Kalistani Major History

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Socialist Partisans return to Nsanlosa
Militia Mission extended with a focus on tactics and combined arms
Sulekoto, Nsanlosa
September 30, 5347


Kalistani Partisan Trainer advises Nsanian special forces on the operation of the M2 .50 Caliber Machine Gun

Elements of the RSMoK have deployed once more to Nsanlosa on an extended advisor mission to help the Dovani nation train its special forces. "The Socialist Party's militia has enjoyed a long relationship with the military of Nsanlosa over the years," said Captain Dwayne Norris of the 18th Column,RSMoK. "We look forward to returning to Nsanlosa to continue working with their armed forces, to not only bring them up to speed, but to sharpen our own skills in the process. The tactical training this time includes more of the irregular tactics which our Militia practices, but also we want to reinforce the emphasis on combined arms. Modern Warfare dictates that an irregular force have both the ability to operate 100% independently from the Regular force, but also, at times, coordinate things like artillery fire in support of tanks or air or support tactical maneuver. Sometimes, the irregulars will be used in a battle between regulars to relieve the Regulars in some position, or to hold a corridor open to prevent encirclement. That tactical training will make the irregulars more versatile in a theater of war and more valuable for the nation who utilizes them.:

The Militia will deploy with a stock of heavy arms, to reintroduce them to the Nsanian military. "Our centerpiece is the M2 .50 cal machine gun. It is designed to destroy engine blocks," said Captain Norris. "This is a fairly standard crew served weapon that is attached to each militia column. There are lighter weapons out there, but for the buck, the Mod Deuce packs the greatest punch and works well in a prepared defensive position, and can be the difference between being over run and escaping. A good fire team can deploy the M2 on its tripod in less than 2 minutes and engage targets up to a mile away. Proficiency on this weapon system is a must, both for regulars and irregulars."

Six columns of Militia, totaling more than 300 militia Partisans are expected to remain in Nsanlosa for up to 2 years before rotating back to Kalistan. On previous deployments, married Partisans were permitted to deploy together, but the Socialist Party has stipulated this deployment to be a "hardship" tour, following several instances of force demoralization during the last deployment, where several members of the militia took up fraternization within Nsanlosa and decided to remain. "Liberty will obviously be restructured on this deployment, with more in camp diversions," said Captain Norris. "The last thing we need is Partisans applying for discharge so they can take up with their foreign boy and girl friends. We intend to discourage fraternization to the degree that we had it last time we visited Nsanlosa, and I am under the impression that local authorities will appreciate the Partisan Command Structure keeping a tighter lid on public drunkenness, drug use, and sexual activity."