• 2014
Task & Purpose

Summary United States Army Veteran Chris Cappy provides an inside look at the hows and whys of the military activities happening behind the headlines. View more details

  • 2014

Task & Purpose

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Stars : August Dannehl Chris Cappy

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Genres : Documentary News

Release date : Sep 13, 2014

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official YouTube Channel

Language : English

Summary United States Army Veteran Chris Cappy provides an inside look at the hows and whys of the military activities happening behind the headlines. View more details

Details

Genres : Documentary News

Release date : Sep 13, 2014

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official YouTube Channel

Language : English

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Jun 05, 2019
A-10 Warthog vs. F-35 Lightning in Close Air Support
Given the controversy over the A-10 and F-35 Congress ordered a fly-off to determine which offers the best close air support. Each had a major advantage and disadvantage leaving Chris the deciding vote.
Mar 02, 2020
Here's why only Marines can use the M32A1 Grenade Launcher
A multi round grenade launcher sound like a great thing to have in combat. But it doesn't work for the US Army and most other armies around the world. Here's why.
Jun 14, 2020
Mortar Team Tactics and Weapons 11 Charlie "Hang it!"
Motars fill a valuable role in combat that can't be performed by artillery or any other weapon.
Jan 07, 2021
Top 3 Differences Army Vs. Marines
In general the US Marines are a rapid deployment force that engages in brief, intense conflicts. The Army handles larger scale conflicts in terms of in time and territory that require extensive logistics. The result is the two forces have very different cultures, organizations and missions.
Sep 21, 2021
Inside the Army's New Armored Vehicle w/ 50mm Cannon
Chris thinks the United States Army is finally serious about replacing the M-2 Bradly infantry fighting vehicle in response to a 2016 announcement that Russia is developing a remote controlled version of the BMP-3. Five contractors have been selected to design upgrades to their existing combat vehicles with final selection planned for 2027.
Sep 26, 2021
How the US Military Changed since 2001
The September 11 Attacks made it clear that external threat to the United States had changed and the United States Military needed to change to combat them.
Nov 26, 2021
The Truth About Russia's AK-12 - is it over hyped?
In 2011 Izhmash designed the innovative ak-12 assault rifle to replace the AK-74. The Russian Infantry didn't like it so they bought the company and designed an AK-74 look alike that supports advanced optics.
Dec 16, 2021
The Truth About Russia's T-14 Armata Tank
Russia's new T-24 tank look like a formidable weapon despite a few weaknesses. The big question is how fast can Russia produce it.
Dec 23, 2021
Top 3 Differences SEALs vs. Special Forces
The difference between the Navy Seals and Army Special Forces is apparent in their mottoes. One is unit is adept at working with and training indigenous forces essentially as a force multiplier. The other specializes in direct, rapid combat operations against a specific target. Which is which?
Jan 16, 2022
How Russia's DSHK Heavy Machine Gun Changed War
The DSHK heavy machine gun was intended as an antitank weapon in World War Two. Heavier armor quickly made the weapon ineffective but it is still valuable as an antiaircraft gun and against lightly armored vehicles and fortifications.
Jan 28, 2022
Why the Thompson SMG was Ditched
If the Thompson submachine gun was popular enough that every gangster had to have one, what was the Army's beef with it after fighting a World War using it.
Mar 15, 2022
Ukraine Fog of War: What's Really Happening?
The western press has reported a number of Urkranian victories defeating Russian forces in their 2022 invasion of Urkraine. Yet the Russians keep moving ahead in various places so they must also be having victories that aren't being reported in the west. Here is where Chris thinks the Russians are succeeding.
Mar 17, 2022
Why Special Forces Need 300 Blackout Subsonic Weapons
.300 blackout is a cartridge that uses fast burning, pistol-type powder with a 7.62 mm rifle-size bullet. It is a nice option for special forces because it is quiet with subsonic velocity and medium range accuracy when used in short barreled rifles.
Apr 23, 2022
The Truth About Ukraine's Bayraktar TB2 Drone: Project Ukraine
As of 2022 the Bayraktar TB2 is a lowest-cost, unmanned, missile aircraft capable of attacking and destroying tanks. It was effective in the 2022 Russo-Ukraine war because it caught the Rsussians off-guard before they could develop defenses against them.
