Troops To Help With Ebola

[socks 32,253]

I would not be happy if I was one of the 700 troops being sent out that shit hole to help with the Ebola outbreak ... Since when was that a soldiers job ??? Fukcing government couldn't give two shits about our service men .......

[cragman 2,791]

Once again it's the UK to the rescue and we're skint as it is!

[Born Hunter 17,817]

If you believe what the force CO has said, most are keen to go on ops.

 

If they train for this, why wouldn't they be keen mate? From what I have seen the force being sent out is mostly specifically trained to deal with such a crisis, but they're obviously being supported by more convetional troops too.

 

Part and parcel of the modern British military. They're taking on a much wider role than simple direct action and defence type stuff.

[nothernlite 18,089]

Shocking

[treecreeper 1,136]

makes perfect sense, well were trying to contain it so were going to send 700 folk there.

[WILF 47,745]

The good news is you will be getting overseas money.........the bad news is it's dealing with Ebola !!!

What a f***ing lick out !!

[pesky1972 5,352]

Don't think this is a case of the UK getting involved in something we maybe shouldn't or don't need to. This virus is a threat to every nation and needs to be shut down now. Far better sending people out there to deal with it rather than allow it to reach pandemic proportions and we're forced to close our borders...and for how long?

 

Not too comfortable with seeing British troops being sent out to do this type of work, but it's needs must. It needs to happen and the reality is that are in a position to, so must help.

[WILF 47,745]

On you go then sunshine !! Lol

[Truther 1,579]

Watched this on the news earlier, no plans to isolate the aid force on its return? The burial teams out there,locals, have gone on strike because they keep dying, so we know who'll get that job, total bullshit.

[socks 32,253]

If you believe what the force CO has said, most are keen to go on ops.

If they train for this, why wouldn't they be keen mate? From what I have seen the force being sent out is mostly specifically trained to deal with such a crisis, but they're obviously being supported by more convetional troops too.

Part and parcel of the modern British military. They're taking on a much wider role than simple direct action and defence type stuff.

If you believe what a CO says on behalf of his troops you will believe every word Cameron says ... It's mostly engineers and they won't be trained in dealing with Ebola and the protective force that will be infantry certainly won't be trained in disease Management ... I dont see this as part and parcel of the modern British army ... The British army isn't trained in disease management ... It's trained in conflict and the ever evolving art of war .......

[Born Hunter 17,817]

 

If you believe what the force CO has said, most are keen to go on ops.

If they train for this, why wouldn't they be keen mate? From what I have seen the force being sent out is mostly specifically trained to deal with such a crisis, but they're obviously being supported by more convetional troops too.

Part and parcel of the modern British military. They're taking on a much wider role than simple direct action and defence type stuff.

If you believe what a CO says on behalf of his troops you will believe every word Cameron says ... It's mostly engineers and they won't be trained in dealing with Ebola and the protective force that will be infantry certainly won't be trained in disease Management ... I dont see this as part and parcel of the modern British army ... The British army isn't trained in disease management ... It's trained in conflict and the ever evolving art of war .......

There was a hint of humour in my 'if you believe the CO", lol.

 

I get you mate, like I said there will be supporting troops that did not sign up to help with disease control. Maybe the medical corps do not have the plans and training to deal with epidemics, I was under the impression they did.

 

Perhaps a government civilian team should have been sent out instead?

 

Either way I agree with pesky, I think it is wise for the 1st world to take action and try to isolate this epidemic before it becomes and world wide pandemic.

[socks 32,253]

 

 

If you believe what the force CO has said, most are keen to go on ops.

If they train for this, why wouldn't they be keen mate? From what I have seen the force being sent out is mostly specifically trained to deal with such a crisis, but they're obviously being supported by more convetional troops too.

Part and parcel of the modern British military. They're taking on a much wider role than simple direct action and defence type stuff.

If you believe what a CO says on behalf of his troops you will believe every word Cameron says ... It's mostly engineers and they won't be trained in dealing with Ebola and the protective force that will be infantry certainly won't be trained in disease Management ... I dont see this as part and parcel of the modern British army ... The British army isn't trained in disease management ... It's trained in conflict and the ever evolving art of war .......

There was a hint of humour in my 'if you believe the CO", lol.

I get you mate, like I said there will be supporting troops that did not sign up to help with disease control. Maybe the medical corps do not have the plans and training to deal with epidemics, I was under the impression they did.

Perhaps a government civilian team should have been sent out instead?

Either way I agree with pesky, I think it is wise for the 1st world to take action and try to isolate this epidemic before it becomes and world wide pandemic.

Absolutely agree with that but surely there must be specialist organisations that are far more qualified to deal with this than a soldier .... The world health organisation maybe ??? ......

[Born Hunter 17,817]

Maybe mate, I know the yanks are very well equipped for it with federal agencies as well as military outfits. I'd imagine there would still end up being a military presence though for security and logistics etc unless contractors were payed for.

 

Typically though, the British take action.

[pesky1972 5,352]

Soldiers obviously isn't the ideal situation but I don't think we can spare (or order ) the number of health professionals needed to go over there and make a difference. Not like there are 750 doctors & nurses in the NHS sitting around kicking their heels. I don't think it'll be all hands on patient care either, from what I've seen on TV it seems to be fairly chaotic and they lack the ability to adequately quarantine in order to halt the spread. Just a bit of general 'organisation' and assisting getting the right people & kit/drugs etc. where it's most needed will probably make a difference. It should also hopefully be part of a much larger effort by other developed countries.

Edited October 8, 2014 by pesky1972

[Born Hunter 17,817]

Exactly the same as with the foot and mouth outbreak. The army just have the inherent ability to sort shit out and adapt while civy outfits are running about headless. For that reason if we lack a dedicated unit for a given crises, governments often go running to the military.

 

It ain't right or fair and in the absence of a dedicated outfit to deal with this the UN or whoever really needs to short something.