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Originally Posted by SpikedBuck
TB: Regardless of the generalized attitude about Kuwait, you must still remain vigilant...we are way too complacent there and I have seen it first hand very recently. It is an easy place to get into trouble very quickly. Get with your S2 for updated threat brief.
Here are a few simple tips from my foxhole:
(1) speed kills...one of the worst driving locations I have ever been with some of the fastest speeds I've seen on the roads...usually vehicle accidents are catastrophic
(2) trash everywhere...don't pick it up especially if you are off reservation
(3) buddy teams at all times...
(4) hydrate...bottled water there has plenty of sodium so be careful and watch your sodium intake
(5) If you are going anywhere other than Arifjan or AAS, make sure you pack accordingly (don't assume it will be there at the big PX, because it won't be)
Kuwait is a melting pot of cultures...similar to many Middle Eastern countries...most of the locals (if any) you may encounter will most likely not be Kuwaitis. Most of the labor force is third country worker/sub-contract worker from all over the world. Makes for language prep/culture prep slightly more challenging. Kuwait is more Westernized than Iraq or Qatar...but not as relaxed as UAE or Baharain.
If you want to read about Kuwait, there are lots of resources available...a great unclassified resource is the Center for Army Lessons Learned website.
Hope this helps.
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I have to agree 100% with this post, as SB said speed kills, literally we have 2 highways that run north/south HWY 30 King Fahad & HWY 40 Maghreb. These are known as death highways in Kuwait. Daily people are killed on these roads due to SPEED. I drive on them daily and see fresh cars completely demolished as if a SABO round impacted it.
Always remain vigiliant no matter where you are and as said never pick-up something you didnt put down, Now Kuwait is seeing political unrest with the recent storming of the parliment building citizens are increasingly becoming agitated.