I was an infantryman deployed to Baghdad in 2005. This is way too accurate. We worked 12hrs on checkpoint, 12 on QRF, 12 on FOB security, and 12 on missions, training, vehicle maintenance, etc. Then start over again. We were told to rotate out 2hrs at a time on each 12hr shift to total our mandated 4hrs of sleep in a 24 hr period. We did this for 11 months.
Haha I use to sleep 2-3 hours a day deployed. Most of it was in the guard shack in full kit in a chair one would sleep half the shift and other would sleep the other half. 4 hour shifts. Then do two 8 hour missions a day. Would only be able to eat waiting to go on mission or right after mission. That's that infantry life.
Sounds like one of my deployments. They were like missions everyday, when not on mission, you will train, complete courses (back when then had them), vehicle maintenance, and anything but rest. When a mission was canceled....oh hey we have an idea, it has been 6 months since you had a PT test, everyone report to the vehicle staging point, and conduct a PT test. Man I miss the Army.....
I had my 18 days back home during my deployment (was 15 month), came back, and they told me I had a PT test in 5 days. That meant I had like 1-2 days of prepping before it which didn't go well. Yeah...
I once had a guy try to sell me sunglasses. He said "Maaann, these are so hot youll be seeing the sun on a cloudy day". I always thought to wear sunglasses to block out the sun. I think he works for 3M now.
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We had a 7-day work schedule... at least 12 hours per day on a good day. Usually up to 14 hours. Maybe a Friday morning off, but that would still bite us in the ass since we still would have work 12 hours (from noon to midnight). It took like a month for the moral to go down to a historical low. A CSM gathered us and asked, why the hell our morale goes down and everything is good... Meanwhile, he had 8 hours shifts and played video games during his work. Yeah, why the hell our morale was going down, and he was having a ball. I don't know.
Our PSG tried implementing 4 hour rotation shifts for guard IOT prevent against complacency... as I respect the idea, it was the most retarded thing we did for a month because it got in the way of our sleep schedule having to wake up early for PCCs and PCIs causing us to fight sleep on guard as opposed to complacency
Leadership is why I didn't stick around. Do they seriously buy the bullshit even if they don't they try to convince you that you don't see the bullshit.
problem with the army (probably military in general) is that everyone gets promoted. Stand in formation and pick out the five dumbest dick heads and then realize that some of your ncos & officers were these dumb dick heads before they got promoted. These are the people that have power over your life.
@@John-dr8lz yep. And consider it even further the smart ones get out and either go to school or find better careers while you're left with the ones too afraid of change so they stay in the military life and make a career out of it despite a lot of the skills and benefits picked up in the military can make you pretty marketable in the civilian world.
I love it! Parody or not, it's surely tells the stupidity that sometimes happens in the military. After 25 Army years, I seen all kinds of stupid things that come down from higher.
The scary thing is that all of this was after 2 years of learning and experience in Iraq. Don't even get me started on 2003 deployments if you think all of this is crazy.
This video is 95% of the reason I got out. The 5% chance the Army had, they lost when I got hit with the Stop Loss. So glad I'm out! Come here DD214, let me smell you some more!!
This is crazy, I was deployed in 07, this was the rotation my troop had to do, we had tampa and Pluto's, and same fucking roe, same COP, same missions with IA and IP
"You gotta wear your PT strap outside the wire too, cuz some jerkoff Ranger somewhere got killed by friendly fire!" Dammit, Pat Tillman, why would you do this to us
I remember being told “ROE is they shoot at you directly, not around you, but at you, and then you can shoot” that shit was so fucked, who’s on shit stirring duty
pretty accurate. i loved my pt strap. back in 2005 we were told we could wear commercial combat boots then that became a no-go. then 8-hour patrols plus 4 hours to fix humvees and cleanup, 6 days a week. constant r.o.e. briefs had a chilling effect and got me yelled at. for instance, i got yelled at by my team leader for not firing back right away. so i responded back with "i cannot see where the enemy is at," and he was like "fucking fire." thanks r.o.e! and i still have the ear pro that i never used. climb to glory, mountain infantry!
While I was in Afghanistan in 2010-2011 we had a commander go full stupid and decided we must salute all officers...during peak season mortar attacks...and base perimeter attacks...and...that was VERY short lived. PT belts were also required...at ALL times...that one never ended.
