Would Americans support US troops seizing and occupying Kharg Island ?

[yidnar]

We've all seen the reports of the USS Tripoli headed towards the Persian Gulf carrying thousands of Marines , Armor , ect .. It wouldn't be a surprise if said troops are being sent to occupy Kharg Island, an area of critical strategic and economic importance to the Islamofascist regime in Iran .. Even though there's a very good chance that US troops will not face any major resistance if they land on Kharg Island , would it still been seen as a reversal of Trumps claim of no boots on the ground in Iran ? or would Americans view the occupation of said undefended island as not putting troops on the ground in Iran? would Americans view it as a good strategic move to put even more pressure on the Islamofascist regime ?

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/us-2500-marines-strait-of-hormuz-9.7130409

 

[kyzr]

Not to make a prediction, but the days of storming ashore into machine gun fire, or aerial assaults from helicopters are long over.

If Trump wants Kharg Island occupied, the military has other means, methods, and weapons, such as what happened during the arrest of Maduro. Admiral Cooper has all kinds of fancy options to select from.

 

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

We've all seen the reports of the USS Tripoli headed towards the Persian Gulf carrying thousands of Marines , Armor , ect .. It wouldn't be a surprise if said troops are being sent to occupy Kharg Island, an area of critical strategic and economic importance to the Islamofascist regime in Iran .. Even though there's a very good chance that US troops will not faces any major resistance if they land on Kharg Island , would it still been seen as a reversal of Trumps claim of no boots on the ground in Iran ? or would Americans view the occupation of said undefended island as not putting troops on the ground in Iran? would Americans view it as a good strategic move to put even more pressure on the Islamofascist regime ?

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/us-2500-marines-strait-of-hormuz-9.7130409

You do know the Marines did away with their tanks. Their idea of armor is to allow the bullets to rattle around inside a few times before exiting out another wall.

 

[Yarddog]

We've all seen the reports of the USS Tripoli headed towards the Persian Gulf carrying thousands of Marines , Armor , ect .. It wouldn't be a surprise if said troops are being sent to occupy Kharg Island an area of critical strategic and economic importance to the Islamofascist regime in Iran .. Even though there's a very good chance that US troops will not faces any major resistance if they land on Kharg Island , would it still been seen as a reversal of Trumps no boots on the ground in Iran , or would Americans view the occupation of said undefended island as not putting troops on the ground in Iran? would Americans view it as a good strategic move to put even more pressure on the Islamofascist regime ..

From a pure war strategy view point, it does make sense. Once taken its easily defensible... and if it was to mean putting enough pressure On Iran to make them concede power and bring a faster end to it all, then probably yes. There is no way they can remain much of a threat for long if they are totally isolated.
Other than that, I'm not so crazy about sending more troops to the M.E. having them do patrols..etc... theres very little call for it otherwise.

 

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

Not to make any prediction, but the days of storming ashore into machine gun fire are long over.

If Trump wants Kharg Island occupied, the military has other means, methods, and weapons available, such as what happened during the arrest of Maduro. Admiral Cooper has all kinds of fancy options available.

True. The Marines use helicopters and Ospreys now.

 

[Yarddog]

True. The Marines use helicopters and Ospreys now.

I think we have som esort of brain scrambling device as well which can immobilize mass numbers of troops.
Something with sound frequencies.

 

[kyzr]

True. The Marines use helicopters and Ospreys now.

Yep, and even fancier options like when they arrested Maduro.

 

[CrusaderFrank]

We've all seen the reports of the USS Tripoli headed towards the Persian Gulf carrying thousands of Marines , Armor , ect .. It wouldn't be a surprise if said troops are being sent to occupy Kharg Island, an area of critical strategic and economic importance to the Islamofascist regime in Iran .. Even though there's a very good chance that US troops will not faces any major resistance if they land on Kharg Island , would it still been seen as a reversal of Trumps claim of no boots on the ground in Iran ? or would Americans view the occupation of said undefended island as not putting troops on the ground in Iran? would Americans view it as a good strategic move to put even more pressure on the Islamofascist regime ?

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/us-2500-marines-strait-of-hormuz-9.7130409

Oh yeah

Nothing like a surprise amphibious landing to take Kharg Island

 

[yidnar]

Oh yeah

Nothing like a surprise amphibious landing to take Kharg Island

its not a surprise landing ... the Islands defenses have already been destroyed ..

 

[CrusaderFrank]

Show of hands, who thinks parking a Marine expeditionary force on an Island with no cover and in range of every enemy drone and missile is a good idea?

What's their mission, assuming Iran allows them to land on the island?

 

[CrusaderFrank]

its not a surprise landing ... the Islands defenses have already been destroyed ..

That must be why Tel Aviv has been "all clear" the past few nights

 

[yidnar]

Show of hands, who thinks parking a Marine expeditionary force on an Island with no cover and in range of every enemy drone and missile is a good idea?

so you think they'll have no cover eh ?

 

[CrusaderFrank]

Yep, and even fancier options like when they arrested Maduro

Already killed Iranian leadership

Next idea please

 

[CrusaderFrank]

so you think they'll have no cover eh ?

They'll have as much cover as Tel Aviv

 

[yidnar]

That must be why Tel Aviv has been "all clear" the past few nights

the attacks from Iran have diminished over 90% .. and Kharg Island has nothing left to launch attacks with .. cry harder ..

 

[yidnar]

They'll have as much cover as Tel Aviv

hoping your Islamofascist allies can somehow win ain't gonna make it a reality .. once again your emotions are overriding facts and common sense .. commie ..

 

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

Yep, and even fancier options like when they arrested Maduro.

The 160th SOAR is in a class by themselves. They fly through my literal backyard.

 

[Yarddog]

Show of hands, who thinks parking a Marine expeditionary force on an Island with no cover and in range of every enemy drone and missile is a good idea?

What's their mission, assuming Iran allows them to land on the island?

If they had no cover then no. However.. if we do I would hope those details are taken into account. I dont believe it would take many people at all to be there anyhow... seeing as theres no way the Iranians are going to launch a counter assault with troops across the straight. They would be blown out of the water before they made it half way.

 

[CrusaderFrank]

hoping your Islamofascist allies can somehow win ain't gonna make it a reality .. once again your emotions are overriding facts and common sense .. commie ..

First, I'm not a Commie or a Jihadists

Second, When I can see a terrible idea, I'll speak up

Third, putting Marines on a static Island with nothing to do except dodge missiles is a Terrible Idea Squared!

 

[CrusaderFrank]

If they had no cover then no. However.. if we do I would hope those details are taken into account. I dont believe it would take many people at all to be there anyhow... seeing as theres no way the Iranians are going to launch a counter assault with troops across the straight. They would be blown out of the water before they made it half way.

I showed you their ship is 9 days out and it's already tracked!