Posted on Feb 3, 2017
SecDef Mattis puts North Korea on notice over 'provocative behavior'
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Kim Jong Un may have just received his only warning to shape up or risk upsetting Secretary of Defense James “Chaos” Mattis. And when Chaos Mattis gets pissed off… well, it would be a lie to say it was nice knowing Kim Jong Un.
According to a report by CBSNews.com, Mattis indicated that the United States could very well end up deploying the Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense system, formerly known as the “Theater High-Altitude Area Defense” system, to South Korea. Either way, the system, dubbed THAAD, is used to shoot down ballistic missiles like those pointed at Seoul from the north.
“Well, you know, North Korea has often acted in a provocative way, and it’s hard to anticipate what they do,” he told reporters, according to a DOD transcript of a press gaggle on board his aircraft as it was en route to Osan Air Base in South Korea.
“There’s only one reason that we even have this under discussion right now, and that is North Korea’s activities,” he added. “That THAAD is for defense of our allies people, of our troops who are committed to their defense. And were it not for the provocative behavior of North Korea we would have no need for THAAD out here.”
THAAD is a ballistic missile defense system. According to Army-Technology.com, the system has a range of at least 200 kilometers (124 miles), and is able to hit targets almost 500,000 feet above ground level (ArmyRecognition.com credits THAAD with a range of 1,000 kilometers – equivalent to over 600 miles).
A Missile Defense Agency fact sheet notes that each THAAD launcher holds eight missiles. The system also uses the AN/TPY-2 radar to track targets. Currently, six batteries are in service per the MDA fact sheet. A 2016 Defense News article notes that each battery has six launchers.
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According to a report by CBSNews.com, Mattis indicated that the United States could very well end up deploying the Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense system, formerly known as the “Theater High-Altitude Area Defense” system, to South Korea. Either way, the system, dubbed THAAD, is used to shoot down ballistic missiles like those pointed at Seoul from the north.
“Well, you know, North Korea has often acted in a provocative way, and it’s hard to anticipate what they do,” he told reporters, according to a DOD transcript of a press gaggle on board his aircraft as it was en route to Osan Air Base in South Korea.
“There’s only one reason that we even have this under discussion right now, and that is North Korea’s activities,” he added. “That THAAD is for defense of our allies people, of our troops who are committed to their defense. And were it not for the provocative behavior of North Korea we would have no need for THAAD out here.”
THAAD is a ballistic missile defense system. According to Army-Technology.com, the system has a range of at least 200 kilometers (124 miles), and is able to hit targets almost 500,000 feet above ground level (ArmyRecognition.com credits THAAD with a range of 1,000 kilometers – equivalent to over 600 miles).
A Missile Defense Agency fact sheet notes that each THAAD launcher holds eight missiles. The system also uses the AN/TPY-2 radar to track targets. Currently, six batteries are in service per the MDA fact sheet. A 2016 Defense News article notes that each battery has six launchers.
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SecDef Mattis puts North Korea on notice over 'provocative behavior'
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SPC Todd Rhoades
Unfortunately a little boy that has been the bully in his own backyard. Now he wants to come to the big kids playground and has never had the experience of the kind hearted big kid that doesn't allow bullies on the playground. Hopefully his buddies convince him, that even though the kind hearted big kid prefers not to fight and give many stern warnings, when you pick a fight with the little kids on the playground that like to play nice, he will kick your ass.
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SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth
In my opinion, regardless of what the UN or anyone else thinks, it is time to use the assets we have that "don't exist". I feel this would send a MUCH bigger message to any other psycho fascist that feels the need to threaten the world with nukes or any other WMD. I am sure there are countries that would be appalled and shame us. Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn. If he wakes up dead, the rest of his boys would be very hesitant to continue his path.
This isn't a situation like Afghanistan or even Iraq where there would be several tribal leaders clambering to take power. They have a strong central government and to my knowledge, no sects that are spread across the country. I think one of his ranking officers would step in, which is fine, as long as he understands they need to be a peaceful communist country.
I strongly feel if the people of NK want a change in their type of government, it is on them, not us.
All out war is only going to cost tens of thousands of lives with the same end result of the 50s.
In my opinion, regardless of what the UN or anyone else thinks, it is time to use the assets we have that "don't exist". I feel this would send a MUCH bigger message to any other psycho fascist that feels the need to threaten the world with nukes or any other WMD. I am sure there are countries that would be appalled and shame us. Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn. If he wakes up dead, the rest of his boys would be very hesitant to continue his path.
This isn't a situation like Afghanistan or even Iraq where there would be several tribal leaders clambering to take power. They have a strong central government and to my knowledge, no sects that are spread across the country. I think one of his ranking officers would step in, which is fine, as long as he understands they need to be a peaceful communist country.
I strongly feel if the people of NK want a change in their type of government, it is on them, not us.
All out war is only going to cost tens of thousands of lives with the same end result of the 50s.
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Reupload - Patton Speech - George C. Scott - 1970
Be Seated Now, I want you to remember that no bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for his co...
The General is doing what President Trump put him in the position for....Kick ass and take names if necessary. We have to regain the respect from the International community that was frittered away during the previous administration. Kim Jong Un is one of those people that General Mattis was referring to when he spoke of the enjoyment of some of his tasks....Reminds me of General Patton.
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