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Old 04-15-2007, 07:27   #59
exsfdoc
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Unhappy CA assignment somewhat less than perfect

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Originally Posted by exsfdoc
I served in the 11th (MED PLT / MED SEC).

Rejoice with me! I might have found a unit that will take this "old" man. Turns out that CA has FID/UW BNs that do part of the old SF mission.

I am so jazzed at the prospect of actually being deployed again I can barely contain myself.

My wife is somewhat less so.
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Well this isn't turning out as well as I thought it might.

When I asked about the ROE I was informed that if someone pointed a weapon at me I had to "just" point my weapon back at them. I am forbidden to engage unless fired upon.

My natural instinct is to cap anyone that poses a threat to me or my team. If they are pointing a weapon at me they are no longer friendly. How could shooting someone under those circumstances be construed (by those we are attempting to assist) as anything but normal self defense?

I still have time before I sign on the dotted line ... what are your opinions PLEASE?
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