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| Africa Subsaharan |
| BO + Pirates vs. SEALs |
| 2009-04-18 |
| (via Atlas Shrugs) Having spoken to some SEAL pals here in Virginia Beach yesterday and asking why this thing dragged out for 4 days, I got the following: 1. BHO wouldn’t authorize the DEVGRU/NSWC SEAL teams to the scene for 36 hours going against OSC (on scene commander) recommendation. 2. Once they arrived, BHO imposed restrictions on their ROE that they couldn’t do anything unless the hostage’s life was in “imminent” danger 3. The first time the hostage jumped, the SEALS had the raggies all sighted in, but could not fire due to ROE restriction 4. When the navy RIB came under fire as it approached with supplies, no fire was returned due to ROE restrictions. As the raggies were shooting at the RIB, they were exposed and the SEALS had them all dialed in. 5. BHO specifically denied two rescue plans developed by the Bainbridge CPN and SEAL teams. 6. Bainbridge CPN and SEAL team CDR finally decide they have the OpArea and OSC authority to solely determine risk to hostage. 4 hours later, 3 dead raggies 7. BHO immediately claims credit for his “daring and decisive” behaviour. As usual with him, it’s BS. |
| Posted by:Anonymoose |
| #2 The authorization issue here is SOP and I'm rather thankfull DOD followed protocol. The NCA almost always formally orders DOD to follow FBI negotiators until the hostages life is in danger, then it's a judgement call made in the moment by the commander on the scene arround the FBI. This gives cover for the pres if it goes bad. Like him or not, we must always give our pres the ability to isolate himself from an event if it goes bad. |
| Posted by: 49 Pan 2009-04-18 21:34 |
| #1 "I sense danger Will Robinson, danger!" |
| Posted by: JohnQC 2009-04-18 20:03 |