01-16-2008, 10:50
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Increased Media Coverage of Special Forces
I would like to thank the Special Forces soldiers who run and contribute to this forum. When I was in the military you heard very little about Special Forces and Operations which brings me to my question.
Do you think that the increased coverage which has given everyone a little knowledge on Special Forces and their mission has bettered the regular Army?
My opinion is yes, reading what young soldiers on this site and many more are saying today. Outside looking in a SF soldier is a highly trained professional warrior with the capability of adapting to almost all situations. The regular military can not help but respect and admire you which will turn into hero worship in some cases. Since it is an elite force few will make it BUT many will better themselves in hopes of becoming a member, which will in turn make them better soldiers without even realizing.
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01-16-2008, 18:24
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Originally Posted by emoore
I would like to thank the Special Forces soldiers who run and contribute to this forum. When I was in the military you heard very little about Special Forces and Operations which brings me to my question.
Do you think that the increased coverage which has given everyone a little knowledge on Special Forces and their mission has bettered the regular Army?
My opinion is yes, reading what young soldiers on this site and many more are saying today. Outside looking in a SF soldier is a highly trained professional warrior with the capability of adapting to almost all situations. The regular military can not help but respect and admire you which will turn into hero worship in some cases. Since it is an elite force few will make it BUT many will better themselves in hopes of becoming a member, which will in turn make them better soldiers without even realizing.
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In this day and age you have to advertise your product. Guys always hated Mod Demos and Shoot House Demos. Thing is, the people who come to see those Demo's, write the checks.
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01-16-2008, 22:09
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So, I take it the Gabriel Demonstrations have gone the way of the Passenger Pigeon? Not that I was particularly fond of Smoke Eater duty. But, the demos at least were professional and had dignity...
My favorite memory of Gabriel Demos-"I speak Norwegian, German and have a working knowledge of English."
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01-17-2008, 19:16
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My favorite memory of a live fire Shoot House Demo.......The SOCOM Commander asking how we managed to get out AR'S to cycle without Blank Adapters.
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01-17-2008, 21:16
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Geezus. Please deliver us back to the DoD...
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01-18-2008, 04:37
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Media Coverage
Nothing beats the Media Coverage of the SEALs coming ashore in Somalia.
Gave dew rags a bad name for a number of years. 
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01-18-2008, 09:51
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My favorite memory of a live fire Shoot House Demo.......The SOCOM Commander asking how we managed to get out AR'S to cycle without Blank Adapters.
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That, IS FUNNY!
Maybe because you didn't use blanks!
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01-18-2008, 10:35
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kgoerz
My favorite memory of a live fire Shoot House Demo.......The SOCOM Commander asking how we managed to get out AR'S to cycle without Blank Adapters.
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lmao..
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01-18-2008, 11:22
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KG - You would not believe the shows put on now. 
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01-18-2008, 14:05
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Nothing beats the Media Coverage of the SEALs coming ashore in Somalia.
Gave dew rags a bad name for a number of years. |
Pete,
Werent they actually Recon Marines that got caught in the flashing cameras ? 
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01-18-2008, 14:12
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Pete,
Werent they actually Recon Marines that got caught in the flashing cameras ? |
They were in the water = Navy Marines are part of the navy so who cares (Seal/Recon) They got caught by the Press like trapped rats. 
Just Joking that was a messed up thing........
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01-18-2008, 16:58
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Gabriel ... Now that is a name I have not heard on a long, long time.
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So, I take it the Gabriel Demonstrations have gone the way of the Passenger Pigeon? Not that I was particularly fond of Smoke Eater duty. But, the demos at least were professional and had dignity...
My favorite memory of Gabriel Demos-"I speak Norwegian, German and have a working knowledge of English."
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Everyone on the site who has done a Gabriel Demonstration, hands up!
Mine? Twice, 7th Group, 1976. Rappel Tower. And yes, there was a Fulton recovery (cargo), Psyops Leaflet drop of the VIPS, and a Heliocourier making a 100 meter landing and takeoff.
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01-18-2008, 18:15
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Marines? With a dew rag?
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Pete,
Werent they actually Recon Marines that got caught in the flashing cameras ? |
Marines? With a dew rag? On the head? In the 90's?
Bite your tongue. Gunny would have killed them before they got in the RB.
Every CSM is Special Ops hit the roof when "That Picture" hit the newstands.
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01-18-2008, 21:36
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Gabriel Demo- Never made the big show, I did couple of smoke eater details...Love my smoked skunk...
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02-05-2008, 00:45
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I got in shortly after B. Sadler's music brought a spotlight on SF.
Most old timers I met said it was the worst thing ever happened to The outfit.
We are supposed to be in the shadows and have no lights cast upon us.
Those that want and promote publicity for SF are sadly and significantly missing the point.
Maybe join the circus instead.
I was a supporting actor in a few Gabrial Demos.
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