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07-11-2010, 02:21 PM | #13861 |
IG85 - Mortarman
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They weren't actually weapons techs (i.e. armorers), but they had so many years of hands-on experience that they knew more than many armorers. Their real focus was on the tactical application of the weapons. I can't speak for all of them, but the Gunners I knew were some baaaad dudes. Smart as hell, guys who could damn near compute mortar data in their heads. They were the guys that the armorers did not want to see showing up for an impromptu inspection...
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07-11-2010, 02:23 PM | #13862 |
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Definately sounds like someone the Joes should have.
New Marine to add, a Marine Gunner.
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07-11-2010, 04:59 PM | #13863 |
I Ride with Claymore!!!
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I think there may be an argument for the unrleased figure: Sandstorm (Target exclusive w/ RAM) to be considered as a Marine.
It's not conclusive by any means, but... 1. He's an MP. The Army has MPs but the Navy has "SP's" and the Air Force has "SF's" so he has to be Army or Marine Corps. 2. He drives a motorcycle. To my knowledge, the only active duty troops to be assigned with motorcycles are Marines. They use them as Scouts. The Army doesn't use motorcycles except in Special Ops. So if he's an MP and comes with a motorcycle, it seems reasonable that he could be a Marine. Just a theory. No conclusive evidence.
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07-11-2010, 11:59 PM | #13864 |
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Works for me. We all know the Joes need more Marines.
BUT, it is RoC, so he could be part of a foreign unit.
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07-12-2010, 12:38 AM | #13865 |
W.O.R.M.S. Commander
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I'm in! I just got back from Vegas, and I'll be heading back to Moscow next week. But I like the idea of an ongoing discussion through the day. Being in Moscow I sometimes catch you guys in the Morning when it's midnight back in the states, or in the afternoon when you guys are just getting to work.
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07-12-2010, 01:20 AM | #13866 |
I Ride with Claymore!!!
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I'm an old school Reagan-Era Joe fan: G.I. Joe is STILL the codename for AMERICA'S highly trained, Special Missions, Counter-Terrorism Force.
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07-12-2010, 01:20 AM | #13867 |
I Ride with Claymore!!!
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I'm in! I just got back from Vegas, and I'll be heading back to Moscow next week. But I like the idea of an ongoing discussion through the day. Being in Moscow I sometimes catch you guys in the Morning when it's midnight back in the states, or in the afternoon when you guys are just getting to work.
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07-12-2010, 02:25 AM | #13868 |
Crimson Guard
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I think there may be an argument for the unrleased figure: Sandstorm (Target exclusive w/ RAM) to be considered as a Marine.
It's not conclusive by any means, but... 1. He's an MP. The Army has MPs but the Navy has "SP's" and the Air Force has "SF's" so he has to be Army or Marine Corps. 2. He drives a motorcycle. To my knowledge, the only active duty troops to be assigned with motorcycles are Marines. They use them as Scouts. The Army doesn't use motorcycles except in Special Ops. So if he's an MP and comes with a motorcycle, it seems reasonable that he could be a Marine. Just a theory. No conclusive evidence. |
07-12-2010, 02:44 AM | #13869 |
I Ride with Claymore!!!
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It's ridiculous that he was never released. I know it was just a kitbash, but it'a s cool figure and I really like his codename.
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07-12-2010, 03:18 AM | #13870 |
80's Civil Air Patrol Cdt
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Here is a question for us hardcores, until we find another subject. With your paperwork files, do you file Dusty under Rudat or Tadur?
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