FINAL CALL – ICMG24

Theme of the conference: Unmasking the change and continuity in the nature and character of military operations.

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REHS Sapper Geologist 42 Engr Regt (Geo) 135 Geo Sqn RE Strategic Command The Geological Society

Reflections on 20 years of participating in the ICMG -
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Military #geosciences , as they are understood here, comprise all disciplines that are interested in military activities within a #geological , #geographical or, more generally, #spatial context.

Great step forward!
Sapper Geologist Critical Minerals Association (UK) The Geological Society British Geological Survey

15th International Conference on Military Geosciences
9 - 14 June 2024 - In-person & virtual attendance.
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#military #geology #geosciences #history #conference #defence #SouthAfrica militarygeoscience.org/conference-upd… The Geological Society RSME Group 42 Engr Regt (Geo) 135 Geo Sqn RE

SbT recce in your pocket. Was amazed at the value of product and data generated when we tried this in Albania last year.
IAMG 66 Works Group RE 40th ID Urban Warfare Center Royal Engineers Warfare Wing RSME PEW Corps of Royal Engineers 🤓

Interactive ArcGIS map of the mines with links to the l'Inspection Générale des Carrières maps: lnkd.in/eCd3p8N6
Fascinating how extensive these #subterranean levels are!
John Spencer Dr. Daphné Richemond-Barak דפנה ריצ׳מונד-ברק Stuart Lyle IAMG Jayson Geroux Shaun_urbanwardev 40th ID Urban Warfare Center

One for those who like fortifications!
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IAMG 66 Works Group RE 12 (FS) Engr Gp

Sorry, can't find a X link, but this is worth a look on LinkedIn... a #SbT scanning UGV.
Dr. Daphné Richemond-Barak דפנה ריצ׳מונד-ברק Stuart Lyle 66 Works Group RE IAMG BG Rob Wooldridge
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Important + timely paper from SMEs at USGS & NGA.
Situation is getting better, but yet 'blind spots' persist. #Reserve SMEs can help bridge the gaps, but a push/pull balance is vital🌍
Maj Gen Aidan Smyth Deputy Commander Field Army Development, Concepts and Doctrine Centre 66 Works Group RE IAMG
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Via The Times of Israel - Before it floods tunnels, the IDF carries out “professional and comprehensive” preemptive checks, including an analysis of the soil and water system in the area, to ensure groundwater is not contaminated.
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Karachi, Pakistan - Massive diesel theft via deep #underground pipeline uncovered; smugglers had been using a 174-ft tunnel. thenews.com.pk/latest/1150977… #subT #SbT #tunnels
Dr. Daphné Richemond-Barak דפנה ריצ׳מונד-ברק John Spencer IAMG

Latest update for #ICMG24 in South Africa!
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What did Israel know - or not - about Hamas's tunnels? What did it do about it? Most importantly - Will it act differently now or hold on to its old perception of the tunnel threat?

Recent developments raise serious questions. יואב זיתון ynet.co.il/news/article/y…

andyblanck An amazing trail! Here in 2019 with the battlefield study after the Padua ICMG IAMG ⚒️🪖🏔️

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Happy St Barbara's day! Her patroness extends to many who are in danger of sudden death, including firefighters, sailors, armourers, #militaryengineers , gunsmiths, #tunnellers and #miners ⚒️🫡
Corps of Royal Engineers 29EOD&S 101 Engr Regt (EOD&S) 12 (FS) Engr Gp IAMG The Geological Society British Geological Survey

Paper Call: SESSION TITLE: War and the Earth
AAG Annual Meeting 16-20 April 2024
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Anti-mining activity in French Guiana (Oct 23). 12 mines destroyed. The illegal gold miners (garimpeiros) hide the tools and gold ore at bottom of galleries as they know the security forces won't enter due to being too dangerous. Dr. Daphné Richemond-Barak דפנה ריצ׳מונד-ברק Sapper Geologist

More on the topic of #tunnels , here's the brilliant Team NIKE, led by Col Hofer. The Austrian Armed Forces have a great approach to training and developing the technology required to operate in the #subterranean environment.
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