10-05-2006, 10:03
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NATO in command of US troops in Afghanistan?
Anyone with experience (not me) care to give a fair appraisal of how this will work out?
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15131520/
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10-05-2006, 10:33
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Sounds like Special Operations Forces are not covered by this change in command structure, so for our (SF) guys, probably not a big difference.
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10-05-2006, 11:23
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I did a few dumb things during my time in uniform, but I iswore that I would never wear a "blue helmet"!
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10-05-2006, 11:51
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but the blue helmet would look just sooooo nice in a pink helicopter....
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In the business of war, there is no invariable stategic advantage (shih) which can be relied upon at all times.
Sun-Tzu, "The Art of Warfare"
Hearing, I forget. Seeing, I remember. Writing (doing), I understand. Chinese Proverb
Too many people are looking for a magic bullet. As always, shot placement is the key. ~TR
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10-05-2006, 20:06
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but the blue helmet would look just sooooo nice in a pink helicopter....
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Pink? I thought it was Lavender...
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10-05-2006, 20:31
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Originally Posted by Bill Harsey
Pink? I thought it was Lavender...
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Puce, with mauve stripes and burgundy accents.....
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In the business of war, there is no invariable stategic advantage (shih) which can be relied upon at all times.
Sun-Tzu, "The Art of Warfare"
Hearing, I forget. Seeing, I remember. Writing (doing), I understand. Chinese Proverb
Too many people are looking for a magic bullet. As always, shot placement is the key. ~TR
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10-05-2006, 13:13
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I did a few dumb things during my time in uniform, but I iswore that I would never wear a "blue helmet"!
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Was just reminded that UN is "blue helmets"! DUH!!
Old brain cells!
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10-05-2006, 14:11
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NATO in command of US troops in Afghanistan?
The only problem I've read about is commo between diffirent country's equipment.
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10-05-2006, 14:30
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Commo is a big problem but far from the only problem. My experience as part of a multinational force is the American work ethic is superior to that of EURO and other forces (minus the Brits). The sense of urgency that exsits in US forces is also far greater than that of allied countries. I won't go into professional competence but there is also no comparison. Our work ethic and sense of purpose was the punch line of many a bad joke and friendly "ball-busting" during down time.
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