Lessons Learned In Combat

[silvabaQ]

Excellent read man, thank you for your story and for your service.

[Frosty23]

First, thank you for your service, secondly, that was an excellent read. Really appreciate you sharing that with all of us.

[Dist. Expert 26]

Thanks for the story brother, S/F

As I'm sure you know, things have gotten a lot better as far as weapons manipulation goes, but we're still not there yet. Like some of the others have said, we need to focus more on being professionals, not "looking professional".

[Swag]

Well worth reading! God Bless!

[RetreatHell]

Thanks for the story brother, S/F

As I'm sure you know, things have gotten a lot better as far as weapons manipulation goes, but we're still not there yet. Like some of the others have said, we need to focus more on being professionals, not "looking professional".

Thanks man, and thanks for your service as well. Yeah after speaking with a few current Marines over the past year I'm VERY happy with the direction things have gone over he years in the Corps, however it's happened far too slow and still have a ton to learn. I still see plenty of vids of Marines in A'stan doing some of the same stupid ass shit that got me wounded. If our enemy had decent optics we'd sustain WAY more small arms fire casualties.

[Dist. Expert 26]

Thanks man, and thanks for your service as well. Yeah after speaking with a few current Marines over the past year I'm VERY happy with the direction things have gone over he years in the Corps, however it's happened far too slow and still have a ton to learn. I still see plenty of vids of Marines in A'stan doing some of the same stupid ass shit that got me wounded. If our enemy had decent optics we'd sustain WAY more small arms fire casualties.

I agree 100%, we've gotten complacent over the past 12 years because we're not fighting an enemy that is equipped to the same standard we are. If they had ACOGs and rifles that were made in this century we'd be in for a bad day.

The main problem today is that we don't shoot nearly enough. When we're in the rear we might shoot two or three times a year, and then its just a basic combat shoot where the most demanding thing you have to do is a box drill. I think we should train to the level of SOF, at least as far as shooting goes i.e. lateral movement, reloading on the move, timed drills etc. But I'm just a lowly Lcpl, what do I know

[prdubi]

Best article I've read and Im ashamed to have just discovered it recently.

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[TXinfidel]

What an amazing post, I think I will print off a copy to stick in our briefing room. Thank you very much for this Paul. Oh and to whoever the "operator" was that saw the Bushmasters in use by Rangers, I'll have you know bullshit is a stinky cologne around here.

[prdubi]

Personally, I take as much classes as I can take. I took as many as I can take during my time in.

I was an IT geek but still wanted some experience.

Thanks for your story again.

Training and education is forever in my opinion.

[RetreatHell]

What an amazing post, I think I will print off a copy to stick in our briefing room. Thank you very much for this Paul. Oh and to whoever the "operator" was that saw the Bushmasters in use by Rangers, I'll have you know bullshit is a stinky cologne around here.

That's great to hear! Thanks!