Such were the first attacks in defense debate in Parliament – while Skei … – Aftenposten

Høringssal 1 was packed as the starting gun went autumn debate on future defense, in Parliament. Officers’ Association, representatives of soldiers, defense industry and, not least, local politicians in the numerous defense municipalities stood in line to criticize or defend the Government’s proposal for future defense.

Viewers who followed TV transmission noted that the Liberal member of the Foreign and defense committee, party leader Trine Skei Grande, played Pokemon Go during the hearing.

How commenting Skei Grande Pokémon focus

Aftenposten asked Liberal leader explain why she played Pokemon Go during the hearing. Here is the answer, which she sent us and VG sms:

“I do not anymore, when someone was offended. But some of us have heads who listen better when you can do something brain dead beside. We are not all equal. It appears more sensational things in hearing about Norwegian defense capability than this. “

Now the Prime Minister has been pokémon-hunter

• The last military base between Bergen and Trondheim is proposed discontinued.

Ahead of the debate described Aftenposten consequences of the Government’s proposal.

This is bases Government will liquidate, retain or strengthen

the first charges under defense debate

Unions accused the Government of having reformulated Armed primary, from acting to defend the country to have a defense that can deter.

• They also pointed Andoy as an important ally base, with the test center and artillery range. LO recommended to retain both Andoy and Evenes as airports.

• Norwegian Officers’ Association declared that the Army is the core of any military force. Accentuated should the other armed services support the army in the fight for the country, said Deputy Torbjorn Bongo.

• Mayors and county politicians from northern Norway expressed deep concern fo the development of the Army. In summary they would keep all the bases that are threatened with closure.

• Military Officers fellesorganisajon (BFO) warned against downsize defense (excluding HV) with 1400. And the move and lay down bases often cost more than it estimated in the plans, said the head Jens B. Jahren.

• Soldiers representatives highlighted that current facilities are not adapted to the girls’ entry into the Armed Forces. They cited examples where 40 girls share two showers. And where welfare scheme that involved gathering places for soldiers in their spare disappear.

The consultation on our future defense continues in Parliament Friday.

This is the choices that should be on defense

Deterrence or retain their ability to deal with emergencies? Here is the overview of the most important decisions the Parliament to take, and that opposition parties, grassroots and advocacy organizations are now doing everything they can to influence:

• If Norway pursue deterrence and overriding dependence on NATO, or build up the defense so that it can even manage conflicts of a certain size?
• it is understood that the current army is minimal. The Government wishes to draw up a strategy for the Army and National Guard (HV). Is there time and reason? Army chief Odin Johannessen match a specific no.
• Is it justifiable to cut HV from 45,000 to 35,000 soldiers?
• How much can Norway afford to invest in a Hi-Tech defense, where drones, unmanned aircraft and vessels, plus the F-35 and a few advanced vessels are dominant?
• what bases can be laid down, and which should be retained? The Government has proposed to discontinue 11 bases. Hardest will struggle to stand on aircraft and training base at Andøya, helicopter base at Bardufoss and if the HV bases it on Setnesmoen at Åndalsnes.
• Should Coastal Ranger Command, a division described as Norway’s second best soldiers, merged with special soldiers rather than terminated?
• can Norway manage with a match navy with five large frigates and four submarines, with a coastline measuring 28.800 km?
• How much of the military’s needs can and should be covered by collateral, in transportation and supply, and employees with specialist?
• will the money fast enough that the Armed combat power can be increased even in the early years to come? Norway must quickly reach the target of two percent of GDP to defense, NATO agreed?
• Is it okay to put down several of Force Band, which will save mini amount compared with the costs of investments that the F -35?

• Also the prime minister has thrown himself on Pokémon wave:

Check which level she has come to.