Vandals puncture tires at Bluffton armory

Huh wrote:

This is some secure ARMORY! They just leave and ARMORY unguarded? A measly wire fence was the security. What else was in this armory that could have been taken had these people wanted to do more? Guns and ammo I bet. Come on military people set a better example.

Samuel L Clemens wrote:

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First, there aren't sufficient personnel to provide 24/7 security and guard duty. As a former member of the Indiana Guard Reserve (not the National Guard) I know from first hand experience that additional manpower (Indiana Guard Reserve) is required to augment the thinly stretched National Guard Military Police. The majority are overseas, and there are not enough prior military volunteers to assist by joining the IGE.
The "wire fence" is razor wire atop standard chain link, but with the cover of darkness and plenty of time, standard tools can cut through this device, which is meant to deter, not permanently keep out interlopers. Even a brick wall would not have prevented this without a high cost electronic security system.
Yes, there are probably weapons and ammunitions on the site, but these are kept secured in an armory, which is more difficult to access and under lock and key, like a bank vault.
Second, the military personnel already are setting a good example. The lack of manpower is not something under the control of local armories and National Guard personnel. These folks work for peanuts and are subject to high risk and tons of criticism for situations not of their making. Please keep this in mind while you enjoy your freedom and relaxing weekends.
From a Veteran:
6th Bn 16th Arty, 8th Bn 17th Arty, 1966 - 1972
IGR Support Command 2001 - 2003
Macte Nova Virtute

Huh wrote:

This is some secure ARMORY! Come on military people set a better example.

Samuel L Clemens wrote:

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First, there aren't sufficient personnel to provide 24/7 security and guard duty. As a former member of the Indiana Guard Reserve (not the National Guard) I know from first hand experience that additional manpower (Indiana Guard Reserve) is required to augment the thinly stretched National Guard Military Police. The majority are overseas, and there are not enough prior military volunteers to assist by joining the IGE.
The "wire fence" is razor wire atop standard chain link, but with the cover of darkness and plenty of time, standard tools can cut through this device, which is meant to deter, not permanently keep out interlopers. Even a brick wall would not have prevented this without a high cost electronic security system.
Yes, there are probably weapons and ammunitions on the site, but these are kept secured in an armory, which is more difficult to access and under lock and key, like a bank vault.
Second, the military personnel already are setting a good example. The lack of manpower is not something under the control of local armories and National Guard personnel. These folks work for peanuts and are subject to high risk and tons of criticism for situations not of their making. Please keep this in mind while you enjoy your freedom and relaxing weekends.
From a Veteran:
6th Bn 16th Arty, 8th Bn 17th Arty, 1966 - 1972
IGR Support Command 2001 - 2003
Macte Nova Virtute

Samuel L Clemens wrote:

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First, there aren't sufficient personnel to provide 24/7 security and guard duty. As a former member of the Indiana Guard Reserve (not the National Guard) I know from first hand experience that additional manpower (Indiana Guard Reserve) is required to augment the thinly stretched National Guard Military Police. The majority are overseas, and there are not enough prior military volunteers to assist by joining the IGE.
The "wire fence" is razor wire atop standard chain link, but with the cover of darkness and plenty of time, standard tools can cut through this device, which is meant to deter, not permanently keep out interlopers. Even a brick wall would not have prevented this without a high cost electronic security system.
Yes, there are probably weapons and ammunitions on the site, but these are kept secured in an armory, which is more difficult to access and under lock and key, like a bank vault.
Second, the military personnel already are setting a good example. The lack of manpower is not something under the control of local armories and National Guard personnel. These folks work for peanuts and are subject to high risk and tons of criticism for situations not of their making. Please keep this in mind while you enjoy your freedom and relaxing weekends.
From a Veteran:
6th Bn 16th Arty, 8th Bn 17th Arty, 1966 - 1972
IGR Support Command 2001 - 2003
Macte Nova Virtute

Huh wrote:

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You are right. When I wrote my post I forgot that Bush shipped everybody to Iraq. Nobody left to mind the homeland. My apologies.

Samuel L Clemens wrote:

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First, there aren't sufficient personnel to provide 24/7 security and guard duty. As a former member of the Indiana Guard Reserve (not the National Guard) I know from first hand experience that additional manpower (Indiana Guard Reserve) is required to augment the thinly stretched National Guard Military Police. IGR Support Command 2001 - 2003