He's NOT lying, this is the way it was. Thankfully, I was in the HQ platoon so we didn't have to do the route clearance and deploy to the re-trans site for three days at a time. We had a maintenance shop that was working on our tanks full time because tanks are MEANT TO drive on the road. I got so sick of hearing "hearts and minds," they didn't care about our "hearts and minds" when they were lobbing RPGs and mortars into or FOB.
2:33 Real shit, may sound crazy but that shit was crazy and real. Lol, you had to be absolutely positive that the enemy was about to shoot yo ass before you could even think about firing back lol. Rules of engagement lol
Hell, even then it wasn't a guarantee. I remember receiving rocket attacks nightly from the same spot. Not only did we have radar confirmation, confirmation from locals but also eyes on the site and guess what? We had to sit there, taking the fire, because it was too close to a Mosque.
@@bigamemphis10 What would have happened if everyone in the Platoon just laid hell fire on the Mosque? What would happen if you found a confirmed KIA terrorist (or more) in there, versus is you didn't find one?
I got into Baghdad right before 10th Mountain came in, and it was the same thing. First quarter of the tour wasn't that bad, but as soon as the Fort Hood people came in . . . . shit got real stupid.
@LA MINA dude, a lot of people from a lot of Units died and won battles so really I don’t have to explain shit!!! You obviously saw the video, the name of the video and what I said, that’s all the ‘xplainnin’ you gonna get.
@@camporter8454 it wasn’t just FT Hood. I actually loved FT Hood. Technically it was just the new phase of the war, a more dangerous phase. Generals and policy makers rarely if ever, got shot at. They assumed the war was over and that everyone loved us for freeing them. And a lot of them did but some didn’t, and those guys were sneaky and very dangerous.
Look at it from legal's view. We had to go over those same rules under they were beaten into our heads just so some general could send us orders to punish one of our own for getting out alive despite those shit rules
With leadership like this I'm sure all the soldiers in this particular deployment were extremely content with their mission and treated all Iraqis with only the best level of customer service.
He forgot 5 and 25. We spent a year being trained on doing a 5 & 25 prior to exiting any vehicle once you leave the FOB, only to be told on arrival that you NEVER exit the vehicle.
@@tnarggrant9711 3m the company sold the military hearing aid or hearing protection. Well the hearing aid didn’t protect our hearing causing a lot of military people to go deaf from their shitty products. So there is a lawsuit over it
cant forget about the 6 days notice before leaving the states after a battalion run: "...good job men, by the way we're deploying on wednesday [next week]..." --- yes, my bat. cmdr actually said this
Funny thing is, although I was in like 1st grade in 2005, I dont think the pt belt thing is a joke. One of our older section chiefs was talking about when he was in Iraq in 2006 they had to have pt belts on during patrols. Maybe he was fucking around but this is the second time I've heard that now
The issue is no matter what the military does the US citizens will bitch and complain about tax money... so its way cheaper to bury our soldiers than it is to bury another countries. =)
I was at brassfield in September 07 with 2/327 from the 101st we were taking over for 82nd, then our plt was sent to a small patrol base called PB love it was right across from ishaki
You know why there's no video's of what it's like in the AF to deploy during this time? Because we don't want the Army to blow a gasket and come after us lol. I was maintenance and helped set up Salem back in the day and we thought it was really bad that we had to sleep in those tents that blasted insane amounts of AC and made the whole thing sound like the inside of a Doritos bag. Also we slept on cots...ya...and that's why we don't make video's. Our hell is your guys RnR (literally, Salem was the Army's "rest" base for troops time off lol)
Jesus ACV, this video makes me depressed. Fucking SOFA... Took away my MK19s and .50 cals. Thanks dude, you brought up some bitter memories!!! (Love you guys)
We had a 50 cal and a couple of 240s, but we weren't allowed to fire them into the village even if everything went to shit (collateral damage, and all that).
In other words, truth is not only a matter of offense, in that it makes certain assertions. It is also a matter of defense in that it must be able to make a cogent and sensible response to the counterpoints that are raised.
