Posted on Apr 8, 2015
Fatal Green on Blue Attack Reported in Jalalabad, Afghanistan (8 APR 15).
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Breaking News....CNN just reported a fatal "green on blue" (Afghan soldier killing American service member) in Afghanistan. My heart goes out to the family and our military family.
When the bullets start flying, the danger area is NOT where the known location of the enemy is, but where the next place the enemy will pop up. My first PSG (Platoon Sergeant) learned his trade craft from his Vietnam veteran PSG. He always told me about target fixation and leaving my 6 open for attack. He warned me about these "friendly allies" and how the enemy wants you to lose confidence in your allies, but these incidents are driving me insane.
Veterans, what was your take on working alongside these indigenous allies during your time in combat? Active members, think before you speak......
http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/08/world/afghanistan-us/index.html
When the bullets start flying, the danger area is NOT where the known location of the enemy is, but where the next place the enemy will pop up. My first PSG (Platoon Sergeant) learned his trade craft from his Vietnam veteran PSG. He always told me about target fixation and leaving my 6 open for attack. He warned me about these "friendly allies" and how the enemy wants you to lose confidence in your allies, but these incidents are driving me insane.
Veterans, what was your take on working alongside these indigenous allies during your time in combat? Active members, think before you speak......
http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/08/world/afghanistan-us/index.html
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Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) - Afghanistan
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One soldier I was able to have. Deployed with a different battalion. And this is the same thing that happened to him. Work with them but don't take your eye of them.
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I worked with the Iraqi Army as a Logistics Adviser. The Iraqi Officers I worked with took great pride in ensuring my safety. That being said I never went anywhere outside of my hooch without at least a 9mm and always took a 9mm and an M4 on road trips. I trusted the Iraqis I worked with but that doesn't mean I trusted them completely with my life. Then again, I don't trust most Americans with my life either so maybe I'm a bad case study.
The enemy you see is one thing, but a basic rule of war is don't be or attack where your enemy expects.
The enemy you see is one thing, but a basic rule of war is don't be or attack where your enemy expects.
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We call it an asymmetrical war for more than one reason.
My biggest threat (concern ) was always the "good guys" that weren't..
My biggest threat (concern ) was always the "good guys" that weren't..
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It's war and part of the cost of doing business. We do what we can to mitigate internal threats, incidental shootings , and accidents. The reality is there is no such thing as a perfect fight. We pick up our weapons and push forward
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