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U.S. Orders Large-Scale Turbo Activation Exercise of Ready Reserve Force Ships
gcaptain ^
| Sept. 17, 2019
| Mike Schuler
Posted on 09/18/2019 11:06:40 AM PDT by rockinqsranch
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The three vessels to the left in the photograph appear to be Ro Ro conversions of the former Sealand container vessels known as SL-7's. One of those vessels, I believe the McLean holds the ocean crossing record to Japan to this day (something along the lines of four days, 18 hours, about that). These ships are 946 ft, in length, and can travel at 38 mph. Burned too much fuel, and Sealand negotiated for the government to buy the ships for the ready reserve force.
To: rockinqsranch
Just the normal ebb and flow of the training cycle, nothing to be concerned about I’m sure.
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posted on
09/18/2019 11:08:13 AM PDT
by
Steely Tom
([Seth Rich] == [the Democrat's John Dean])
To: Steely Tom
I dunno. They used the word turbo. Sounds series.
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posted on
09/18/2019 11:11:05 AM PDT
by
BradyLS
(DO NOT FEED THE BEARS!)
To: Steely Tom
Interesting article (as usual for gCaptain). It says there was a negative report on readiness earlier this year
maybe they’re shaking things up. Most Americans will NEVER know the vast extent to which the 0bama regime damaged and degraded our national security apparatus.
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posted on
09/18/2019 11:13:22 AM PDT
by
NorthMountain
(... the right of the peopIe to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed)
To: BradyLS
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posted on
09/18/2019 11:14:21 AM PDT
by
Steely Tom
([Seth Rich] == [the Democrat's John Dean])
To: Steely Tom
Smoke on the water. Fire in the skies.
To: NorthMountain
I remember that in the run-up to the launch of operations in Afghanistan (and then Iraq) several Navy captains were dismissed; one (IIRC) failed a "light-off test" of his ship, which I believe was an aircraft carrier, possibly the
John F. Kennedy.
At the time, people here on FR speculated that a message was being sent to all Navy personnel — including especially commanders — that fun and games were over.
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posted on
09/18/2019 11:20:30 AM PDT
by
Steely Tom
([Seth Rich] == [the Democrat's John Dean])
To: Steely Tom
Can’t wait for Space Force turbo activation!
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posted on
09/18/2019 11:20:48 AM PDT
by
shanover
(...To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them.-S.Adams)
To: rockinqsranch
No reports of a Military mobilization to load those ships.
It could be a general purpose readiness exercise.
It could be preparation for a big Foreign Assistance Program (Venezuela?).
It could be a longer term preparation for a planned or potential Military deployment.
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posted on
09/18/2019 11:23:51 AM PDT
by
BeauBo
To: rockinqsranch
My British SOn-in-LAw told me the Royal Navy looked the plans for those fast container ship as a possible conversion into an aircraft carrier.
They built the QE class ships instead
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posted on
09/18/2019 11:27:03 AM PDT
by
Fai Mao
(There is no rule of law in the US until The PIAPS is executed.)
To: rockinqsranch
Pretty impressive. It has taken me longer to recommission my swather, rake and baler from storage than it will take them to recommission these ships.
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posted on
09/18/2019 11:35:20 AM PDT
by
Sequoyah101
(We are governed by the consent of the governed and we are fools for allowing it.)
To: Fai Mao
Whatever happened to this frigates in Suisin Bay near Vallejo, Ca?
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posted on
09/18/2019 11:41:44 AM PDT
by
DIRTYSECRET
(urope. Why do they put up with this.)
To: rockinqsranch
Most of these ships are pre-loaded with equipment and supplies.
5 days to call up the crew, 12-15 days to transit somewhere. they’re pretty fast ships.
Then fly in the troops
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posted on
09/18/2019 11:52:53 AM PDT
by
Mariner
(War Criminal #18)
To: Fai Mao
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posted on
09/18/2019 11:53:13 AM PDT
by
rockinqsranch
("Democratic" party sold out to the ICP. It is now the Communist Party USA.)
To: rockinqsranch
I think something big is going to go down relatively soon. That’s the only reason any of these ships would have to be activated; if the Pentagon is anticipating the need for extra transport capacity in a hurry.
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posted on
09/18/2019 11:53:49 AM PDT
by
fatman6502002
((The Team The Team The Team - Bo Schembechler circa 1969))
To: rockinqsranch
Does that mean the Iowa is going to plow some water again?
Just kidding. But it would be magnificent to see the old gal put to sea once more ...
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posted on
09/18/2019 11:54:30 AM PDT
by
IronJack
To: NorthMountain; Steely Tom
“.....maybe theyre shaking things up. Most Americans will NEVER know the vast extent to which the 0bama regime damaged and degraded our national security apparatus.”
Agree. Interesting the July operation, and now this two months later. Almost like somebody didn’t get it right the first time. Lots of money spent on this.
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posted on
09/18/2019 11:58:14 AM PDT
by
rockinqsranch
("Democratic" party sold out to the ICP. It is now the Communist Party USA.)
To: rockinqsranch
“We understand that the this most recent activation exercise or not is the largest since the Persian Gulf War in 1990 and the invasion of Iraq in 2003.”
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posted on
09/18/2019 11:59:24 AM PDT
by
Mariner
(War Criminal #18)
To: Steely Tom
Lol. Reminds me of the Turbo button on early PCs.
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posted on
09/18/2019 12:03:07 PM PDT
by
dhs12345
To: rockinqsranch
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posted on
09/18/2019 12:20:29 PM PDT
by
DannyTN
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