Who would win: a single Dalek or the entire US military with sonic screwdrivers?

A single Dalek. Against the might and power of the entire US military. Slaughter. Plain and simple. Sonic screwdrivers or no sonic screwdrivers, every single member of the US military would be slaughtered without pause, without recourse, without…
In wars, would an enemy be unstoppable if it forces a population in every captured territory to join its army?

Alexander the Great, and the Roman empire used this method- when they invaded a land, they offered a choice to the males- either join, or die. As you can see, the choice is not very broad, so their…
Have militaries in the world ever really used sexual suppressants on their troops and do some of them continue to do so?

There have been rumors for decades about the use of potassium nitrate (saltpetre) as a sexual desire inhibitor. There are two primary problems with this theory. First (and most importantly) humans have been using it as a food…
What would a soldier do if his military commander ordered him to kill an innocent person? Will he do as he is ordered or will he disrespect the commander?

I’m stunned at how often questions like this come up. They indicate a truly abysmal knowledge of the structure and purpose of the military. In theory, orders are either lawful or unlawful, the latter meaning illegal and unenforceable.…
When a member of the Navy asks for a discharge, do they have to go in front of a panel for review to see if they can leave the service?

Thanks for A2A I have no experience with this for navies besides the US Navy. Hopefully folks who have that experience will speak up. For the US Navy, there are two basic types of members. Officers and enlisted…
Is it ethical for a doctor to treat war criminal/terrorist in conflict zones? Aren’t they helping terrorist to get up and kill more people?

Q. Is it ethical for a doctor to treat war criminal/terrorist in conflict zones? Aren’t they helping terrorist to get up and kill more people? They are treating those who are responsible for the killing of civilians, for…
What was your nickname in the military, and why?

Unlike the American armed forces the British services are full of nicknames, My surname being Clarke is universally “Nobby”, No I have no idea of the derivation,I had two additional nicknames given me when I was serving in the…
If I want to join the military to fight and for the experience of serving, what branch should I join?

Whichever one offers you the job you want. (My answer assumes US, to some degree, though the general subject applies to all nations.) No, really. Branch matters far less than job-field. If you want to operate nuclear reactors,…
What are your thoughts on the Spanish Legion?

My thoughts on the Spanish Legion are complex. The Legion today has very little to do with the Legion of the 1920s or the 1970s, and my views on the institution are influenced by its very controversial role…
Can a guy in the military get castrated?

Get a hobby!. Get some self-discipline. Get a cold shower!. The military discipline you until you can exercise self-discipline enough to not need shouting at. Its not their job to rid you of an inability to act in…

Supreme Topics

Are there any aircraft that use diesel engines?

Is the S400 missile system actually able to detect and intercept American stealth aircraft?

What does the rest of the world think of the U.S military?

Are there Nuclear weapons in Star Wars?

What branch of service has the best combat, medics, Navy Corpsman or Army medics (of course the Marine Corps uses Navy medics)?

How much does it pay to join the U.S. Army?

Why are girls not allowed to join the Indian Air Force?

What questions exactly does a psychological test for firearm carry contain?

What benefits do short service commission have over permanent commission?

Which rifle should I buy, an M1A, a mini 14 or an AR-15?

Are you satisfied with the Indian response to the Pathankot terrorist attack? Why?

What is Israeli Army officer training like?

How effective is THAAD?

Why are so many of Trump’s cabinet picks prior military officers?

How to become a medic in the military