May 05, 2022
US Army Officially as a New Primary Weapon
The United States Army has selected the SIG Sauer MCX-SPEAR rifle, Army designation XM-5, to be its new battle rifle. This weapon replaces the underpowered M4 carbine and is now being criticized for being overpowered. Chris has been following the competition for a new rifle for three years and shares the pros, cons and implications of the XM 5.
May 11, 2022
How the M1919 Changed Machine Gun History Forever
The M191 machine gun was a rugged modular gun used from World War Two through the Vienam War. It was designed to be modified to support up to ten calibers. It was man portable and mountable on vehicle, tanks, boats and aircraft.
Aug 06, 2022
What U.S Aid to Ukraine is Actually Doing
US aid to Ukraine is just barely enabling it to resist the Russian invasion. Chris thinks this may be deliberate for a host of reasons.
Aug 14, 2022
4 Reasons Nobody is Joining the Military
The United States and other NATO countries are missing their military recruitment goals. How serious is this problem and what can be done about it?
Sep 29, 2022
Can North Korea ACTUALLY Pull Off an Invasion?
North Korea from time to time threatens to invade South Korea and seems to be preparing to do so sporting a huge army, navy and air force each with a wide variety of weapons including a nuclear arsenal. But is it really capable?
Nov 03, 2022
Why America is Gladly Giving Away their $50 Billion Truck
America's M1224 Maxxpro MRAP is a fast, well armored squad vehicle design to protect troops from improvised explosive devices. The United States bought about 20,000 of them for Iraq war and now no longer needs them. They are expensive to decommission so well over 1,000 have been provided to city police forces. Ukraine now offers another place to unload them but how Urkaine will use them remains unclear.
Jan 23, 2023
America's New "Baby Abrams" Really Needs to Chill Out
The United States Army is preparing to field it's first light tank in 25 years. It is referred to as "Mobile Protected Firepower" to emphasize its combined arms role with infantry which will be a new combat doctrine for the Army.
Feb 09, 2023
Why Japan's Military is Gladly Getting Ready for War
Japan has tremendous soft power in Asia, already spending considerably more on infrastructure projects in Southeast Asia than China's entire Belt and Road initiative in Asia and Africa. But Japan is extremely dependent on East Pacific sea lanes for trade which it sees as threatened by China. So it had begun a substantial increase in defense spending.
Feb 20, 2023
China's New H-20 Stealth Bomber is Worse Than You Think
Since the United States has a strategic stealth bomb fleet, China just has to have one too, even though it means stealing it. But just what sort of threat is the stealth bomber China is developing?
Feb 23, 2023
Ukraine Guerilla Warfare is a Nightmare for Russia
The United States has a guerrilla warfare playbook. It was shared with Ukraine's partisans along with extensive training. Ukraine's partisans are now active, effective and coordinate with Ukraine's military.
Apr 24, 2023
India's Problem with Russia is Worse Than You Think
Since the end of the Cold War India has tried to navigate the superpowers by remaining non-aligned. It's reliance on Russia and the United States has seesawed over the decades since but now India is adding greater self-reliance to the mix.
May 22, 2023
US Army Strikes on Mexican Cartels is Worse than You Think
Considering the Chinese fentanyl connection and the corruption along the Mexican border, Senator's are tempted to authorize the United States Military act against Mexican drug cartels. Despite some successes, such as Colombia and Panama, in the past, Mexico is a different and more complex situation.
May 25, 2023
China's Troops Get Smoked in First Combat Disaster
The troops in China's first contributions to UN Peacekkeping forces typically had little or no live combat experience and so were unprepared for the turmoil of the United Nations Mission during the South Sudanese Civil War.
May 29, 2023
India's Fight Against China is a Nightmare
High in the Himalayas are some regions that are critically strategic to both India and China. So neither country wants the other to have control.
Jun 19, 2023
Can China Destroy US Night Superiority?
Over the past few decades the United States has developed the ability to effectively conduct military operations at night. Chris shares the technology that has made this possible and discusses why Americas toughest adversaries have not kept up.
Jun 22, 2023
Inside Ukraines Offensive, What Happened?
