05-12-2011, 20:59
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SEALs who killed bin Laden are concerned for their safety
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Gates: SEALs who killed bin Laden are concerned for their safety
Posted: May 12, 2011 7:24 PM by Emanuella Grinberg (CNN)
Updated: May 12, 2011 8:06 PM
(CNN) -- The Department of Defense is looking into ways to "pump up the security" for the team of Navy SEALs who helped kill Osama bin Laden after the commandos expressed concern for their safety and the safety of their families, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Thursday.
Gates made the comment in response to a question at a town hall meeting at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. A Marine asked what measures were being taken to protect "the identities and the lives" of the SEALs involved in the takedown of bin Laden in Pakistan a week ago, as well as other troops deployed in the region, from the threat of retaliation.
"We are very concerned about the security of our families -- of your families and our troops, and also these elite units that are engaged in things like that. And without getting into any details ... I would tell you that when I met with the team last Thursday, they expressed a concern about that, and particularly with respect to their families," Gates told the audience.
"Frankly, a week ago Sunday, in the Situation Room, we all agreed that we would not release any operational details from the effort to take out bin Laden. That all fell apart on Monday, the next day."
Gates' comments offered the first insight into the mindset of the team members since they carried out the risky operation.
SEALs, short for Sea, Air and Land teams, are known as "quiet professionals." They keep a low profile because of the classified nature of their tactical operations.
The team, known as SEAL Team 6, is widely believed to have returned to American soil. But the unit is covered with such a degree of secrecy that the military won't confirm its presence.
The Marine's question underscored sentiment among military and intelligence communities that identification of the team signified an unprecedented breach of confidentiality.
Gates acknowledged the threat of retaliation against Team 6 and troops deployed in the region.
"There is an awareness that the threat of retaliation is increased because of the attacks -- because of the action against bin Laden," he said. "The one thing I would tell you, though, is that I think there has been a consistent and effective effort to protect the identities of those who participated in the raid, and I think that has to continue."
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http://www.kaj18.com/news/gates-seal...-their-safety/
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05-13-2011, 10:17
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Perhaps a muzzle for VP Biden is the first step?
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05-13-2011, 10:50
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Originally Posted by NORMAL550GIRL
Doesn't the whole article sound sort of "Oh. yea, we didn't think about that. We'll get right on it. Um, where should we start" ??
Shouldn't this have been at the top of the list of things to worry about? Seems a little..." and water is wet" to me.
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Those poll numbers were gettin' a leettle low, 550-security be damned.
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05-13-2011, 11:07
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Originally Posted by NORMAL550GIRL
Doesn't the whole article sound sort of "Oh. yea, we didn't think about that. We'll get right on it. Um, where should we start" ??
Shouldn't this have been at the top of the list of things to worry about? Seems a little..." and water is wet" to me.
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Those poll numbers were gettin' a leettle low, 550-security be damned.
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Dusty .... that's exactly what I was thinking.
Barry and his gang will be parading these "guys" around as much as they can. They could care less about the security of them, their families and the military, (SOF personnel in general) just to garner support and "play this card" for 2012.
Because that's ALL they have. They have NOTHING else to show for their time on the throne.
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05-13-2011, 14:25
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The only info that should have been released was...
"Osama bin Laden was located in a compound in Pakistan and killed by US Special Operations Forces. His body was positively identified and buried at sea. US personnel suffered no casualties in the operation. One helicopter was lost due to mechanical failure."
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05-13-2011, 14:43
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THats the way it should have been, but there is no political advantage in opsec
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05-13-2011, 15:34
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No ID on the individuals, but the locations of NSW assets aren't a secret. This is a big bullseye on every sailors back at these facilities and a very bad move by the Administration.
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05-13-2011, 15:53
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Originally Posted by Utah Bob
The only info that should have been released was...
"Osama bin Laden was located in a compound in Pakistan and killed by US Special Operations Forces. His body was positively identified and buried at sea. US personnel suffered no casualties in the operation. One helicopter was lost due to mechanical failure."
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or the UK MOD way; "We do not comment on special forces."
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05-13-2011, 16:12
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No ID on the individuals, but the locations of NSW assets aren't a secret. This is a big bullseye on every sailors back at these facilities and a very bad move by the Administration.
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Good point, but this is also to blame
http://www.popscreen.com/v/5Z1a6/The...sama_Bin_Laden
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05-13-2011, 16:20
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They're going to start wearing Disney disguises, evidently:
http://www.mediabistro.com/fishbowln...-team-6_b35689
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05-13-2011, 17:01
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Idiots. And I am NOT talking about the SEAL Team.
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05-13-2011, 18:46
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Dusty, I see it that way as well.
Utah, Amen.
God Bless
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05-13-2011, 21:04
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Originally Posted by Utah Bob
The only info that should have been released was...
"Osama bin Laden was located in a compound in Pakistan and killed by US Special Operations Forces. His body was positively identified and buried at sea. US personnel suffered no casualties in the operation. One helicopter was lost due to mechanical failure."
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I concur absolutely.
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05-13-2011, 21:12
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They are all politicians so they don't know how to keep their mouth shut unless there is money involved!!
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05-14-2011, 00:45
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Are SEALs also called Quiet Professionals or is that a mistake the article made?
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SEALs and various other people in IC use the term, as well.
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