:Thank you guys for your kindness.
For my future posts you guys maybe won't like them because I am bloody honest
Do you prefer to be called Song or Hong? I guess the Chinese nomenclature is family name first, am I right?

You are right, my family name is Song. Call me feihong.

Fidel Guevara · Post by **Fidel Guevara** » 20 Mar 2010 08:57

songfeihong wrote:
Fidel Guevara wrote:
Do you prefer to be called Song or Hong? I guess the Chinese nomenclature is family name first, am I right?
You are right, my family name is Song. Call me feihong.

Welcome to BR, FeiHong! I've visited extensively throughout all major cities in China; whereabouts are you from? Apologies if my assumption is inaccurate; as we all know, the Chinese diaspora is as wide and established (or more) as the Indian diaspora!

Carl_T · Post by **Carl_T** » 20 Mar 2010 09:19

...fidel was a raa operative onlee!

nishu · Post by **nishu** » 20 Mar 2010 15:22

hello guys newbie hear . wow i still cant believe i am a member of br wow. i am so happy i just cant tell u , i have waited too long for this day .
well guys i am a graduate *********************************************** , and i am from hyderabad .

Mahendra · Post by **Mahendra** » 20 Mar 2010 15:53

Welcome to BRF nishu

Normally I greet only PhDs but I will make an exception in your case.

The admins ethically hacked my post in this very thread yesterday

As a note of caution, please do not give out private information on this board, your place of residence is fine but do not give out your name or the name of the company you work in. There is one particular oldie member, Negi, who will ask you for credit card information, please don't give it out

and please beware of a grammar nazi called Nayakuddin. One of our snooty admins, MahulR goes into Anaphylactic shock when he comes across someone using SMS language.

Jokes aside, I hope you will have a wonderful time here

PS: There is a general forum( hidden from the rest of the world) which may be of interest to you

sum · Post by **sum** » 20 Mar 2010 16:02

Welcome to BRF nishu
Normally I greet only PhDs but I will make an exception in your case.

Mahendra · Post by **Mahendra** » 20 Mar 2010 17:11

well guys i am a graduate **********************************************

Last edited by Jagan on 20 Mar 2010 11:31 am, edited 1 time in total.

Well, I don't know if it was intentional hacking by Jgun but given the recent history of people claiming high ground after brandishing PhDs in strategic planning, this is seriously

Nishu, this post isn't aimed at you so just chill

Jagan · Post by **Jagan** » 20 Mar 2010 17:30

Mahendra wrote:
Well, I don't know if it was intentional hacking by Jgun but given the recent history of people claiming high ground after brandishing PhD is strategic planning, this is seriously

Nishu, this post isn't aimed at you so just chill

oh nothing to do with tht.. following your advice about too much personal info in a post.

nishu · Post by **nishu** » 20 Mar 2010 19:12

Point taken mistakes will not be repeated . But mahendra sir could you tell me in which section could i find that hidden ajooba

Mahendra · Post by **Mahendra** » 20 Mar 2010 19:35

nishu wrote:Point taken mistakes will not be repeated . But mahendra sir could you tell me in which section could i find that hidden ajooba

Please, no saar business

Clicky

Nair · Post by **Nair** » 21 Mar 2010 22:42

Hello everyone...I am a newbie too. I have been a lurker for a long time and it took me a long time to get registered as I could not use my work email. But thanks to one of the Mods here,I got in

pgbhat · Post by **pgbhat** » 21 Mar 2010 22:46

^
Welcome to BRF. BTW are you from Bangalore, Kerela??
More people from welcoming committee will be found hiyar under hijab.

Rahul M · Post by **Rahul M** » 21 Mar 2010 22:48

at least give a link to BRF compendium to the poor fellow.

pgbhat · Post by **pgbhat** » 21 Mar 2010 22:49

Oh yes!! I forget. http://sites.google.com/site/brfdictionary/

Nair · Post by **Nair** » 21 Mar 2010 22:54

pgbhat wrote:^
Welcome to BRF. BTW are you from Bangalore, Kerela??
More people from welcoming committee will be found hiyar under hijab.

I am from Mysore...but my parents immigrated to the US right after I completed my 12th so now I am here in Michigan.

Nair · Post by **Nair** » 21 Mar 2010 22:58

pgbhat wrote:Oh yes!! I forget. http://sites.google.com/site/brfdictionary/

Thanks...but I think I understand most terms now. For the longest time I wondered what "TSP" stood for and why the hell the US was called "Khan"

Klaus · Post by **Klaus** » 22 Mar 2010 17:14

Mahendra wrote:One of our snooty admins, MahulR goes into Anaphylactic shock when he comes across someone using SMS language.

Jokes aside, I hope you will have a wonderful time here.

Tis a joke despite the fact that said health condition usually (and mostly) results in a medical emergency? Or are you speaking from personal association with the Bongal Breaper?

songfeihong · Post by **songfeihong** » 22 Mar 2010 18:44

Hi Klaus,

As an observer, what did you see?

Klaus · Post by **Klaus** » 23 Mar 2010 11:33

^^^ Dont know what you mean by observer, but I wouldnt be taking digs at somebody (esp. a moderator). I am sure Mahendra has his own distinct sense of humour and is an honorable person to boot. 'Nuff said.

vipins · Post by **vipins** » 23 Mar 2010 14:52

Klaus wrote:^^^ Dont know what you mean by observer, but I wouldnt be taking digs at somebody (esp. a moderator). I am sure Mahendra has his own distinct sense of humour and is an honorable person to boot. 'Nuff said.

I think he is talking about your BRF location (A silent observer of the Wuhan-Guangzhou HSR link! ).

Tanaji · Post by **Tanaji** » 23 Mar 2010 20:39

Dumb questions:

What do the roundels in the IAF logo signify? Why roundels? Why not any other shape?

What does the up arrow in a military license plate signify?