British Documentary on Capture/Kill Missions

[Geenie]

Couldn't find this anywhere else; hope this is the right place.

Looking beyond the questionable name of the documentary (America's Secret Killers) and the probably uninformed discussion of classified units, I had the impression that this documentary might accurately showcase the many difficulties of conducting COIN operations. As a civilian, I believe to have gotten a feeling for some of the frustration our soldiers must face while conducting these operations/campaigns, as well as how often they might find themselves in "damned if we do, damned if we don't" scenarios.

Among the people interviewed in the production are:

- Gen. Petraeus
- Lt. Col (ret.) Jon Nagl
- Dr. Kilcullen

There are also interviews with various Taliban leaders/fighters.

Part 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8L7BARL7wag&feature=related),Part 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fp4xXK4rd0w),Part 3 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KirsVJ2WEU0&NR=1),Part 4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hn95LY_7b-M&feature=related)

I would be very interested in hearing the QP's comments.

[Geenie]

QPs,

did any of you have a look at the video?

I am inclined to think it is rubbish for the mere fact that nobody has responded yet.

[longrange1947]

TTPs are neither confirmed nor denied in this forum. I doubt seriously any QP will answer what you are actually looking for in a comment.