Was just given this, haven't read it yet. Hope it opens for you.
Swedish War Prep Guide
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It opened for me. Thanks for sharing. Sweden is dangerously close to Russia, and the Russians have been annoying them for years. I would think after the annexation of Crimea and the invasion of Ukraine, the Swedes should be very concerned.
I just scanned it. Looks interesting. Can't imagine the US doing that. It's a shame the world is at this point, all due to a handful of despotic oligarchs who all deserve to be hung by their citizens.
Husband and I took a look and was slightly disappointed. I feel most of it is common sense, which I feel most northern Europeans have for some reason I thought it would be 'heavier'.
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It has been intentionally "toned down".
For example, on page 24 their 3 step actions for Terror Attack are:
"Run, Hide, Tell".
This is the wimps version.....developed from the original version promoted by many agencies around the world.
The Original was:
"Run, Hide, Fight".
Here is the FBI version:
https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/active-shooter-safety-resources
If the Swedes want to win a future war, then they are going to have to kill a whole bunch of the enemy.
Historically, terror attacks only get resolved, when you kill the terrorists.
They might as well get the population accustomed to that idea.
I see this Swedish document as half assed.......and I hate half assed things.
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Being realistic, Sweden's neighbors in Finland and Poland are taking this much more seriously.
In 2024, defense spending by the US was 2.7% of GDP and by Sweden was 2.2% of GDP and by Finland was 2.4% of GDP............. while in Poland it was 4.7% of GDP.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/finland-open-300-shooting-ranges-155200366.html
If they really want to get ready for a war, Sweden will really need to change the public mindset.
They have not fought a war in more than two hundred years.
In 2024, defense spending by the US was 2.7% of GDP and by Sweden was 2.2% of GDP and by Finland was 2.4% of GDP............. while in Poland it was 4.7% of GDP.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/finland-open-300-shooting-ranges-155200366.html
If they really want to get ready for a war, Sweden will really need to change the public mindset.
They have not fought a war in more than two hundred years.
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