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Shar,

To answer your question, "Isn't there a review?" Yes,, there is a review. Every frame of film is reviewed by the respective POA's , but it may be difficult for us Arm Chair Generals to second guess why certain things were aired and other things were not.

Having experienced Discovery Channel embeds (personally assigned to me while I was working in theater), I promise you there was much more film that was cut than was aired. Much like any other directive, once an order is given to that ODA, TM SGT, and or TM LDR, there is very little that can be done but move out and draw fire. The team had to balance the burden the mission along with the directive to please highers and "give a good showing". Don't forget the added problem of security on the additional "VIP's" that are taking up seats that more rifles could have filled. I for one feel the coverage was positive in light, and really did credit to the guys over there atm. They represented us well, even if the show invited criticism from arm chair quarter backs. On that note, all I can say is,"if you haven't worn those shoes, don't even pretend to point out how you would have done it better".

I remember feeling the same way after watching the SERE footage air a few years back. Great coverage, but I personally wish that it was never aired.
This is the same. Publicity versus Need to know?? But, if we HAVE to allow coverage, and this is an arguement only the few that are higher up the totem pole could explain, then atleast we can hope that it is positive coverage. When I compare this show to the show that covered the 19th Group in Afghanistan, ( I actually threw a beer at my TV) I am relieved. Much better presentation this time.

But hell, I served in 3rd Group, so I may be slightly partial,,,,