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Originally posted by Razor
The likelihood of a former-tanker-now-grunt having to immediately E&E is probably pretty low, as there's at least a wingman, if not entire platoon or company of fellow treadheads nearby to pick up the new hitchhiker(s), if the 1SG hasn't already rolled up in his 113 to check vehicle status or assist in casevac if necessary, wouldn't ya say?
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Yes, low....but, it is not uncommon for a vehicle and crew to be on it's own for a little bit if, for example, they break down and/or are immobilized and the fight is still on-going...plus jumping on a tank that's still fighting limits that tanks ability to fight and there is no place to put the displaced crew (and they will still be exposed to enemy fire)......once that crew has to abandon their vehicle, they do need the ability to be self-sufficient.
Depending on where the 1SG is with the M88 and Band-aid and/or dispersion of the Company/Troop it could take some time.
Oh, and once a tanker ALWAYS a tanker....I can't believe you used that "grunt" word....(j/k, I think the world of dismount types....that's why I always let them warm up behind the exhaust).