All bullshit aside, in 2005 i was deployed with the mighty 3rd ID. As a redleg, my platoon was split just like this. Week one: Day gun. We were in support to counter fire from 0800 to 2000. Monday through Sunday. Sunday night at 2000, for weel two, night gun started from 2000 to 0800. Yes, 24 hours shift. On week three, we were on detainees guard and gate guard. 8 hours shift rotation. And on week four, it was PMCS and patrolling around Balad. Kicking doors, QRF, and my favorite body guard the commander whenever he wanted to shake hands and kiss babies. "Winning heart's and minds". The whole time we had to use those useless earplugs. ROE were a joke. They wanted us to stop and let traffic by. Yeah, sitting ducks... Now looking at those times, we had it better than today's sissy Army. Lol
Lol, This brings back memories. Timed dismounted presence patrols or finding IEDs by driving aimlessly until something blew up. I think we replaced those 101st guys in '06, along Tampa up by Bayji & Summerall.
RTE Clearance was nothing more than patrol to IED strike, and on occasion complex ambush. Total disadvantaged version of Movement to contact, or search and attack.
I was an infantryman deployed to Baghdad in 2005. This is way too accurate. We worked 12hrs on checkpoint, 12 on QRF, 12 on FOB security, and 12 on missions, training, vehicle maintenance, etc. Then start over again. We were told to rotate out 2hrs at a time on each 12hr shift to total our mandated 4hrs of sleep in a 24 hr period. We did this for 11 months.
Damn sounds like hell lol. Iam glad I'd stayed stirred cleared of the military.
Should have went 92 Yankee. 😆
Did you reenlist?
Col. Kunk ?
Damn bro
Being forced to wear issued gear is literally the worst thing ever.
WHY AREN'T YOU WEARING THE BROKEN SHIT I GAVE YOU 😡 WHY TF WOULD YOU SPEND YOUR OWN MONEY TO TRY BE BETTER AT YOUR JOB AND BE SAFER 😡😡😡
Truth.
You forgot to add that the humvees will have no armor except the sandbags your place on the floor
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It amazes me that our forces actually "survived" it's own command.
@Kev true f@cking statement...
No sh!t right?
It amazes a lot of soldiers
WhY iS ThErE sO MaNy SuIcIdEs
Haha I use to sleep 2-3 hours a day deployed. Most of it was in the guard shack in full kit in a chair one would sleep half the shift and other would sleep the other half. 4 hour shifts. Then do two 8 hour missions a day. Would only be able to eat waiting to go on mission or right after mission. That's that infantry life.
_Clutches DD214 in desperation and horror_
I look at mine atleast once a month.
@@TAOM5963 Yusha Thomas made a DD214 into a small blanket. It occurs to me now he should've made it into a woobie.
God Bless the DD214!!! A copy of mine goes with me like a My Kid Sister doll...don’t leave home without it!!
Lol my buddy has his framed and hanging on the wall in his house. I thought that was great.
I keep mine in a fireproof safe. I ain't about to lose that shit.
It’s weird how much he sounds like an Nco briefing his soldiers
Cause he was an Nco that used to briefed his soldiers?
These guys always nail the small details. Always.
@@remm1186 calm down Kobe Bryant no shit.
@@trevor9852 if it was obvious then why comment?
@@yeeyeediesel2273 it was a joke... why’re you crying about it lol
Sounds like one of my deployments. They were like missions everyday, when not on mission, you will train, complete courses (back when then had them), vehicle maintenance, and anything but rest. When a mission was canceled....oh hey we have an idea, it has been 6 months since you had a PT test, everyone report to the vehicle staging point, and conduct a PT test. Man I miss the Army.....
Thanks for your service.
@@paulsciria8921 Thank you
I had my 18 days back home during my deployment (was 15 month), came back, and they told me I had a PT test in 5 days. That meant I had like 1-2 days of prepping before it which didn't go well. Yeah...
Brother I purposely failed my PT test to leave. Fuck the army
Fast forward to 2015: don't return fire until you are actively shot.
Fast forward to 2030: Don't return fire.
If the enemy stops firing and drops their weapon you are to disengage because they are no longer an active combatant.
@@WaywardPondering oops too late he dropped his weapon and got shot in the head
Fast fwd 2019: even if shot don't shoot back till command OKs it oh and no ranger panties in the chow hall cus the locals don't like it
Can't shoot unless shot at, must have Pos ID, and no warning shots
Don't worry, 3M got you. WIth those things you'll hear EVERYTHING.
