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2005-03-08 Iraq-Jordan

Fallujah After Action Report by Marine NCO's

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Posted by Matt 2005-03-08 18:10|| || Front Page|| [3 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#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|| 2005-03-08 6:18:54 PM|| Front Page Top

#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|| 2005-03-08 6:33:59 PM|| Front Page Top

#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 âchief syndromeâ 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|| 2005-03-08 9:17:53 PM|| Front Page Top

#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|| 2005-03-08 9:27:14 PM|| Front Page Top

#5 Some times next years

Posted by SwissTex 2005-03-08 9:44:22 PM|| 2005-03-08 9:44:22 PM|| Front Page Top

#6 ...They have learned from 2/1âs 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|| 2005-03-08 11:28:26 PM|| Front Page Top

#7 excellent report - hard work by good men.

Posted by Frank G 2005-03-08 11:45:57 PM|| 2005-03-08 11:45:57 PM|| Front Page Top

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