We found for what "bite" Shoigu! On the shelling of "caliber" militants positions in Syria
On the one hand, a huge ministry, with a huge number of people, with huge money, with huge tasks ... And on the other hand ... Shoigu. It seems not a hero. Even anger in the face is not noticed. But listen to him. And they do not just obey, but carry out the tasks assigned to them. And the dirt for some reason does not stick to it. And subordinates, as specially, heroically fight.
Well, sort of found. Found a topic where the ministry just will not get out. Where are these generals responsible for the people's money, which we lack so much. And always. And that's it! Beautiful theme, in the spirit of Americans and Europeans. I once wrote about the difference in the approaches to war between us and "them". And the Russian service of the Air Force launched this topic. Qualitatively launched. Like humanitarian aid to our "fighters with the regime" and "guardians for people's happiness."
Temka something trivial, at first glance. Where did the Russian Calibras fly from the frigate Admiral Essen and the submarine Krasnodar? Did the fortifications of militants or their “shaitan-mobili” make such money? The Russian military, and therefore the Russian defense minister, are spending people's money on a fictional war! ..
As befits a solid ministry, the department Shoigu responded with a standard explanation in such cases. The blow was inflicted on the shelters of ISIS militants (banned in the Russian Federation), which contained heavy equipment and personnel withdrawn from Raqqa. And that's all. The military are doing their job ...
And it began ... How justified is the use of such weapons against militants? Why are millions of Russian rubles "thrown to the wind"? Is the Russian army fighting well in Syria, as the Russian and Syrian media say? Are the Calibers so good?
Several "storylines" of the discussion of our blow are traced at once.
The first and probably the most “beautiful” version is simple. And again it is connected with ... "Tamagawk". And why did Trump hit them somewhere? .. So stately lay in the holds of ships and submarines. So "inspired respect" and "instilled horror." And then ... they felt free and "ran away" to someone after the launch ... And what about the Russian "Caliber"? Clearly, as it should be for the soldiers, they flew to where they were ordered and carried out what was necessary. And everything. That's what Putin's dictatorship is doing ...
Please forgive me for a somewhat humorous tone, but without a smile it is really difficult to discuss it. But the idea, which is voiced only occasionally, but which is pushed to the reader, is simple. Are the Calibers so good? Well, think, dear reader, would it really be necessary to produce expensive launches of cruise missiles if there was confidence in their full compliance with the tasks?
Are there not enough launches from the Caspian, Black and Mediterranean seas? Are the VKS starts a little? So much money ... Or maybe the problem is that the "Gauges" turned out to be much worse than expected? And new launches were needed only to check the changes?
Agree, the version is very beautiful. Indeed, it is quite plausible. Moreover, I, for example, really have confidence that after such combat use, the designers are in line with proposals for improvement and refinement. It has always been and will be. The more often a weapon is used precisely in a combat situation, the more options for modernization arise.
Only can we modernize the "Calibers" today? More precisely, to increase funding for such a modernization? It is doubtful. Rather, it would be right to talk about increasing the mass production of these missiles. After all, it is clear that while we are inferior in quantity. Although, on the other hand, if we proceed from the original purpose of the Calibrov, for destruction of the starting positions of intercontinental ballistic missiles, the starting positions of air defense systems, command posts, contact points and other things, probably, the quantity is sufficient.
The next version of the strike is not so beautiful, but it is also quite promising for the "biting" of the Russian MO. So, the Russian President has repeatedly said that today Russia has a completely modern weapon. And, most importantly, there is the political will to apply it. Simply put, in case of danger, we can "embed" on a brazen overseas or similar face face. Do not hesitate. The world is developing and the classic biblical example of humility is no longer relevant. We refuse to expose the left cheek after they hit us on the right. Moreover, we "block the blow and strike back" even before the first blow on the right ...
What thoughts are we approaching? If you follow the logic written above? Why was the blow needed? The answer may be in two, not very different from each other, variants. The blow was nothing but a demonstration of the strength of Russia and the Russian army. In the first version - to show the strength of Russia to other states. One way to prevent or intimidate. In the second variant, the blow was dealt “for internal use”. Show the people of Russia the strength of their army. Show that the money spent for good reason. Show the results of not only the military, but also the defense industry.
But written above rather "summary for liberals." And at the beginning of the article I wrote that there were at least two "notes". There is a "summary for patriots".
So why bump? It doesn’t matter whether it’s accurate or not. The Russian army during the war in Syria uses a variety of weapons and units of various branches and types of the Armed Forces. And the losses, which are periodically reported to us by the Moscow Region, show that everything is not going smoothly. It is necessary to work out the interaction not only of ships fleet, but also the interaction between the fleet and the airborne forces, reconnaissance, space forces and so on.
Simply put, we act well, but we must act ... very well. We must promote and encourage in every way ... We need to bring to perfection ... And so on. The Russian army is strong, but ... not very.
And now about my own opinion. It is, alas, not original. And voiced repeatedly by other people. It has long been voiced. But the relevance is not lost.
Remember the discussion about the funds that Russia spends on a military operation in Syria? Remember the answer of the Minister of Defense and the President to the question of costs? The operation is carried out within the framework of the adopted budget. So, the additional costs, and they, it seems to me, are small. But these are just thoughts out loud.
So, the army and navy should always learn. Is always. And for this, there are not only theoretical studies, but also practice. And what is the difference between launching a cruise missile on a real target from launching on a plywood target? For the crew of a frigate or submarine? Only coordinates of the target. What is not practical lessons for the fleet? What is not training with live shooting? Yes, and what I wrote above, combat coordination of the ships of the Black Sea Fleet and the space forces?
The fight against terrorism remains Russia's priority. But nobody canceled other tasks. And the same southern descendants of Bandera has not been canceled. And Turkey with its "Eastern" temperament has not been canceled. And NATO ... So, we just need not only to train personnel on mock-ups and simulators, but also to work with real weapons in real combat situations. Those who served in the army probably remember the first acquaintance with a combat grenade ... Not everyone managed to quit it ... But today they are far from throwing grenades.
And at the end of the article I want to joke again a little. Remind the situation in some families. What makes a smart husband with his "stash"? A smart husband always allows his wife to know where he has the “stash”. That's why he is smart, because he understands: it increases confidence in the family, women's self-esteem of the wife and ... the safety of the main “nest egg”.
Maybe we, too ... increase the self-esteem of the likely "partner" and "family trust" ...
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