So fucked 😂
I once had a guy try to sell me sunglasses. He said "Maaann, these are so hot youll be seeing the sun on a cloudy day". I always thought to wear sunglasses to block out the sun. I think he works for 3M now.
@@OlancerZ He's their head of product development. 400K a year.
3M hearing protection for the people who cant hear already.
3M we have the Best in Hearing protection. you will never need another hearing protection device ever. :)
3M when you need hearing protection we will cover you. and when you need hearing aids we got you covered.
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@@noneofyourbusiness9489 starting salary
We had a 7-day work schedule... at least 12 hours per day on a good day. Usually up to 14 hours. Maybe a Friday morning off, but that would still bite us in the ass since we still would have work 12 hours (from noon to midnight). It took like a month for the moral to go down to a historical low. A CSM gathered us and asked, why the hell our morale goes down and everything is good... Meanwhile, he had 8 hours shifts and played video games during his work. Yeah, why the hell our morale was going down, and he was having a ball. I don't know.
Our PSG tried implementing 4 hour rotation shifts for guard IOT prevent against complacency... as I respect the idea, it was the most retarded thing we did for a month because it got in the way of our sleep schedule having to wake up early for PCCs and PCIs causing us to fight sleep on guard as opposed to complacency
Our CSM went out with us ONCE and we got IED'd, he never came around our company area again.
Leadership is why I didn't stick around. Do they seriously buy the bullshit even if they don't they try to convince you that you don't see the bullshit.
problem with the army (probably military in general) is that everyone gets promoted. Stand in formation and pick out the five dumbest dick heads and then realize that some of your ncos & officers were these dumb dick heads before they got promoted. These are the people that have power over your life.
They buy that YOU (lower rank) will have to deal with it. Not them.
@@John-dr8lz
It happens in the Guard and I can confirm that true
@@John-dr8lz yep.
And consider it even further the smart ones get out and either go to school or find better careers while you're left with the ones too afraid of change so they stay in the military life and make a career out of it despite a lot of the skills and benefits picked up in the military can make you pretty marketable in the civilian world.
The ultimate followers
Thank GOD I was in Afghanistan where we walked everywhere.
Otherwise you would have been ridin' on rims just ridin' down the streets on the rims!
Light infantry they said....aint nothin light about it!!!
@@lvwrx haha. Nothing light at all man. Sucked! COP Zerok. Check it out
I wiggled my toes a little extra before walking through the minefields not gonna lie lol...
Indeed
The 3M reference killed my hearing! 🤣🤣🤣
I know right lmao!
I still got ringing in the my ears.... fucking 3M should be fucking closed down....
OMG the accuracy of this is what makes this so damn funny
And triggers involuntary twitching in everyone who experienced this insanity.
Smoke? You 13 banger?
Yup.. the truth of it makes this funny and absolutely infuriating as well... it's a interesting balance that only the Army can achieve 😂😂
Omg
@@faulknersealock5575 no I was a 12B then 74D
I love it! Parody or not, it's surely tells the stupidity that sometimes happens in the military. After 25 Army years, I seen all kinds of stupid things that come down from higher.
I wish it was parody.
With 25 years you are the higher
I retired as a MSG, but I still took my orders from higher. I tried my best to not do stupid things that were in my control.
Higher-ups are stupid the world over. They live to please politicians, Not saying all are dumb but the majority are just trying to protect their skin
I've been in 5 and I've pretty much been through the suck
i bet reflective belts manufacture is owned by a elected official or they family member. no one buys one unless made to.
That's probably how 3m could afford the combat arms ear pro lawsuit payouts 😄
The scary thing is that all of this was after 2 years of learning and experience in Iraq. Don't even get me started on 2003 deployments if you think all of this is crazy.
So accurate lol. Ear pro 3m lol. Love how nco is getting more passed as he talks.
I wore the foam ones because they were so much better and easier to lose.
This video is 95% of the reason I got out. The 5% chance the Army had, they lost when I got hit with the Stop Loss. So glad I'm out! Come here DD214, let me smell you some more!!
