09-25-2009, 09:52
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McChrystal on Afghan Violence
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09-28-2009, 13:21
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Guerrilla
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60 min Special?
Was wondering if anyone caught the 60 minutes segment that was on last night. It was about 15-20 mins long.
He seems like a great man to serve under with work ethic that I could only compete with if on a cocaine and caffeine IV concoction.
I really like how his efforts to use technology and conferencing are working. His ideal portrayed on the "need to know basis concept" information sessions and meetings are impressive. I like his style, "kick the bad habits".
Quote from McChrystal,
"To a man that carries only a hammer, everything looks like a nail."
-On the Army operations with Afghan people
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09-28-2009, 13:23
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Originally Posted by cornelyj
Was wondering if anyone caught the 60 minutes segment that was on last night. It was about 15-20 mins long.
He seems like a great man to serve under with work ethic that I could only compete with if on a cocaine and caffeine IV concoction.
I really like how his efforts to use technology and conferencing are working. His ideal portrayed on the "need to know basis concept" information sessions and meetings are impressive. I like his style, "kick the bad habits".
Quote from McChrystal,
"To a man that carries only a hammer, everything looks like a nail."
-On the Army operations with Afghan people
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He is not the originator of that quote, though it is ironic to hear him use it, as a Ranger.
TR
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09-28-2009, 15:06
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TR, you are correct
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Originally Posted by The Reaper
He is not the originator of that quote, though it is ironic to hear him use it, as a Ranger.
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School house Rangers vs. Batt Boys. Often many forget that ranger school is a leadership course, not an MOS. Batt Boys train for specific mission objectives, (e.g., the Hammer). I like the style of McCrystal, we can only see what will happen. "Turning the patio into a shooting range", only because his wife back home won't let him.
Often one must give up the feeling of security in order to obtain security.
Who remembers the Marines under heavy attack leaving the green area, only to feel safer once they were in the city.
Last edited by wet dog; 09-28-2009 at 15:10.
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09-28-2009, 15:32
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School house Rangers vs. Batt Boys.
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GEN McChrystal commanded A-3/75th, 2/504th, 2/75th, 75th, and JSOC - lots of 'hammer carrying' time.
Richard
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09-28-2009, 15:43
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completely understand...
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GEN McChrystal commanded A-3/75th, 2/504th, 2/75th, 75th, and JSOC - lots of 'hammer carrying' time.
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and I concur with TR's statement of irony. We will just have to watch and see how his vision plays out.
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09-28-2009, 13:58
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Full video now available
For those who did not see it, the complete interview is now available here. General McCrystal - 60 Minutes
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