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Originally Posted by perardua
Actually, just had a thought that might seem odd - the film Black Hawk Down is pretty much a film about what happens when you don't bring the right kit for the job (even if they job may not have been well-advised in the first place). I can honestly say it's why I never went left the vehicle for any length of time without at least my HMNVS on me somewhere.
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Blackhawk Down is a good teaching tool, but realisticaly, the mission was planned to last all of 30 minutes on the ground and taking place in the day. Of course the mission went south in so many ways. And all other options were slow in comming. <Just watched it an hour ago, lived durring it in uniform and tried to make it to the theater several times> But, there is a difference between bailing out of a vehicle in hostile territory, operating in enemy territory intentionaly and well the whole, "shit happens" aspect.
I will say, one can not plan for every event. We can, but its unrealistic unless you want your team bogged down with all manner of gear. We are operating in the desert, but hey it can snow, so lets bring our goretex. There is a river, so we need a zodiak. I mean the line needs to be drawn.
You mention the nigh vision aspect of Blackhawk Down as your example. But, they also ran out of ammo too and medical supplies. Which would be expected to be used durring the action, but, how much of those would you want to have on a raid? After all the purpose of a "Raid" is to be quick, in and out, so you travel light.
As for burning your dinner, how can you tell? I mean you folks in the UK normaly serve your food like that don't you?