Lacking inside information on Ukrainse's plans Chris analyzes the early events of Ukraine's 2023 counter offensive versus NATO breaching theory.
Aug 13, 2023
Cluster Bombs in Ukraine are More Effective Than You Think
The effectiveness of cluster bombs. Military posturing on the Poland Belarus boarder. Propects for the Ukraine counter offensive.
Sep 18, 2023
Taiwan's Homemade Vehicle Designed to Stop China
Tiawan's CM-32/34 Clouded Leopard Armored vehicle is tailor made to the needs of its army. By discarding unnecessary feature like tracks and in some cases heavy armor they gained modularity, leathality, all-terrain and amazing speed and range.
Sep 29, 2023
Is the Navy's New $13 Billion Aircraft Carrier Obsolete?
At $13 billion each many consider the Gerald R. Ford class aircraft carriers an expensive target. But they provide a lot of bang for the buck. Are they worth it? You be the judge. But no matter what you decide, Congress will still buy them.
Oct 02, 2023
How F-16 Fighter Jets Dominate the Sky in Ukraine
Although Urkraine and Russia are flying the same air frames, the Russian planes have the benefit of upgrades received over the decades since they were built. F-16s give Ukraine an advantage in air combat. But that's the easy part.
Oct 30, 2023
Why Iran and Saudi Arabia are Fighting in Yemen
Yemen is in the midst of a civil war between Houthi rebels and the internationally recognized, though somewhat fragmented, established government. This plays out on Saudi Arabia's southern border draw them into the conflict. Saudi Arabia's concerns suit Iran just fine so they have supported the Houthis.
Nov 13, 2023
The Most Dangerous Group You Never Learned About
The history of the rise of Hezbollah.
Nov 21, 2023
Why Iran Spends Everything on Ballistic Missiles
Iran is investing heavily in its missile technology and arsenal believing it will give the country offensive might and an effect deterrence.
Dec 07, 2023
Why JDAM Air Strike instead of Artillery?
The JDAM bomb guidance kit provides the most economical way to put a munition on target thereby destroying the target while minimizing collateral damage.
Dec 09, 2023
What Happened to Russia's New Doomsday Submarine?
Russia's doomsday submarine, the belgorod-k-329, has been under construction for nigh on forty years but is now seaworthy and undergoing testing. To the expert eye it looks like it is designed to attack aircraft carriers. But Russia is claiming a variety of other trouble capabilities.
Dec 12, 2023
The Entire History of Hamas
A brief history of the formation and expansion of Hamas amid the turbulence in Palestine from the formation of the Muslim Brotherhood in 1928 to the 2023 terrorist attack on Israel.
Dec 18, 2023
3 Problems for China's New Fujian Aircraft Carrier
China is preparing to launch its Type 003 Fujian Aircraft carrier that, according to China's promotions, is a state of the art warship. That is questionable and it appears to be facing some difficult birthing issues.
Jan 01, 2024
How the Worst Group was Destroyed (mostly)
The rise of the terrorist ISIS rogue state created and international crisis that required an international military coalition to defeat. Remnants of the coalition remain in Iraq and Syria today (2024) to prevent the organization from reconstituting.
Jan 22, 2024
That Time US Forces Pulverized Iran's Navy
A detailed account of Operation Praying Manitis that ended the tanker wars in 1988.
Feb 01, 2024
US Army Unleashes their Robot Tank
Robotic tanks and other combat vehicle are going to be a thing really soon. Let's see what's in the works.
Mar 04, 2024
America's B-1 Bomber Needs to Chill Out
As the US Air Force prepares to upgrade the B-1 Lancer fleet for service beyond 1940, Chris takes a look at this beautiful plane's capabilities and combat roles.
Mar 11, 2024
Why US Special Forces Switched Machine Guns
Apr 01, 2024
Why Turkey's Military Footprint is Quickly Expanding
The numerous conflicts surrounding Turkey have enable the country to expand its influence in the region and make it an essential member for NATO.
Apr 04, 2024
North Korea's NEW Tank is a Nightmare
A close look at North Korea's M2020 tank - or at least as close as we can get.
Apr 18, 2024
America's Missile Defense Needs to Chill out
Antimissile defenses have come a long way since Ronald Reagan's Strategic Defense Initiative. But ballistic missile have gotten better and more numerous in the same time period. Let's see if America's missile defense is finally up to the job.
May 06, 2024
Why U.S Military Drills Freak Out North Korea
A review of the recent history of the animosity between North and South Koreas that make joint US-Korea annual military exercises a necessity.

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