Wonder what that edit was...

Hey Jamus I appreciate the enthusiasm but please keep it civilized... Raven is referring to a conversation we had on IM, it was a great convo and a lot about the Palestinian/IDF situation was discussed. Ironically, I said the same thing about the "occupied" territories all falling within Israel's borders. People talk about these areas like they are in another country and the IDF just rolled into them.

No disrespect Cobra, when comparing the IDF to our forces here in the US. My Grandpops made a pilgrimage to Israel years ago (he's christian, but it a holy place to us too!), but he's a Navy man and he'd slap me if he heard me say anything about another nation's forces comparing to ours, lol..

BTW...if I could do a mod, it would be the modeled after the 1st battalion 52nd Infantry...The BEST mechanized force in the world!

Ive been studying the IDF for a LONG time and ive read pretty much every word on isayeret.com (which is my fav site). Anyway, the IDF does have disadvantages as far as organization goes. For example there are too many SF units with many of them covering the same responsibilities. I dont know too much about the U.S military but I have a feeling it is very nicely organized. Also, budget problems are a real pain in the ass for the IDF. It would be good if they had nice flow of extra cash. There are also some really stupid political problems that put limits on the IDF. For example, due to political pressure, the IDF now has to employ the IMI Tavor which the they dont really want (especially because of a major tactical flaw that means it cant be used in CQB). They would much rather use the US m16-m4, which is better and can be bought using the US foreign military aid Israel receives. Oops, sorry for raving!

Hmmm I thought the problem was that the bullets eject too close to the face or something like that. As for the mod, to my painfull misfortune I havent actually played it. I have a confession to make. I have the warez version (but ONLY because I cant afford it) so I cant install the patch which means I cant seem to get mods to work. Damn I wanna play it!!!

Weird, I do not approove the use of weapons to kill civilians and less children.

I see the MOD and it's real life characteristics as top weapon technology.
A few weeks ago I used a Galil assault rifle on a shooting range, hell this gun is great, I sprayed with it as a subgun and later I put on a scope to shoot at 100m small groups.

Yep, Coco I agree with you.

Well the person who pulls the trigger pointing at an civilian or child is a murderer.

When I was a soldier I would have shot a child in a heartbeat if my life depended upon it. I still feel that way to this day...if a 13 year old kid pulls a gun on me, guess what, I'm going home at the end of the day. It's funny, but people do not realize that children can be as much of a soldier as someone who is 25 years old. If you watched BHD, remember the part where the Ranger is coming out of that house and he slips and the kid kills his father, well, I would have dusted the kid also. You are in a war enviroment with kids hauling around AK47's and wearing Load Bearing Equipment, they are now COMBATANTS...just my 3 cents worth.

Hey guys, could I ask you a question. How did the army change your life? I intend to be in the IDF in a year or two and I think it will be a great thing for me. Make me stronger mentally and physically. Whats your opinions on the military?

Sulph the only way the Army changed my life is that I dislike weapons and war more than ever. I became a pacifist and think computer games are enough. On our first combat simulation I have learned that you probably won't see your enemy when you get shot. He just lies somewhere aims and bang. That was your life. Great, wasn't it. Well the Army  shows you your physical and mental borders but I think that didn't make me stronger. It only changes my way how I think about crisis. Because whenever I have troubles with my girlfriend, with money,... I think back to my Army time and I know it could be worse hehe. In Austria I was forced to join the Army for 8 months the only option was to do civil services for 12 months but I didn't want to lose more time until I can go to university. At all if you have the choice don't join the Army(when I speak of Army I mean all parts of it, Infantry, Navy,Airforce,...). You risk your life!!! You can forget your private life you had before  and last but not least you get paid bad for what you risk.

Do something constructive! - My advice.

Regards,

Mauti