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I no longer expect a lot from him.
That article was meant for those who don't know what they don't know, and won't take the time to research the facts.
Well played, good sir.
I agree with @Viper1 about expecting better from LTC West.
That said, to dog him out on what he did for his men, is just not right at all. How many soldiers have been killed or mangled due to risk adverse officer's who only care for their careers and do not care who's body/body parts they have to step over to get their next promotion.
LTC West was not that kind of Officer, and he has my absolute respect for that and what he did for his men.
But agree his article is incredibly poorly written, lacks depth and almost seems petty.
That said, to dog him out on what he did for his men, is just not right at all. How many soldiers have been killed or mangled due to risk adverse officer's who only care for their careers and do not care who's body/body parts they have to step over to get their next promotion.
LTC West was not that kind of Officer, and he has my absolute respect for that and what he did for his men.
But agree his article is incredibly poorly written, lacks depth and almost seems petty.
Yep...it almost seemed like an off-the-cuff article written because he "felt" he needed to get something out there pertaining to this issue. Rushed and not well thought out.
There's a difference between being risk adverse and doing what he did. He was wrong and even admitted he was wrong, but then said he'd do it again.
I understand, but he put his men in front of his career, yes it was wrong as far as the rules go. But I respect that he was willing to lose his promising career and possibly go to prison to protect his unit from an ambush. His unit was never ambushed in Iraq until after he was relieved of his command. During that time frame in Iraq, that was a little more than a coincidence. I can't and won't speak to his leadership or how effective he was as a commander. But I will say that as a soldier he has my respect for what he did, regardless of the rules and outcome.
ETA: Something else is that he didn't hide what he did and get caught up in some fuckery. He sent up the Intel and the method he used to get it. The Brigade didn't do shit about it, it wasn't until some (probably disgruntled) NCO started a CC compliant, that LTC West was relieved.
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Seen this on FB. Obviously not M249 SAW's, but really those ladies look like midgets holding M240B's.
Compared to this big fucker, that shoots from the shoulder, standing unsupported...
Sent you my email address. I look forward to reading your paper.
They don't look tough in that photo, sorry.
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Why don't you post it here?
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I never even made it that far.
I suggested that, and then asked if he would send it to me via PM or email. He said he'd email it to me. Still waiting...
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