This is crazy, I was deployed in 07, this was the rotation my troop had to do, we had tampa and Pluto's, and same fucking roe, same COP, same missions with IA and IP
"You gotta wear your PT strap outside the wire too, cuz some jerkoff Ranger somewhere got killed by friendly fire!"
Dammit, Pat Tillman, why would you do this to us
I remember being told “ROE is they shoot at you directly, not around you, but at you, and then you can shoot” that shit was so fucked, who’s on shit stirring duty
pretty accurate. i loved my pt strap. back in 2005 we were told we could wear commercial combat boots then that became a no-go. then 8-hour patrols plus 4 hours to fix humvees and cleanup, 6 days a week. constant r.o.e. briefs had a chilling effect and got me yelled at. for instance, i got yelled at by my team leader for not firing back right away. so i responded back with "i cannot see where the enemy is at," and he was like "fucking fire." thanks r.o.e! and i still have the ear pro that i never used. climb to glory, mountain infantry!
While I was in Afghanistan in 2010-2011 we had a commander go full stupid and decided we must salute all officers...during peak season mortar attacks...and base perimeter attacks...and...that was VERY short lived.
PT belts were also required...at ALL times...that one never ended.
When he mentioned the ranger I knew exactly who he was talking about haha
We got the gunner harness installed because some SF guy rolled a IMG and killed his gunner.
Great NCO gave him a wooby. Rest is pretty much the suck.
He's NOT lying, this is the way it was. Thankfully, I was in the HQ platoon so we didn't have to do the route clearance and deploy to the re-trans site for three days at a time. We had a maintenance shop that was working on our tanks full time because tanks are MEANT TO drive on the road. I got so sick of hearing "hearts and minds," they didn't care about our "hearts and minds" when they were lobbing RPGs and mortars into or FOB.
This is literally the most uncomfortably relatable video I've ever watched on UA-cam.
"I need my woobie." Channeling Mat Best.
2:33 Real shit, may sound crazy but that shit was crazy and real. Lol, you had to be absolutely positive that the enemy was about to shoot yo ass before you could even think about firing back lol. Rules of engagement lol
Hell, even then it wasn't a guarantee. I remember receiving rocket attacks nightly from the same spot. Not only did we have radar confirmation, confirmation from locals but also eyes on the site and guess what?
We had to sit there, taking the fire, because it was too close to a Mosque.
@@justinkomb5476 i believe you, that shit was crazy
@@bigamemphis10 What would have happened if everyone in the Platoon just laid hell fire on the Mosque? What would happen if you found a confirmed KIA terrorist (or more) in there, versus is you didn't find one?
@@killdude26 locals with use that as excuse cuz army shoot at mosque
as a combat soldier who deployed both in 2003 and 2005...this is scary accurate
Saw all that coming in late ‘04. As soon the 1st CAV got there. They thought they were still at FT Hood. Lol
I got into Baghdad right before 10th Mountain came in, and it was the same thing. First quarter of the tour wasn't that bad, but as soon as the Fort Hood people came in . . . . shit got real stupid.
Alright civ here, what the hell happened or is happening with Ft Hood to get that reputation? I've heard it called the hood of the army.
@LA MINA dude, a lot of people from a lot of Units died and won battles so really I don’t have to explain shit!!! You obviously saw the video, the name of the video and what I said, that’s all the ‘xplainnin’ you gonna get.
@@camporter8454 it wasn’t just FT Hood. I actually loved FT Hood. Technically it was just the new phase of the war, a more dangerous phase. Generals and policy makers rarely if ever, got shot at. They assumed the war was over and that everyone loved us for freeing them. And a lot of them did but some didn’t, and those guys were sneaky and very dangerous.
@@stephensmithsbarsmustangra4 thanks for explaining.
Brassfield Mora 2008-2009 alum here. It really did get that stupid. The PT belt was the thing that made me really question my life choices.
Same! What company were you in?
