08-26-2007, 19:16
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Combat Zone ODA-525
Tube alert.
The Military Channel is rerunning a new version ( Combat Zone: A Tight Spot,2007) of ODA-525's incident in Desert Storm.
Gee-whiz computer graphics, interviews with the members, and good covereage of the incident through pilot interviews.
This is different than the previous production, but not by much.
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08-27-2007, 17:24
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Originally Posted by Rumblyguts
Tube alert.
The Military Channel is rerunning a new version ( Combat Zone: A Tight Spot,2007) of ODA-525's incident in Desert Storm.
Gee-whiz computer graphics, interviews with the members, and good covereage of the incident through pilot interviews.
This is different than the previous production, but not by much.
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Saw it - cool documentary.
Some good lessons - For example (1) When you go light don't destroy your primary commo equipment and (2) always pack your smoke for the aviators to identify your locale and where NOT to drop their munitions.
Three Soldier Dad...Chuck
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08-28-2007, 17:02
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I truly wish they had this available on DVD so I could order and watch it. I guess I will have to hope to catch a re-run when I get back CONUS
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09-16-2007, 12:01
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There was a little blurb not long ago on the Military Channel, about the 525's fight outside Ar Rutba. I don't recall them saying the team's number, but I remembered the battle because Andy Brittenham had showed me some photos of the aftermath, and told me about it.
Last edited by LEStudent; 09-16-2007 at 12:06.
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09-16-2007, 13:00
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If this is the Video of F16s dropping CBUs inside of Danger Close, I've seen it. Smoke is OK as a last resort or during cloudy conditions, but I could not believe how long it took them to break out the mirror and put a "Shiny" onto the A/C!!! Smoke is like tracers, it lets everybody know where you are, whereas a mirror is only seen by your intended recipient!!!
I say this as one that has directed fire from aerial platforms much much closer than "Danger Close"!!!
Take care.
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05-15-2010, 08:32
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I knew all those team members as I was on ODA 515 at the time and located a bit north of them on a similiar mission. I remember listening on the SATCOM that day of their situation. Next day my team was also compromised and had F16s drop CBUs danger close also. We didn't carry smoke either as our average ruck was already 150lbs. You have to start cutting some things off your load. One of my team members later became the 5th Group CSM and then the USASFC CSM after I retired.
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05-15-2010, 09:21
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One of my team members later became the 5th Group CSM and then the USASFC CSM after I retired.
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Hmmmm Baer, or Mario??? My guess Mario........
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05-16-2010, 00:44
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Yep, Vigil. Parry was always on the HALO team down the hall on 514 or 534.
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06-04-2010, 19:40
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Ole Mario sent me to Ranger School when he was the 1/5 CSM. He smoked the dog piss out of me before he would sign my schools checklist. LOL! I deserved it.
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06-04-2010, 21:23
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CSM Mario Vigil - Someone You Should Know
http://www.bloggapedia.com/blog_post...ld-Know-802316
Gutes lesen.
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06-07-2010, 22:19
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Didn't know him personally but remember him. Back in the day he was in 1/5 when I was in 3/5.
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10-20-2010, 08:10
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I worked with Vigil during some JTF6/RSU missions in TX in the late 90's...with his team was the first time I ever did beer PT...I think I aged 10 years in 90 days with those guys!
Most excellent dudes...
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10-20-2010, 17:50
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11-06-2010, 08:30
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I truly wish they had this available on DVD so I could order and watch it. I guess I will have to hope to catch a re-run when I get back CONUS
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I have it on DVD, you want it?
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11-06-2010, 09:01
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I have it on DVD, you want it?
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Ranger, second request that you re-read the rules and stickies and comply.
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