Belgian Military Thread

[PathFindeR[BE]]

ah, the crappy Q-stand !

And they are used by one platoon of the C-Cie of the 1e mediane brigade.

[Patjewin]

These are just my two cents...

I also believe the AIV 90 was not the best choice but, for the (near) future it will be that or nothing! With all the budget cuts I don't believe we will have a replacement for AIV 90 soon.

Greetz


patrick

[Briggs]

These are just my two cents...

I also believe the AIV 90 was not the best choice but, for the (near) future it will be that or nothing! With all the budget cuts I don't believe we will have a replacement for AIV 90 soon.

Greetz


patrick

The AMV with the 105 CTCV should have been possible. Better payload capacity as well than the PIIIC.

[Briggs]

Below you'll find some Pics of 3 Para during Ex Viking Express in Norway (Finnmark) in Juni of this year.

Enjoy





Pat

Are those the new small vehicles bought for 'SFG' under De Crem?

[calimero2]

Yes, JCB Groundhog a.k.a. Light Utility Vehicle.

[Patjewin]

These are indeed the Light Utility Vehicles we (ParaCdo Bn) got to transport our 'heavy weapons': 60mm & 81 mm Mor, 50Cal, Milan, etc.
A good vehicle capable of transporting an entire squad if necessary (max 600Kg).
The army also bought a limited number of trailers that go with the LUV, these are only used by the 81 mm Mor squads /platoons.

Repost of a picture



Greetings

Patrick

[calimero2]

I seem to remember that OTS was directed at the vehicle, not the weapon systems.

That's possible, I don't know for sure.

Who bought the FN Arrows before we did? We on the Dingo 2? Or the Elbit ORCWS-30? Portugal?

The Elbit ORCWS-30 (nowadays known as UT-30 by the way) was indeed ordered by Portugal (for their marines; the army vehicles will have the SP30 turret). Slovenia and Brazil ordered the UT-30 too.

[Patjewin]

Tomorrow Ex Active Trip starts. Hope it will a good Ex.
Expect info on TV and on the radio. 2 Cdo will operate IVO of MONS; 3 Para IVO of URSEL, GENT and DEINZE.

More info on mil.be

Greetz

Patrick

[vor033]

(All translated using Google so sorry for any mistakes)

This exercise will take place in the provinces of West and East Flanders, Hainaut and Namur, Belgium

The purpose of the exercise, in collaboration with French soldiers from 35 (RAP Parachute Infantry Regiment) and the Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs, is training in the procedures and techniques for Non-combatant Evacuation Operations ( NEO).

Nearly 1,000 military Belgians, mostly from the 2nd Battalion of Commandos Flawinne and 3 Battalion Paratroopers Tielen, and 150 French soldiers, supported by 4 C-130, will participate in ACTIVE TRIP. They will travel mainly by foot or by using light wheeled vehicles

Main Caption


Belgian airborne units are on alert, with 3 Parachute Battalion from Tielen and 2 Commandos from Flawinne, are about to help Belgian expatriates in the context of Exercise Active Trip.

Led by the Immediate Reaction Capability (IRC - Para-Commando Regiment), this exercise will also see the participation of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs. The recent security crisis born of the earthquake in Haiti has highlighted the importance of coordination between the FPS Foreign Affairs and Defense during such a crisis. To gain experience in the field, a team composed of staff from both departments will participate actively in the consolidation of expatriates (about 450 civilians), reception and sorting of these before their evacuation by road or by air on board four C-130 Defence Belgian and a French C-160.

[sp2c]

it seems like in every set of belgian army photo's there's at least one photo with a couple of guys hauling a .50 cal around

I love it

[vor033]

Belgian Para-commandos from 3 Parachute Battalion and 2 Commandos part of the Immediate Reaction Capability (IRC - Para-Commando Regiment) during exercise Active trip 2010

[vor033]

Belgian Para-commandos from 3 Parachute Battalion and 2 Commandos part of the Immediate Reaction Capability (IRC - Para-Commando Regiment) during exercise Active trip 2010 - Night time Parachute Drop

[vor033]

Belgian Para-commandos from 3 Parachute Battalion and 2 Commandos part of the Immediate Reaction Capability (IRC - Para-Commando Regiment) during exercise Active trip 2010 - Para-commando defending Ursel airfield

[kayaker]

Great phot's...! It appears to me that if the red in the camouflage would be a little subdued it would be very effective.

[Christophe]

Hi all,
perhaps a bit off topic, but does anyone know if the SFG is already based in Heverlee?
I frequently pass by there. They are currently restoring the main buildings around the parade ground. At first sight only the current trasportation unit is based there.