4:50 "At this moment, these recruits knew. They fucked up." *meanwhile, in 2021 we're still there*
The more rank an officer gets the less intelligent they become
Sometimes that goes for NCO's too, seems like you get some Chevrons and Rockers and you forget where you came from.
jesus i forgot how convoluted and confusing all the damn rules were from aug 05 to dec 06 with the 172d. somethin new every day it seemed like
Look at it from legal's view. We had to go over those same rules under they were beaten into our heads just so some general could send us orders to punish one of our own for getting out alive despite those shit rules
@@articrecon A TRP 1st platoon, then A TRP Hq then HHT TAC. 4/14 also. Hint last name of Chuck
@@articrecon hope you are too. It is a small world after all. Like the song says.
With leadership like this I'm sure all the soldiers in this particular deployment were extremely content with their mission and treated all Iraqis with only the best level of customer service.
No one gonna talk about the possible Pat Tillman reference he made...
Oh that’s wasn’t “possible” it was a full on reference lmao RIP Pat Tillman
Reminds me of my 2005 deployment. Thanks for bringing back the memories.
He forgot 5 and 25. We spent a year being trained on doing a 5 & 25 prior to exiting any vehicle once you leave the FOB, only to be told on arrival that you NEVER exit the vehicle.
So true about the 3m hearing aid, they where issue to protect our hearing and look what happen.
WHAT?
@@tnarggrant9711
3m the company sold the military hearing aid or hearing protection. Well the hearing aid didn’t protect our hearing causing a lot of military people to go deaf from their shitty products. So there is a lawsuit over it
@@Hugo-Hernandez Pretty sure they were making a joke, as in I can't hear you. Ya know?
@@iT3K
I know it’s a joke but I was just saying it’s sad how 3m the company did the military wrong
cant forget about the 6 days notice before leaving the states
after a battalion run: "...good job men, by the way we're deploying on wednesday [next week]..." --- yes, my bat. cmdr actually said this
this is so ridiculously accurate smh
I know it’s jokes but big respect to those of you who went over their and made it back 💪🏽 that’s some raw shit.
Funny thing is, although I was in like 1st grade in 2005, I dont think the pt belt thing is a joke. One of our older section chiefs was talking about when he was in Iraq in 2006 they had to have pt belts on during patrols. Maybe he was fucking around but this is the second time I've heard that now
What's funny is 101 is the ones that replaced my unit 2-505 from brassfield in 05
I was at Patrol Base Razor 2005-2006
Remember that Belt will make you invincible. Cars, no problem. RPG, no problem! Spouse cheating, no problem?
Lololol. Absolutely sums up two of my deployments there! Hahahaha
Its like you were in HIIT with us LMAO...spot on
That's actually very close to a conversation I had in 2008 with my squad leader lol
Damn.....I would cry...I got to wear a p.t. belt outside the wire....that's crossing the line.
Those gravel driveway pattern uniforms... Definitely miss those
Hahaha, when ur in a room by yourself, gags and flubs turn not into bloopers, but just you getting annoyed at yourself
AYYY WE GET TO SEE THE ORIGIN STORY OF SGM Brennan. Weird how his hair could change like that.
🤣
Woobie’s are a godsend
You hot? They’ll cool you.
You cold? they’ll warm you.
How many men died because of that our government was a joke in that case
Well they should have done proper vehicle repair so they could be riding down the street on the rim and scare the terrorists.
Sadily way to many
The issue is no matter what the military does the US citizens will bitch and complain about tax money... so its way cheaper to bury our soldiers than it is to bury another countries. =)
Sad but true, we had some dumb rules in 05
I was AFSOC and deployed with Army in 03, 04, and 05. This is 100% accurate!!!
Jtac?
I was at brassfield in September 07 with 2/327 from the 101st we were taking over for 82nd, then our plt was sent to a small patrol base called PB love it was right across from ishaki
I wonder how many people found IED's doing the 5s and 25s when doing route clearance lol
You know why there's no video's of what it's like in the AF to deploy during this time? Because we don't want the Army to blow a gasket and come after us lol. I was maintenance and helped set up Salem back in the day and we thought it was really bad that we had to sleep in those tents that blasted insane amounts of AC and made the whole thing sound like the inside of a Doritos bag. Also we slept on cots...ya...and that's why we don't make video's. Our hell is your guys RnR (literally, Salem was the Army's "rest" base for troops time off lol)
Jesus ACV, this video makes me depressed. Fucking SOFA... Took away my MK19s and .50 cals. Thanks dude, you brought up some bitter memories!!! (Love you guys)
We had a 50 cal and a couple of 240s, but we weren't allowed to fire them into the village even if everything went to shit (collateral damage, and all that).
