Sustainment is so important in combat operations, both in capabilities, the wear and tear on the body, and the fatigue of the mind.
Having operated in a mechanized unit for a few weeks in -9 C weather, it was important that we rotated the troops in my platoon for time in the one track (out of four) that had a functioning heater. It reduced the chance of frostbite and reduced the general fatigue on the body so they could function. It’s hard enough on a soldier in their 20’s and harder still on a soldier in their 50’s. Inside a headquarters, non-freezing temperatures help the equipment and batteries function better, and it helps the staff focus on keeping their troops alive. A heater is an oasis in a winter desert.
Ammo has to be delivered to the troops. Drone teams and replacements need to move close to the front. Casualties have to be evacuated. There aren’t enough Humvee’s or their equivalent to go around so pickup trucks fill the void. They need the vehicles and the vehicles need to be able to move. These non-combat vehicles save lives in many ways.
I’ve been in tear gas chambers twice, and I’ve been in the field and streets (riot training) when tear gas is used. It is difficult to focus on your aim when your eyes are streaming tears and your nose is streaming snot. In heavy enough doses, particularly in closed spaces, such as bunkers, or even trenches were the gas collects, it impacts your ability to function. This is why the Russians sometimes use tear gas before an assault. Gas masks save lives.
We know, of course, of the value of tourniquets. A limb can survive for two hours with a tourniquet on. It usually takes 4-6 hours before the restricted blood flow causes harm. Depending on the wound to the limb, a human can bleed out in minutes or seconds. Even if a limb wound wouldn’t result in death, the less blood that is lost, the faster the body will recover.
And then there is the sustainment of the mind of those fighting at or near the front. You’re a human being. You can imagie what it feels like when there are people like Anastasiia that put in so much effort to help with the little things that saves lives. Every day. These soldiers fight on behalf of their people of their country, and, yes, to the benefit of all. Surely, it must feel nice to know that people care about their efforts.
So thank you Anastasiia, for working so hard for your people, to the benefit of us all. Thank you, Tom, for being the bridge between both the soldiers on the front line and Anastasiia, and for keeping us engaged in the struggle with both news and a way to directly help. And thank you for all who make the effort to read and stay engaged and directly helping. Thank you for being good people and doing your part to make the world just a little bit better.
Hi Tom, tried donating through the EUR monobank link this time, but something went wrong as I got this messange once I filled out the spaces: Вибачте, виникла непередбачена помилка. Спробуйте повторити операцію пізніше. For reference: I use revolut. Maybe it was a temporary issue but wanted to let you know just so you all can check. Nevertheless, I sent the same amount via paypal. Greetings from one of the few non Putin simps in Italy 🇮🇹🇺🇦🤝
Thanks Tom!
Thank you!!!
Thanks for the update.
Thanks Tom, I am adding my drop in the ocean ,please keep rolling.
Sustainment is so important in combat operations, both in capabilities, the wear and tear on the body, and the fatigue of the mind.
Having operated in a mechanized unit for a few weeks in -9 C weather, it was important that we rotated the troops in my platoon for time in the one track (out of four) that had a functioning heater. It reduced the chance of frostbite and reduced the general fatigue on the body so they could function. It’s hard enough on a soldier in their 20’s and harder still on a soldier in their 50’s. Inside a headquarters, non-freezing temperatures help the equipment and batteries function better, and it helps the staff focus on keeping their troops alive. A heater is an oasis in a winter desert.
Ammo has to be delivered to the troops. Drone teams and replacements need to move close to the front. Casualties have to be evacuated. There aren’t enough Humvee’s or their equivalent to go around so pickup trucks fill the void. They need the vehicles and the vehicles need to be able to move. These non-combat vehicles save lives in many ways.
I’ve been in tear gas chambers twice, and I’ve been in the field and streets (riot training) when tear gas is used. It is difficult to focus on your aim when your eyes are streaming tears and your nose is streaming snot. In heavy enough doses, particularly in closed spaces, such as bunkers, or even trenches were the gas collects, it impacts your ability to function. This is why the Russians sometimes use tear gas before an assault. Gas masks save lives.
We know, of course, of the value of tourniquets. A limb can survive for two hours with a tourniquet on. It usually takes 4-6 hours before the restricted blood flow causes harm. Depending on the wound to the limb, a human can bleed out in minutes or seconds. Even if a limb wound wouldn’t result in death, the less blood that is lost, the faster the body will recover.
And then there is the sustainment of the mind of those fighting at or near the front. You’re a human being. You can imagie what it feels like when there are people like Anastasiia that put in so much effort to help with the little things that saves lives. Every day. These soldiers fight on behalf of their people of their country, and, yes, to the benefit of all. Surely, it must feel nice to know that people care about their efforts.
So thank you Anastasiia, for working so hard for your people, to the benefit of us all. Thank you, Tom, for being the bridge between both the soldiers on the front line and Anastasiia, and for keeping us engaged in the struggle with both news and a way to directly help. And thank you for all who make the effort to read and stay engaged and directly helping. Thank you for being good people and doing your part to make the world just a little bit better.
Very well written!
Me lame duck missed to donate three times. Felt so bad, so I send five times the amount I would have, to make up for it…
the causes don't get any better than this!
This is probably a dumb question but doesn’t a heated tent stick out like dogs balls on a thermal camera?
Depends. 'Old' tents do, of course. But, there are modern tents with excellent thermal insulation, too.
Thanks Tom. We all need our best game from here on. Find some more pressure points and get this shit moved along with Europe! WTF. Heads down folks!
Hi Tom, tried donating through the EUR monobank link this time, but something went wrong as I got this messange once I filled out the spaces: Вибачте, виникла непередбачена помилка. Спробуйте повторити операцію пізніше. For reference: I use revolut. Maybe it was a temporary issue but wanted to let you know just so you all can check. Nevertheless, I sent the same amount via paypal. Greetings from one of the few non Putin simps in Italy 🇮🇹🇺🇦🤝
I am also getting an error with the Monobank link :(
Thx for trying and thx for letting me know. I'll check with Anastasiia.
Hi Tom,
I respect your opinion. Too many commentators can't get real. Trump will give Ukraine to Putin. Europe can't get serious. Let's face it.
I believe nukes are a viable for Ukraine. Most say they're not.
Is it possible to make Ukraine indigestible for Russia by guerilla resistance based out of Poland?
What do you think?