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W0-SGR t1_j1cvdns wrote

Reply to comment by Beautiful_Fee1655 in Latest Soyuz capsule leak prompts Russians to plan possible rescue of space station crew by RandomForks

To be fair it’s unlikely the us would give all of there troops cold weather gear right when needed. We haven’t fought a cold weather war in 70+ years.

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Remarkable_Soil_6727 t1_j1f4efx wrote

Its not like Putin randomly decided to attack Ukraine the day of, hes trying to finish an invasion he started in 2014 and should probably be a bit more equiped.

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Beautiful_Fee1655 t1_j1fzv3j wrote

Completely wrong. "Winters in Afghanistan can be extremely harsh, with temperatures dropping to -25°C, sometimes even lower, for months at a time. The season brings heavy snowfall, though this can vary depending on location and altitude." https://www.afghanaid.org.uk/what-is-the-weather-like-in-afghanistan

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W0-SGR t1_j1nqti3 wrote

Chris Kyle had a hard time convincing a navy supply officer that it was cold in the desert at. Apparently he didn’t get a good fleece until he came across some army troops. The army has logistics and gear but they usually arrive in combat after the marines. United States isn’t as prepared for a winter war as we we’re in the 60s.

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W0-SGR t1_j1nr53i wrote

Just the facts. We invaded Iraq with woodland camouflage mop suits. Typically marines go to battle and get supplies as then arrive.

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Ode2Jumperz t1_j1dw5kd wrote

Exactly. A family member is currently deployed in the EU. First to Poland and now Lithuania. Guess what didn't get sent over when they were deployed? We sent him thermals to make due in the meantime. The brigades gear did eventually show up but this kind of thing happens even for US troops.

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