How would you set out an army?

[Emperor Norton I]

If forced to have an army, (which I wouldn't have more than nominal defences because I believe that war is a horrid thing. But I'll buff it up here since it'll be more interesting), I would spend most of my resources on air and naval power and the least on ground forces save for a self defense force, since I wouldn't want high civilian casualties on either side.

For ground forces, I would spend most capital on special ops since the modern war is far different from ones passed since diplomacy is a ever growing factor and alternative (I refer mostly to dealing with terrorism and fanatacism), and special ops could get the key operations done that may be needed to be done.

Overall, my military doctrine would be 85% focused on defense and 15% on offense.

[Mihail]

Originally Posted by Dragonelf68

If you were your own country, how would you design your military? What weapons and vehicles would it have. How many soldiers would you have? How would you recruit? What training would you offer? Lets say you have unlimited money and everything else in your country is good. Just focus on the military. Before you post, please think it through and do some research.

Depends on population, if it were a small to middle-size land-locked european country of lets say 50 million population, with small to medium economy.

3% of population on active service, with a large percent being professional and a small percentage of drafted for reason of skills in a non-combat oriented role.

Army would be based around the airborne, being deployed with BMD-3 being dropped by IL-76's, with the rest being Motorized based around BMP-4's and T-72BM's.

Infantry of the airborne and motorized would be armed with AK-101's, SVDK's,

Airforce would be based around long range bombers TU-22M's and MiG-31M interceptors.

The nation's armed forces would be cheap and effective, being backed by a well trained professional army.

[Anlushac11]

BMP-4 isnt that the one based on old T-55 hulls? kinda like a heavily armored APC?

Good choice on the BMD-3, What is different or better than the BMP-3?

The MiG-31 seems like a odd choice due to its limited role.

I would have expected you to choose a more multi role platform like a MiG-29/35 or a SU-35.

[Mihail]

BMP-4 isnt that the one based on old T-55 hulls? kinda like a heavily armored APC?

That would be a BMP-T, BMP-4 is more or less a ultra-modernized BMP-3M, the BMP-T was created due to the fact we have tens of thousands of t-55's in cold storage, so instead of creating a brand-new chassis, a proven and in stock body would be used.

Good choice on the BMD-3, What is different or better than the BMP-3?

BMD-3 is an air-dropped APC being able to be dropped by any medium sized transport with full crew on board, as where the BMP-3 is a Land based APC.

The MiG-31 seems like a odd choice due to its limited role.

A fast interceptor, with a powerful radar array being able to be used in conjunction with the countries Anti-Air systems, such as the S-300, with the MiG-31M's being able to keep track of 14 targets at a time to about 200 kilometers.

I would have expected you to choose a more multi role platform like a MiG-29/35 or a SU-35.

Based around, but not limiting to MiG-31's.

[rookiebombtech]

i myself would take a look at all of these terrorist groups and have small numbers of highly trained groups ranging from 10 - 40 people equiped with g36's and mp5's depending on the area they are operating in each with several frag grenades and either smoke or flash bangs.

they would go on tactical raids as they will be short sharp attacks on who ever is attacking as i believe that even if you have a military power you gota be prepared for the day when you are over thrown

you may think i am mad but aren't we all

[Mihail]

they would go on tactical raids as they will be short sharp attacks on who ever is attacking as i believe that even if you have a military power

That is called gorilla warfare, and it works effectively, expect, you must either A. Allow massive land loss B. Be already occupied None of which is very good to be forced into.

[rookiebombtech]

Originally Posted by Mihail

That is called gorilla warfare, and it works effectively, expect, you must either A. Allow massive land loss B. Be already occupied None of which is very good to be forced into.

the way the uk is going it will probably be the best way to do things

either as well get over run by islamic religion or well revolt against the govt with there big brother atitude

[vengage]

APC:BMD-3,BMP-3 a m3a3 and aBTR-90 and 60
guns:FN-F2000,FN-P90,FN M249(minime),M4,M16A2,G36c,ump,FN-fal and some other rifles
helis:hind-e,hind-d,apache,blackhawk,huey,mi-35 and an ah-6
mbt's:T-90 U and S,M1A1,T-80
artilery:leopard 1&2;and other artillery
support:dont know
fighters:MIG-29&31,F-16 and the eurofighter
bombers:stealth