SAF's Medical Team leaves for Afghanistan + Desert Camo pics
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The Guards LTC as campy pointed out is a Mission Commander, and not a dentist. Unless a dentist siao on do GCC...which is technically possible.Originally posted by KoolKool:Your CO is a dentist ?
Is there a SAF Dental Battalion ?
Dentists wear Guards berets ?
Or is that a new colour beret for the desert camou uniform ?
5-man team to operate a clinic means how many dental staff ?
there is no dental Bn is SIngapore.... haha...
And i would assume 5 men team means........... 5 men only??! -
So the rest wear gold? or wear nothing at all?Originally posted by Gordonator:BG Hugh got to be one of the few (if not only) officer who wears IPPT silver.
CDF and COA are both gold holders if i'm not wrong. -
you must be referring to the new CDF ....Originally posted by sir sickolot II:So the rest wear gold? or wear nothing at all?
CDF and COA are both gold holders if i'm not wrong.
no way the ah pui could have managed gold in IPPT .... -
our generals are well-fed....Originally posted by Fatum:you must be referring to the new CDF ....
no way the ah pui could have managed gold in IPPT .... -
when they are earning peanuts per year, they shouldn't be starving ...Originally posted by kwlee:our generals are well-fed.... -
of cos new one la~Originally posted by Fatum:you must be referring to the new CDF ....
no way the ah pui could have managed gold in IPPT .... -
I approve of this new chap .....
he looks more like a soldier, a warrior .....
the ah bui looked more like a prosperous towkay than a soldier ... -
Any idea what type of camouflage is this? Looks like an Adaptation of Tiger Stripe Desert Camo.
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You forgot about Winston Choo....fat generals look good with their medalsOriginally posted by Fatum:I approve of this new chap .....
he looks more like a soldier, a warrior .....
the ah bui looked more like a prosperous towkay than a soldier ... -
oh no that's different ... Winston Choo looks like a real warrior ... you can just see him in battle armour waving a guan tau in some period dramas .....Originally posted by oxford mushroom:You forgot about Winston Choo....fat generals look good with their medals
Ng Jui Ping looks more like a headmaster of some boys school ....
the airforce chap after him looks like he belongs more in a suit than a uniform ....
but this current chap is an improvement over the ah bui I would say ... -
mr choo was and is on the big side but at least he looked the battle-hardened part....he was after all in vietnam, but not sure in what capacity....the present generals look more like ktv regular towkays...Originally posted by oxford mushroom:You forgot about Winston Choo....fat generals look good with their medals
and don't forget a certain ex-bg who walks like a model..... -
Oooo...which ex-bg?Originally posted by countdracula:mr choo was and is on the big side but at least he looked the battle-hardened part....he was after all in vietnam, but not sure in what capacity....the present generals look more like ktv regular towkays...
and don't forget a certain ex-bg who walks like a model.....
Winston Choo is someone you gotta respect...he was not some scholar material okie...and rose through the ranks just like a farmer soldier.
So perhaps he is an exception to the stereotype of 'prosperous' generals. -
the one who said satay mai hiam or something like that....Originally posted by sir sickolot II:Oooo...which ex-bg?
Winston Choo is someone you gotta respect...he was not some scholar material okie...and rose through the ranks just like a farmer soldier.
So perhaps he is an exception to the stereotype of 'prosperous' generals. -
Like I said, looks like some British sod's.Originally posted by Fatum:which country's desert camo did we stun from ar ? .... -
how come the epaulettes are not in desert camou pattern?
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It would be out of place to have jungle camo epaulettes..hehe.Originally posted by Gordonator:how come the epaulettes are in desert camou pattern?
The Iraqi contingents started this desert epaulettes idea since a long while back. -
I too dangerous to be in afghan...
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LTC Lee, my ex-CO.
Love that guy. He loves his NCOs more than his officers. haha
Anyway, I would like to know if SAF just adopted the NZ Desert uniform since they will be part of a NZ team. -
took this article from New Zealand army web site.
looks like if there is a cold spell the 5 man will freeze their butt out....
The following is an overview of Bamyan Province, the area in which the New Zealand Provincial Reconstruction Team (NZ PRT) is deployed to. It covers ground, environment, and other information on the area.
Orientation
Afghanistan is located North West of India and is bordered by Pakistan , Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and China. Kabul is the capital of Afghanistan, a city of approximately three million people, by far the largest city in Afghanistan. There is a large American airfield and coalition base at Bagram, located approximately 50 minutes driving time north of Kabul.
