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This old technology that you all probably know how to use (some quite well) was developed as a cutting edge military tool a long, long time ago. It allows pre-planning and preparation of a fight, allocation of resources, more precise metrics and measurements, etc. It also has broad civilian uses too. What is it? And who designed it and for whom did he design it?
This should be a good one.
Topo map?
Yeah, that was what the AKAC 874 was (a coding paper, based on the current day/time). We also used to use (in a pinch) the code word "SCUBA DIVER" ("I call SCUBADIVER, and set "Delta"). "Delta" would be where you would start count (starting with zero) with the letter "D" and then ascend up along the word (and wrap around to the beginning of the word until "9" was reached). Any letter could be used as the set point. This way you could pass coordinates quickly, but in a way a non-english speaking eavesdropper couldn't easy figure out.
Engineering for 100.
This weapons system was inspired by bees.
Cheers,
Sirhr
Probably an easy one, but...what is an "Irish Pennant"?
It is only a guess, but are Purples, A Cobra supporting 2 two Blue leg platoons on the ground?
I always thought of a Pink Team as a Red[Cobra] working with a White[Loach] out hunting and killin.
I'd imagine there's probably names on paper in the bottles, and they came from everywhere in the world they were used. I've never been there, but have wanted to visit since reading the book "Salt", as it was mentioned that McIihenny's was originally a salt producer (as the island sits on a huge salt dome).
Curious to hear what the answer is...
So not a question I am posing... but one I am looking for an answer on...
Why don't people "Eat the charms" on deployment. I've heard several explanations from superstition that it will rain. To "The DI's wanted them because they were tasty and made recruits hand them over" to eating "Charms" was bad luck in the field.
So what is the real reason? Inquiring minds want to know!
Cheers,
Sirhr
Forgive me if I cut in for a moment. Haven't had much time to spend online lately. Anyway, this one's not too difficult. Name this thing:
Norden bombsight is correct. I got to play with one in the UK last month. Never actually handled one before! Pretty cool.
Cheers,
Sirhr