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First ever francophone "balloon platoon" stands

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First ever francophone "balloon platoon" stands up


Military | 206801 hits | Sep 18 10:33 pm | Posted by: Hyack
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CFB/ASU Valcartier, Quebec — The first French-speaking "Balloon Platoon" has been set up and trained to use the new Persistent Surveillance System (PSS) in French.

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  1. by avatar TuavDan
    Sun Sep 19, 2010 12:07 pm
    First french speaking "ballon platoon." Wow! I can't wait until we get the first "English speaking" platoon.

  2. by avatar desertdude
    Sun Sep 19, 2010 12:52 pm
    And the point is ?

  3. by avatar ShepherdsDog
    Sun Sep 19, 2010 12:55 pm
    We're not sure....the idea of using balloons is interesting, why it is specifically done in French, when the operating language of the Canadian military and NATO is English...not a clue.

  4. by avatar angler57
    Sun Sep 19, 2010 12:58 pm
    Language is a very useful combat tool. During WWII a small group of Navajo Marines
    made a big difference toward bringing Allied Victory.
    Using their own language.
    Code Talkers.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lh6VDhK2eU

  5. by avatar angler57
    Sun Sep 19, 2010 1:04 pm
    "ShepherdsDog" said
    We're not sure....the idea of using balloons is interesting, why it is specifically done in French, when the operating language of the Canadian military and NATO is English...not a clue.


    Have to wonder???? Are these slow moving targets protected against incendiary bullet????

  6. by avatar ShepherdsDog
    Sun Sep 19, 2010 1:04 pm
    I think most people here are familiar with the Wind talkers.

  7. by avatar SprCForr  Gold Member
    Sun Sep 19, 2010 5:14 pm
    "angler57" said
    Have to wonder???? Are these slow moving targets protected against incendiary bullet????


    Helium isn't affected by incendiary muntions. The use of hydrogen filled balloons on the field of combat went out in WW I.

  8. by avatar Gunnair  Gold Member
    Sun Sep 19, 2010 7:18 pm
    DND feel good story.

  9. by avatar GreenTiger
    Sun Sep 19, 2010 8:48 pm
    drones do a much better job and deprending on how high they are not visible.

  10. by Thanos
    Sun Sep 19, 2010 9:01 pm
    The Frenchies still have along way if they want to catch up with Gabe Newell's mad ballooning skills. 8)




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