The NZ PRT Area of Operations (AO) is Bamyan province, approximately one hour flying time or eight hours road drive west of Bagram – and that is on a good day. This drive has been known to take up to 33 hours in inclement weather!
Bamyan is one of the central provinces of Afghanistan, and is located in what is known as the Central Highlands Region. It is bordered by the provinces of Sar-e-pol and Samagan to the north, Baghlan, Parwan and Wardak to the east, Ghazni, Oruzgan and Dai Kundi to the south, and Ghowr to the west.
Bamyan province is approximately 200km East to West, roughly 2-3 days driving, and around 250km North to South, approximately 2-5 days driving – driving time is weather and season dependent. The roads are unsealed and rocky and drivers can safely average speeds of 25-40 km/hr.
Bamyan City is located in a river valley and the ground is dominated by a cliff feature on the northern side of town. It is in this cliff that three ancient giant statues of Buddha were carved into the rock, and had stood for centuries. But on 26 Feb 2001 the (then) Taliban leader Mullah Omar, ordered their destruction. The Bamyan BuddhaÂ’s had been completely destroyed by 10 March 2001. The empty holes in the rock now serve as a constant reminder to the locals of the Taliban Regime.
Bamyan town is home to the regions provincial government and headquarters for most of the international organisations and non government organisations in the province. Many of these in turn report to a higher national level headquarters in Kabul and have branches or outposts in some of the minor towns within the province.
Key towns in the province are Kahmard, Ru Ye Sand, Do Abe and Sayghan to the north of Bamyan in the Kahmard district. NZ PRT patrols regularly liaise in this area and there is a Forward Operating Base (FOB) in this district. To the west is the Yakawalang District, and another FOB in this area. In the south of the province, perhaps the most exposed and rugged of the patrolled areas is the Panjaw Waras region, and another FOB. This area is difficult to access, especially in winter when several meters of snow closes the passes.
Afghanistan has an estimated population of 23 Million, with an additional three million refugees in Iran and Pakistan. Exact population figures are difficult to determine.
It is difficult to determine the population of Bamyan province, however estimates suggest there are up to 500 000 people and perhaps over 100 000 of these in Bamyan City and the surrounding area.
The central highlands terrain is challenging at best. The NZ PRT, better known as Kiwi Base, sits at an altitude of approx 2600m, while some of the roads traverse mountain passes of up to 4000m. Many of these passes close with winter snow, cutting off larger areas of the province until spring snowmelt or the hiring of workers to clear the snow. There are no sealed roads within the province and many river crossings are still awaiting bridges.
Mines are still a hazard in the province although most areas are now marked and mapped. There have been no incidences of NZ PRT vehicles encountering a roadside mine, however with spring snowmelt there is a risk that mines can move with the snowmelt onto the roads.
The Bamyan Climate is one of extremes. Temperatures easily reach into 40°C in summer and winter temperatures have been recorded as low as -30°C with wind chill factors lowering this by an additional -20°C. The climate is much drier than NZ, with dry snow in winter and dust storms in summer. The extreme temperatures do affect both locals and NZ PRT personnel.
River levels can also rise with spring thaw, bringing the added risk of movement of mines onto roads and fords.
The central highlands region is also known as the Hazajarat, and is the traditional homeland of the Hazara people, and the primary ethnic group in the NZ PRT AO. Most Hazarans are ShiÂ’a Muslims, and many have families, descendents or ethnic ties outside of Afghanistan. By virtue of their minority religion, physical isolation, and distinctive religion, Hazarans have often felt discriminated against by members of other ethnic groups, and are perhaps one of Afghanistan's most independent populations -
haha, one of the 5-man is my senior medic.......
imagine the current state of my medical centre now man lol -
i never said the epaulettes to be jungle camo. i said desert camou.Originally posted by LazerLordz:It would be out of place to have jungle camo epaulettes..hehe.
The Iraqi contingents started this desert epaulettes idea since a long while back. -
You asked why desert camo mah.Originally posted by Gordonator:i never said the epaulettes to be jungle camo. i said desert camou.
So I said, how can be anything else? -
Nevertheless I have to admit the desert camo looks nicer than jungle camo. For me, thats what I think.
What about the boots? Deset style or still the gore-tex one? -
i wonder if there are camo winter jacket because the weather can change drastically.Originally posted by LazerLordz:You asked why desert camo mah.
So I said, how can be anything else? -
I guess they should have some, it's not that hard to get stuff like that. Even the desert BDUs and boots can be bought at Sheares Marketing..near Shaw Towers.Originally posted by Arapahoe:i wonder if there are camo winter jacket because the weather can change drastically.