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Fallujah After Action Report by Marine NCO's
2005-03-08
Posted by:Matt

#7  excellent report - hard work by good men.
Posted by: Frank G   2005-03-08 11:45:57 PM  

#6  ...They have learned from 2/1’s attack last April. This is common sense, but it must be said in order that Marines realize the enemy they are fighting is somewhat intelligent. In MOUT (military operations in urban terrain) it only takes a miniscule amount of intelligence in order to create massive amounts of casualties.

Pure gold.
Posted by: SC88   2005-03-08 11:28:26 PM  

#5  Some times next years
Posted by: SwissTex   2005-03-08 9:44:22 PM  

#4  On behalf of the Marines, who are off doing what they do best, I thank you, SwissTex. When did you say you were getting your American citizenship?
Posted by: trailing wife   2005-03-08 9:27:14 PM  

#3  In combat, Marine leaders are required to stand up and take charge. Unfortunately, sometimes there are too many chiefs and not enough Indians. The “chief syndrome” will create mass confusion on the battlefield. Being a good combat leader sometimes means stepping back and allowing the Marines to do their jobs. Platoon commanders must allow squad leaders to lead their squads, squad leaders must allow element leaders to lead their elements, and element leaders must allow their Marines to take initiative.

That's why the US Marines are the best fighters in the world!
Posted by: SwissTex   2005-03-08 9:17:53 PM  

#2  If you read it you'll never complain about your "Houseguests" again.

I used to teach part-time at a professional school, and I never saw a paper as well written as the one these Marines have put together. Thank God these guys are on our side.
Posted by: Matt   2005-03-08 6:33:59 PM  

#1  I was just going to post this! This is a fantastic read from the guys who did the work in Fallujah. Long, so set aside time and beverage before beginning. But do read it.
Posted by: Mrs. Davis   2005-03-08 6:18:54 PM  

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