19 'Shite' Brigade

**Outstanding** · 27-05-2006, 06:39

I am sure that they will have a good role, it seems to me that their very "lightness" suits them well for a range of roles where they can be easily be adapted to suit the mission. UK Sp to Darfur for instance?

**Hard_vark** · 26-11-2006, 13:36

The Light Bde - currently heavier than the Armd Bde it replaced in theatre. makes you wonder...............

**Outstanding** · 26-11-2006, 23:51

Umm well I guess some senior offr can explain that!!?

**Von-Ryan** · 30-11-2006, 11:39

It's the not yet but may soon be light bde - provided we can get some kit for it and the threat doesn't necessitate operating in increasingly well-protected (armoured) vehicles......

**CrapSpy** · 30-11-2006, 11:46

Originally Posted by Hard_vark

The Light Bde - currently heavier than the Armd Bde it replaced in theatre. makes you wonder...............

I presume then, they have arrived with the promised Mastiff and Bulldog?

Any news on how the 2 new vehicles are performing?

**Dewi_Sant** · 30-11-2006, 18:17

The first Bulldog armoured fighting vehicles are already on the streets of Basra, and the new Mastiff vehicle will be delivered to theatre less than a year after the requirement was identified. That is a truly impressive performance by the MoD and industry.

Lords Hansard Home Page

Mate of mine was doing the upgrades on the 432 (bulldog) he said its not a bad bit of kit. Guess time will tell.

**Outstanding** · 02-12-2006, 01:17

If you think about it the old 432 variants weren't that bad. I have heard that the reworked vehicles are doing just as well.

**starshiptrooper** · 01-01-2007, 21:08

Originally Posted by Outstanding

If you think about it the old 432 variants weren't that bad. I have heard that the reworked vehicles are doing just as well.

Will get the chance to run them out in BATUS on MM1 this year- looking forward to it. Will post once back (mid Jun 07)

**MS_Rep** · 07-02-2007, 22:30

Originally Posted by starshiptrooper

Originally Posted by Outstanding

If you think about it the old 432 variants weren't that bad. I have heard that the reworked vehicles are doing just as well.

Will get the chance to run them out in BATUS on MM1 this year- looking forward to it. Will post once back (mid Jun 07)

They don't get back from TELIC until June (unless they changed the OCP and no-one told them?)

Have fun anyway just beware you don't get bitten on the bum

**Hard_vark** · 23-02-2007, 20:15

They appear to be taking a bit of a 'shoeing' over there.

**in_the_cheapseats** · 23-02-2007, 20:22

Originally Posted by Dewi_Sant

The first Bulldog armoured fighting vehicles are already on the streets of Basra, and the new Mastiff vehicle will be delivered to theatre less than a year after the requirement was identified. That is a truly impressive performance by the MoD and industry.

Lords Hansard Home Page

Mate of mine was doing the upgrades on the 432 (bulldog) he said its not a bad bit of kit. Guess time will tell.

Yup, Bulldog looks good and the boys seem to like it. A huge step forward from what it was. Has anyone seen Mastiff out and about yet?

**timebandit** · 27-02-2007, 23:14

Originally Posted by in_the_cheapseats

Originally Posted by Dewi_Sant

The first Bulldog armoured fighting vehicles are already on the streets of Basra, and the new Mastiff vehicle will be delivered to theatre less than a year after the requirement was identified. That is a truly impressive performance by the MoD and industry.

Lords Hansard Home Page

Mate of mine was doing the upgrades on the 432 (bulldog) he said its not a bad bit of kit. Guess time will tell.

Yup, Bulldog looks good and the boys seem to like it. A huge step forward from what it was. Has anyone seen Mastiff out and about yet?

Mastiff!! By fcuk it's big, just had a good look round one today but they are not yet rolled out fully operationally, and due to it's size there are a number of H&S limitations placed upon it.

**really?_fascinating** · 28-02-2007, 17:03

Given the fantastic work they are doing and the number of casualties this Brigade is suffering on OP TELIC could the mods consider renaming this thread? It was a mildly amusing pun when the Bde was training, but as they are now in contact seems to be ill judged. I am sure I will be met with howls of objection as we attempt to sponsor a free internet, but it is a bit insensitive to any bereaved or injured families who may look to this website for solace.

**Hard_vark** · 01-05-2007, 12:21

Originally Posted by really?_fascinating

Given the fantastic work they are doing and the number of casualties this Brigade is suffering on OP TELIC could the mods consider renaming this thread? It was a mildly amusing pun when the Bde was training, but as they are now in contact seems to be ill judged. I am sure I will be met with howls of objection as we attempt to sponsor a free internet, but it is a bit insensitive to any bereaved or injured families who may look to this website for solace.

Just ignoring this logic, or hoping the issue will go away?