*idea* suggestion for Panther: 
...and I've already posted a comment to the following topic to (help) get started on the rest-
click on the link in my above post #283 to the
"Stargate Military flaws" topic (the one listed above, not here)
and mention your *military* storyline concerns, complaints, or "flaws" there. It will probably be seen faster by TPTB (whoever they are), than here. I'm just guessing, but Here (ie: "episode" topics) seems more for the viewers to use as their *sandbox* -so to speak, and take that any way you want to imagine. Plus, you might get better detailed answers there than here.
I think some of your previous questions are good, but I *am* the wrong person to be directing most of them at. I basically only answered the question about Sheppard being next in line, because I had a few moments to do so; thought I was doing a nice favor for someone with less time; and didn't expect this sidelined *military* thing to drag on as long as it has. Tho, it's still partly related to the ep, it does take away from studying the rest of it.
Thus, I thought it would be better to go to the other topic noted above...
Also, *Strange* how you emphasize "realism" and find Stargate unrealistic, while other people find it very real, within reason of its *authorized* limitations, and connections to our 21st century sort of timeline.
According to a recent interview with SG newcomer Beau Bridges, the "real" Air Force signs off on the SG scripts (what is acceptable for presentation, etc). How real that info is, I don't know... but RDA seemed to hint at the same thing, during his collection of interviews, which involved the Air Force. {*cool* for those who didn't know.} In other words, SG has their utmost *blessing* ...jokes or no jokes. And obviously, *they* don't have a problem either with dithering from real reality and poking fun now and then.
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SGA details: As for a semi-quick answer
beyond the assigned *desk* clerks to shuffle paperwork via computer here and there, civilian Dr. Weir. If you haven't seen "The Siege" eps yet, I'm not telling any more. (DO read the next *need to* "highlight" spoiler -it's got a possible answer)
Seems however, the guys in the control room have other analysing data to do than to simply monitor the equipment and keep their eyes glued to the technical screens. Oh... maybe that's revealed in a future ep too, tho... hmmm.
Hey, does that constitute as a spoiler, since I didn't mention the actual ep, nor what they were looking at?
...just a wild guess.
If you want to get spoiled, read the actual episode topics with tons of info already in them. Your answers might be revealed in there.
Oooo! Personally, I prefer it when they send 2-four person teams out. Use one team as a back-up just in case. Six-man to explore, and 2 guards to watch over the PJ or gate (if it's on land). Thus, Weir sent Ford in as the 2nd team back-up (in "The Defiant One" ep).
When you start messing with the team numbers, it might offset the original Stargate joke: 4 person team... possibly has something to do with the "Wizard of Oz" group of 4, excluding the dog, unless the MALP is Toto.
kudos to whoever thought of that *gem*! Now we know why Jack O'Neill asked "why is it always 4? Who determined that we're always a team of 4?" or something to those words... Also, somewhere around that time came the 5th man.
...and I've already posted a comment to the following topic to (help) get started on the rest-
click on the link in my above post #283 to the
"Stargate Military flaws" topic (the one listed above, not here)
and mention your *military* storyline concerns, complaints, or "flaws" there. It will probably be seen faster by TPTB (whoever they are), than here. I'm just guessing, but Here (ie: "episode" topics) seems more for the viewers to use as their *sandbox* -so to speak, and take that any way you want to imagine. Plus, you might get better detailed answers there than here.
I think some of your previous questions are good, but I *am* the wrong person to be directing most of them at. I basically only answered the question about Sheppard being next in line, because I had a few moments to do so; thought I was doing a nice favor for someone with less time; and didn't expect this sidelined *military* thing to drag on as long as it has. Tho, it's still partly related to the ep, it does take away from studying the rest of it.
Thus, I thought it would be better to go to the other topic noted above...
Also, *Strange* how you emphasize "realism" and find Stargate unrealistic, while other people find it very real, within reason of its *authorized* limitations, and connections to our 21st century sort of timeline.
According to a recent interview with SG newcomer Beau Bridges, the "real" Air Force signs off on the SG scripts (what is acceptable for presentation, etc). How real that info is, I don't know... but RDA seemed to hint at the same thing, during his collection of interviews, which involved the Air Force. {*cool* for those who didn't know.} In other words, SG has their utmost *blessing* ...jokes or no jokes. And obviously, *they* don't have a problem either with dithering from real reality and poking fun now and then.
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SGA details: As for a semi-quick answer
Originally posted by Panther:
You cannot hope to maintain proper command and control of your assets without a proper HQ! What is happening when Maj Sheppard is offworld? Who's accounting for supplies? Who maintaing sustainment training? Who's tracking manning, casualties and personell matters? Who's planning long term strategy? Who's collecting, analysing data on the Wraith and other potential enemies? Major Sheppard?
You cannot hope to maintain proper command and control of your assets without a proper HQ! What is happening when Maj Sheppard is offworld? Who's accounting for supplies? Who maintaing sustainment training? Who's tracking manning, casualties and personell matters? Who's planning long term strategy? Who's collecting, analysing data on the Wraith and other potential enemies? Major Sheppard?
Spoiler:
Seems however, the guys in the control room have other analysing data to do than to simply monitor the equipment and keep their eyes glued to the technical screens. Oh... maybe that's revealed in a future ep too, tho... hmmm.
Hey, does that constitute as a spoiler, since I didn't mention the actual ep, nor what they were looking at?
Spoiler:
who was sparring with Teyla, who is doing some of the Pegasus galaxy *military* training, as well...?
If you want to get spoiled, read the actual episode topics with tons of info already in them. Your answers might be revealed in there.
Originally posted by Panther:
I personally would have chosen a 6-man team, adding two more combatants to ensure a better chance of survival in a contact, and enabling them to withdraw to the gate.
I personally would have chosen a 6-man team, adding two more combatants to ensure a better chance of survival in a contact, and enabling them to withdraw to the gate.
When you start messing with the team numbers, it might offset the original Stargate joke: 4 person team... possibly has something to do with the "Wizard of Oz" group of 4, excluding the dog, unless the MALP is Toto.
kudos to whoever thought of that *gem*! Now we know why Jack O'Neill asked "why is it always 4? Who determined that we're always a team of 4?" or something to those words... Also, somewhere around that time came the 5th man.
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