DOD's Plan to Face China in the Western Pacific

[my-rifle]

http://www.dodbuzz.com/2010/05/19/boost-stealth-long-range-strike-csba-puts-eye-on-china/

Interesting to hear that they're taking a realistic look at how a conflict with China would shake out if it were to happen today. Being in the I/T industry I feel that the network-borne I/T attacks will be far more effective than physical military strikes.

 

[oleheat]

I'm guessing we would start by torpedoing their container ships headed to Wal-mart?

 

[TecheTitan]

I'm guessing we would start by torpedoing their container ships headed to Wal-mart?

 

[SirIsaacNewton]

They don't need to fight us. They own us. The own our bonds and they supply eveything. Our president apologizes to them for our states behavior.

We are already their bitch.

It is impressive that we are economically subservient to China but militarily superior.

 

[my-rifle]

1. FACT

2. Subjective. How so?

Everything in this discussion is subjective. That's why we're having the discussion.

 

[Yrdawg]

1. FACT

2. Subjective. How so?

We superior in military because our guys speak english, I listen to them china guys and I can't understand a word, they must always be confused, no.... our guys will win hands down just cause they can understand each other

 

[my-rifle]

We superior in military because our guys speak english, I listen to them china guys and I can't understand a word, they must always be confused, no.... our guys will win hands down just cause they can understand each other

I love this. Thanks Yrdawg. I'm still laughing.

 

[mct601]

If anything they can all hold hands and cross the pacific.....

 

[Nomad.2nd]

My point is they have, for all practical purposes, an unlimited population to draw from.

They won't have to fire a shot to beat us since they are holding our economic balls,
but -

Take 500 container ships, put 5,000 troops on each one, sail them towards ports...

They have arms manufacturing plants...

We would need parts from China to build anything on short notice in any volume.

They can win a war of attrition, and they have the population to do so.

We can sink the ships, they do not have enough weapons for their military (My information on this is slightly dated) let alone same TYPE of weapons...

We can destroy their bunkers and wipe out their country.

They cannot do the same.

 

[LeftyDiego]

That is your President Sir...............

 

[LeftyDiego]

When the President of the US bows to others.....**** OFF, socialist we will be.

 

[Mr_Willson]

1. FACT

2. Subjective. How so?

because the chinese military is literally a huge living museum of the cold war?

 

[Mr_Willson]

We can sink the ships, they do not have enough weapons for their military (My information on this is slightly dated) let alone same TYPE of weapons...

We can destroy their bunkers and wipe out their country.

They cannot do the same.

they should have just been producing AK's then.

at least by now they would have enough.


...those T95 rifles look like junk

 

[oleheat]

When it comes to the Chinese military, quantity does not necessarily mean quality.

You might find this interesting......

http://en.secretchina.com/opinion/3591.html

 

[Mjolnir]

They are prepared for Total Warfare just like Russia is.

My OPINION/PERCEPTION is that we are more prepared for low intensity warfare equipment and training wise. This is especially true with Russia. China's population throws a wrench in my perception.

And who knows how many ICBMs they have? Bill Clinton assisted them greatly during his 8 yr stint in the White House so their guidance system is fine. And our "ally" in the Middle East regularly trades OUR military secrets with them so... I'd not like to engage them at all.

 

[oleheat]

I haven't heard much scuttlebutt about this lately, but for the sake of discussion.....
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdpDt8JU19o"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdpDt8JU19o[/ame]

 

[Mjolnir]

NK already sent one over Japan over 6 yrs ago and it landed in the vicinity of Alaska. Certainly, China WOULD develop such a missile. Can't blame them, really. I would not like China sending weapons of war into the Gulf of Mexico and would develop weaponry to counter their presence, too.

 

[oleheat]

NK already sent one over Japan over 6 yrs ago and it landed in the vicinity of Alaska. Certainly, China WOULD develop such a missile. Can't blame them, really. I would not like China sending weapons of war into the Gulf of Mexico and would develop weaponry to counter their presence, too.

There are those who doubt whether or not this missile exists....One thing is certain though: American carriers are a major concern to the Chinese military. I agree- I could see them wanting such a weapon....Carrier groups are one hell of a bargaining chip.

 

[Mjolnir]

I agree with you. I don't think that missile is fictional. They sent one over Japan within the past three years, too. It was in the press and I "laughed" as it was the second report of such a threatening test.