2019 deployment makes me miss these days. I'm impressed they're in acus.
I remember I was deployed in ‘04-05 to Iraq as an Infantryman
For me it was 06 to 07 as supply "specialist"
Nothing has change. Except even if they shoot you, you can't shoot back unless command OKs you to shoot back
"I need my woobie" best line ever lol
Samaraa Iraq 🇮🇶 I was interpreter there from 1/1/2007 till nov /30 /2009
Who ever served in samaraa know jss love ( good times )
The arms reduction treaty expires on 2021
Wym by that treaty?
I love how China pretty much said, "Fuck that, we making nukes".
"Route Clearing" aka run over IEDs ....
I was on Caprice during 06-08, I think my unit relieved this unit. 2-14 10th Mtn.
Welcome to Sadar city
Dude I was based out of Rustamiyah in05 and would go to Sadr City - that place was interesting for sure.
I was a medic for the infantry in Ramadi in 05-06. Same shit, different day.
In other words, truth is not only a matter of offense, in that it makes certain assertions. It is also a matter of defense in that it must be able to make a cogent and sensible response to the counterpoints that are raised.
The grunt's reactions are fuckin' PERFECT.
That was my Unit in 2005... Happy New Years 2021
As a former fister that deployed in 2005 ROE was spot on... lol.
My friend was the sandbox and rock pit at that time. 3rd ranger . bless his soul!
The ROE made me homicidally angry. “Basically if they miss the first two rounds you’re cleared to send a warning shot down range!”
You forgot to also be on the lookout for a black Daewoo.
I literally received almost all of these briefings in 07 while deploying. Funny now
Omg that is absolutely f*cking hilarious 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I'm dying
Comparing deployment in 03 to 05 is like night and day. 03 save your own life. 05 hey there setting up on IED. TOC: Wait and monitor the situation.
I go to bed with ringing in my ears and wake up with ringing in my ears lol
All bullshit aside, in 2005 i was deployed with the mighty 3rd ID. As a redleg, my platoon was split just like this. Week one: Day gun. We were in support to counter fire from 0800 to 2000. Monday through Sunday. Sunday night at 2000, for weel two, night gun started from 2000 to 0800. Yes, 24 hours shift. On week three, we were on detainees guard and gate guard. 8 hours shift rotation. And on week four, it was PMCS and patrolling around Balad. Kicking doors, QRF, and my favorite body guard the commander whenever he wanted to shake hands and kiss babies. "Winning heart's and minds". The whole time we had to use those useless earplugs. ROE were a joke. They wanted us to stop and let traffic by. Yeah, sitting ducks... Now looking at those times, we had it better than today's sissy Army. Lol
Lol, This brings back memories. Timed dismounted presence patrols or finding IEDs by driving aimlessly until something blew up. I think we replaced those 101st guys in '06, along Tampa up by Bayji & Summerall.
That Pat Tilman reference was totally uncalled for. At least show the guy some respect.
No lie hearing that reference pissed me off. He gave up everything to serve this country, they did not need to say that
Dam glad to have been in the chair force.....I mean Air Force "HUA". Lol
The music at the end reminds me of an 1980s- early 90s training video for a fast food job or some silly dance video like the superbowl shuffle.
Was that... was that a Pat Tillman reference?
Yes it was disrespectful and disgusting. I usually love these videos but that was over the line for me
Thanks for the accurate information.
Another great video!
Have a Happy New Year!
Sure miss surf and turf Thursdays
Chuck Norris once walked across Route Clemson, and lived.
Love your vids man, shit is spot on keep up the outstanding work. Thanks for the good laugh!!!!!!
The proper side straddle hop comment. Lol
Soooooo true and spot on! Ramadi Iraq 2005 SemperFi!
RTE Clearance was nothing more than patrol to IED strike, and on occasion complex ambush.
Total disadvantaged version of Movement to contact, or search and attack.
I always thought they meant two to the body-one to the head when they said "hearts and minds".
Holy shit!. I would laugh...but fuuuuck! Ok, I laughed a little 🙈🤫
I am done.. this is to damned accurate.
I believe we still had desert uniforms in 2005