tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post1629529792356455012..comments2024-03-16T15:49:59.567+08:00Comments on Senang Diri: USS Freedom's port call in Guam puts her five sailing days from Singapore David Boeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11401913253357584603noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-39335293401691429532013-04-19T01:24:08.320+08:002013-04-19T01:24:08.320+08:00Whether the crew can use Changi bunks or cook hous...Whether the crew can use Changi bunks or cook house, what is the difference? <br /><br />Important thing is Singapore is providing essential port facilities for this ship that it cannot operate without. Without Singapore, the US Navy must find another ally willing to host them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-35340995345903320612013-04-18T16:24:11.298+08:002013-04-18T16:24:11.298+08:00it has arrived!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-a...it has arrived!<br /><br />http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-22156283Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-83372009456554705702013-04-06T04:19:15.687+08:002013-04-06T04:19:15.687+08:00http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2013/04/05/d...http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2013/04/05/dsca-seeks-authorization-to-sell-singapore-246-mil.aspxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-50414293195048024102013-04-05T08:34:10.259+08:002013-04-05T08:34:10.259+08:00We should ask for bigger ship like aircraft carrie...We should ask for bigger ship like aircraft carrier to station in Singaporea then it can protect us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-11605930914475519372013-04-04T11:10:08.090+08:002013-04-04T11:10:08.090+08:00If you can point to such a rule (crew live on boar...If you can point to such a rule (crew live on board the LCS) then please point it out.<br /><br />I believe Singapore only objects to the word "basing" being used and prefers the word "rotation". The ship is still officially homeported at San Diego (unlike USS George Washington homeported at Yokosuka). No such specific rule has been promised or publicised. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-70505869032604601702013-04-04T08:44:16.096+08:002013-04-04T08:44:16.096+08:00Hi, any thoughts on the possibility of the SAF pro...Hi, any thoughts on the possibility of the SAF procuring F35s?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-37148735950876439852013-04-04T07:16:18.004+08:002013-04-04T07:16:18.004+08:00I believe the LCS is "temporarily based"...I believe the LCS is "temporarily based" (notice the word "temporary") in SG - the wording to avoid antagonising our neighbours (and those further away e.g., China), hence the rules for crew of LCS to live on board the LCS. I think it must be crammed living long-term on board - maybe the crew can use the CNB Mess Halls and sports facilities certain times of the day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-29837426734395000122013-04-03T22:28:22.278+08:002013-04-03T22:28:22.278+08:00Anonymous at April 2, 2013 at 2:55 AM
This is not...Anonymous at April 2, 2013 at 2:55 AM<br /><br />This is not correct. <br /><br />Firstly the LCS cannot even hold two crews. The rotating Blue and Gold crews will fly to Singapore. One crew will definitely stay in bunks ashore while the ship is being handed over.<br /><br />Their families will live at the official home port of San Diego. This will be a different situation from the permanent US Navy staff ashore at CommLog WestPac. Their families live in Sembawang. <br /><br />Feel free to take a look. You can see the SAF Military Security Troopers and Singapore Police Force patrol their neighbourhood. One with Security vehicle (Ford Escape) with GPMG paired with one Police car on patrol.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-84391932910275632482013-04-03T15:14:57.497+08:002013-04-03T15:14:57.497+08:00correction to my post it should be LM team and not...correction to my post it should be LM team and not GD Whonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-72868412654987098352013-04-03T15:08:40.153+08:002013-04-03T15:08:40.153+08:00The Freedom schedule to depart Guam 0400hr hrs 5/4...The Freedom schedule to depart Guam 0400hr hrs 5/4/2013 for exercise with other Navy ships while on its way to CNB but seem to experience mechanical issue (no idea how true).... this is on top of the diesel generator issue they had from Hawaii to Guam which needs to GD team to be in Hawaii to troubleshootWhonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-53028190446580769762013-04-02T02:55:58.638+08:002013-04-02T02:55:58.638+08:00Contrary to popular belief...the crew will not be ...Contrary to popular belief...the crew will not be living in Singapore or on any base. No bunks will be provided for them. They will live onboard their own ship. No families to bring along either.<br /><br />Changi will be their maintenance/refuelling/replenishing base to operate out from....no US base in Singapore for them. They are only guests.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-64719979414101345312013-04-01T17:46:52.715+08:002013-04-01T17:46:52.715+08:00I had the opportunity to see USS Freedom at sea du...I had the opportunity to see USS Freedom at sea during RIMPAC 2010. It was a spectacle to see such a platform at full speed. The crew gave me the impression that they were trying out the ship and exploring (and discovering) its operational concept.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-31883696077358371852013-04-01T16:19:33.624+08:002013-04-01T16:19:33.624+08:00Anon April 1, 2:03
"......It is no match (as...Anon April 1, 2:03<br /><br />"......It is no match (as a single unit) for the chinese destroyers exercising in S. China Sea now..."<br /><br />You will be surprised; just make sure who press the fire button first...and you will be really fxxked !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-85066504055699905052013-04-01T02:03:45.448+08:002013-04-01T02:03:45.448+08:00Based on Wikipedia entry, it is at best a corvette...Based on Wikipedia entry, it is at best a corvette, intention of their design to "to replace more specialized ships such as minesweepers and large assault ships," and "unable to defend themselves effectively against anti-ship cruise missiles." <br />USN CNO said (in 2012), "You won't send it into an anti-access area." <br />"MCM and SUW modules are planned to reach initial operating capability in Fiscal year 2014, and the ASW module in FY2016."<br />As I see it, its role is operate only in low-intensity conflict, or to support more highly-armed vessel such as DDG in higher-intensity conflict. It is no match (as a single unit) for the chinese destroyers exercising in S. China Sea now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-50068604443453342082013-03-30T20:26:45.061+08:002013-03-30T20:26:45.061+08:00How about a Marine Expeditionary Force to liberate...How about a Marine Expeditionary Force to liberate us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-68587973841401598262013-03-30T15:06:20.918+08:002013-03-30T15:06:20.918+08:00East. Sembawang has no facilities for mission modu...East. Sembawang has no facilities for mission modules or quarters for a warship crew. It is for families.<br /><br />Changi, on the other hand, who knows what is in there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-56650760634719432182013-03-30T09:00:52.681+08:002013-03-30T09:00:52.681+08:00and the m'sian navy will be singing, "eve...and the m'sian navy will be singing, "every move you make, I'll be watching you".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-67529747522388048152013-03-30T08:14:30.694+08:002013-03-30T08:14:30.694+08:00will they be ported up north or to the east of sg?...will they be ported up north or to the east of sg?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-6919946432846258932013-03-29T16:41:51.667+08:002013-03-29T16:41:51.667+08:00Ships Costing U.S. $37 Billion Lack Firepower, Nav...Ships Costing U.S. $37 Billion Lack Firepower, Navy Told<br /><br />http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-03-28/ships-costing-u-s-37-billion-lack-firepower-navy-told.htmlDanielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16695925163678564526noreply@blogger.com