Posted on Jul 2, 2016
We all know Special Operations are the best at conducting Combat Operations. What type of unit do you feel is the best support unit?
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This is opinion only. What is the best support unit? It can be based on who they support, how they support, or the technical expertise required.
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The best support units are the ones that support GREAT combined arms units whose senior 1, 2 level up commanders understand supporters ..and only fills those leaders slots with GREAT leaders not all others, because "They are just supporters"
I had one my best platoon sergeants taken from me one deployment to fill a support platoon leader position...He was livid, take his infantry platoon from him to be a supporter? ....
Then I asked him,,,,when was the last time you had all your Bradley's up because mechanics had parts? How many times have you and your men eating MRE's for days in a row because rations were not here? Remember Being critically short on coax for two weeks because the support platoon kept forgetting that crate of ammo at the FOB?
I told him not only does YOUR platoon need YOU doing that job for now, the company needs you, the battalion needs YOU in that job.. Now go fix it, find your replacement and let me know when that platoon is ready....and I will your ass back here to your platoon.
I had one my best platoon sergeants taken from me one deployment to fill a support platoon leader position...He was livid, take his infantry platoon from him to be a supporter? ....
Then I asked him,,,,when was the last time you had all your Bradley's up because mechanics had parts? How many times have you and your men eating MRE's for days in a row because rations were not here? Remember Being critically short on coax for two weeks because the support platoon kept forgetting that crate of ammo at the FOB?
I told him not only does YOUR platoon need YOU doing that job for now, the company needs you, the battalion needs YOU in that job.. Now go fix it, find your replacement and let me know when that platoon is ready....and I will your ass back here to your platoon.
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CPL Deanna Green (Parkinson)
As an older female MP, I got farmed out many times for support positions and special duty assignments. My command always got me back home. Those support units gave me the flexibility to get the job done in the most proficient manner. It's all about teamwork, we all play a part. Thanks SGM for seeing the big picture!
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I would disagree with your premise. Special Operations are very good at certain "Specialized" operations, general small unit in nature. I would never expect them to be the best at heavy mechanized operations for example. To answer your question, the best support unit trains with the supported unit and can anticipate the needs of the supported unit.
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SSG Richard Hackwith
Have to agree with on that point, in a major battle like 17 Easting special ops units would be spectators. And like you said if those support elements aren't out with the line units training to do the job, under all conditions, they won't do the job when it counts.
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