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Old 02-20-2005, 20:52   #5
Trip_Wire (RIP)
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Originally Posted by QRQ 30
When was the last time a team was inserted by SCUBA?

SCUBA is not a primary skill.

If everything that SF can and may do is included in the pipeline we would never have any SF Qualified graduates.

SEALS belong in the water.

Finally, yes occasionally composite teams are formed for special missions.
I agree with both you and TR on this! That said, it seems to me just a few years ago there wass a move to have both SF and the Rangers to turn in all rebreathers and other SCUBA gear and give the missions that required UW work over to the SEALs. As I recall some in the 2nd Rangers did turn in their gear.

I for one would hate to see this happen for many reasons. Also, I can see the use of this equipment for other missions not involving inflirt. Bridges and Dams come to mind in DA type actions.
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