here are a couple of things that the AFP should be doing for their soldiers and as well being self reliant.
for the Soldiers:
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helmets and vest (locally made, in partnership with private companies and research establishments. Ballistics test can be done here or outside, must be composite material to make it light and at the same time strong, raw materials can be imported. )
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uniforms (locally made, must address the need for a uniform that will protect them from rain and keep them warm, and at the same time during hot summer days (35 degrees celcius) will be cool enough to wear. still in partnership with a research establishment and a local textile firm...)
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bootsstandard rifle:
- much like the MSRP program of the marines, this rifle will replace all standard issued rifle for all the branch of the military.
- can be easily reconfigured to address the different needs of the services.
- reconfiguration components are also part of this program
- locally made, in partnership with either Floro or other local companies..can partner also with a foreign company (excluding the US)
- rifle must endure the type of environment we have.
- easily cleanable
- standard optics (forgot the name of that sight..yng mrn red dot lng sa center ng site..hehe)
communication:
- as in other threads, the AFP already procurred new communication equipments. But to encourage the local electronics and communications industry here in the country, the AFP should look into viable manufacturers for an indigenous communication equipment.
- more so, the project would also include the partnership with both research establishments and universities.
- equipment will have its own encryption/decryption algorithm not currently used locally and outside of the country.
- components used can be already manufactured here in the country.
- different types of comm. equipment might be developed. Unit or squad level comm. (ala special forces), battalion or division level comm. and the general HQ level..
SAT project- to make most of these comm. levels a SAT based comm. transciever can be used. the SAT will be positioned in the geosynchronous orbit so that the SAT will stay above our heads.. aside from being a relay for comm. the SAT can also have a radar imaging and as well as radar capability itself.
- a different encryption/decryption algorithm will be used here.
- location of receiver stations should be addressed as well. command and control centers must not be located just near the capital. secondary command and control centers maybe located within current bases in the visayas and mindanao and in the northern luzon area.
- the SAT project can be made in cooperation with the russians or any other NATO country..even japan..for the neccessary technology to make the satellite and launch it in geosynchronous orbit.
- SAT project would address comm., radar, and imaging..
MSRP
- a probable introduction of these rifles to other sniper units of other services (excluding the PNP) may be done.
night vision:
- night vision optical sights maybe introduced to all AFP services, but re-training must be done first and foremost.
- locally made with partnership with both research establishments and a university maybe done. optical components maybe made local or imported.
- night vision goggles must be made standard to all special forces units, scout rangers, marine units, light infantry, and other specialized units of the AFP.
- innovation is the key here..
ARMOR:
- a R&D project can be made to address the need for a locally made AIFV (if viable). the current M113 gavins must be upgraded both its armor and its firepower. engine upgrade is also suitable.
- studying the assembly process of the SIMBA, the project will focus on how to address the upgrade needs and the assembly process to make the possible upgrading of an M113 into an AIFV.
- R&D would also focus on upgrades for the SIMBA, v-300, v-150, and scorpion light tank. (if possible)
- further development of the marine gun trucks and introduction of these gun truck innovation to the army.
- composite armor technology research and research on how to enhance current armor platings in place in all AFP wheeled or tracked armored vehicle.
- R&D for viability of a local made replacement for the humvee and trucks
AMMUNITION, GRENADES, and others:
- R&D to enhance and improve current production of munitions of the Government Arsenel.
- R&D for ballistics technology to improve performance of bullets and munitions already being manufactured by the GA and local munitions company.
- R&D for possible inclusion for the GA munitions productions shells and other munitions for artillery, anti- armor, AAA munitions and others used by the navy,airforce,army,and marines.
- R&D for enhancement of production process and possible cost reduction by improving efficiency of the facility.
- R&D for enhancement and improvement and possible manufacture of grenades, flash and smoke grenades, and plastic explosives. (if possible or if allowed by constitution)
PISTOL and CQB weapons:
- R&D for development of own 9mm submachine gun basing on experience on the upgrade and re-introduction of the silenced grease guns (M3?).
- R&D for enhancement and improvement of current Pistols (9mm and .45) being manufactured locally.
- standardization of the 9mm pistol for the PNP and all civilian law enforcement units(including PSG).
- both 9mm and .45 pistols available for use for the AFP depending on type of deployment.
- development of .45 submachine gun to be used by special forces units. (if possible) -->
suppressed M3- flash and noise suppresors enhancement and development. (for CQB and stealth deployment)
ENLISTMENT and TRAINING:
(edited)- prioritize re-training of all personnel
- availablity of courses for leadership, tactics, advance markmanship, logistics planning, human resource management, process management, moral and ethical subjects, advance engineering courses and surveying for the engineering corps, political science (constitution), financial management (for high ranked officers), information technology, electronics and communications course, advance mechanical and electronics subjects, environmental subjects, and other courses or subjects that the soldier might need both for survivability during deployment as well as increase of rank.
- training of the cyber warfare and information unit on network security, vulnerability, encryption/decryption technology, virus defense, IT subjects, ethics, and others
- enhancment of human resource management and re-evaluation of promotion process.
BASES and soldiers welfare:
(edited) possible use of solar and wind power for base electricity, to lessen cost of electricity.
SOLDIERS WELFARE:
- Housing program must not copy the design and planning being used by the NHA. The NHA program uses to much land per house. The AFP housing program must be implemented by its own engineering corps with the specifics that the housing project will utilize in building apartment type building, 2 or 3 storey apartment blocks can be built. So less land will be used and more soldiers and their family will be given PERMANENT housing units.
- said housing units cannot be sold or to be rented by others, if a soldier has built his own house, he can just inform the AFP, vacate the place, and a new soldiers family will live in that housing unit. But, in the case that he cannot afford to have his own house built, a loan program wherein zero interest and low monthly payments should be available.
- each soldier should be given health insurance both for him and his immediate family. discounts to medications should be available for them.
- free education for pre-school, primary, and secondary education should be available for his family, and a tuition discount or free tuition to a government university of his choice.
yn lng muna..sakit n ulo ko...
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