Proof That Military Puts PC Message before Troops' Lives

jack404 · 06-01-2012, 02:02 AM

From Michael Yon

The following document was provided by a source within the military. This document proves that a decision was made not to arm vehicles during serious fighting because it would convey the wrong STRATCOM (strategic communications) message.

whymememe · 06-01-2012, 02:11 AM

O.k. don't mount it, just carry it.

Marlin T · 06-01-2012, 02:58 AM

The red cross is already a target as it is, especially to muslims cause it looks like the infidel's cross.

There should be no reason to arm them cause it is against the Geneva convention to open fire on an ambulance ya know.

cpttango30 · 06-01-2012, 04:28 AM

If we start throwing away the rules then we become no better than the scum we fight against. Medical transports have never been armed when I was in. My medics had weapons to protect patients only. We provided all needed firepower in a convoy.

raven818 · 06-01-2012, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by cpttango30

If we start throwing away the rules then we become no better than the scum we fight against. Medical transports have never been armed when I was in. My medics had weapons to protect patients only. We provided all needed firepower in a convoy.

In a perfect world.

armoredman · 06-01-2012, 06:40 PM

Only thing I saw medical personnel carry was a 1911, but that was in documentaries only. I could almost possibly see both sides on this argument. One thing I would do is request is extra armor - Ahab probably likes to target ambulances.

whymememe · 06-02-2012, 09:25 PM

Rules of war, now that's an oxymoron.

06-01-2012, 02:02 AM	#1
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Proof That Military Puts PC Message before Troops' Lives From Michael Yon The following document was provided by a source within the military. This document proves that a decision was made not to arm vehicles during serious fighting because it would convey the wrong STRATCOM (strategic communications) message. Attached Images -->

06-01-2012, 02:11 AM	#2
whymememe Former Guest Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: FEMA Region IV Contributor Posts: 1,445	Re: Proof That Military Puts PC Message before Troops' Lives O.k. don't mount it, just carry it.

06-01-2012, 02:58 AM	#3
Marlin T Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Mexico Posts: 7,857	Re: Proof That Military Puts PC Message before Troops' Lives The red cross is already a target as it is, especially to muslims cause it looks like the infidel's cross. There should be no reason to arm them cause it is against the Geneva convention to open fire on an ambulance ya know. __________________ "But the simple truth--born of experience--is that tyranny thrives best where government need not fear the wrath of an armed people." Judge Alex Kozinski - United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit It is the duty of the patriot to protect his country from its government. - Thomas Paine Did you read todays GOOD shooting? >>>KEEPANDBEARARMS.COM <<<

06-01-2012, 04:28 AM	#4
cpttango30 Former Guest Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Stafford, VA Contributor Posts: 3,071	Re: Proof That Military Puts PC Message before Troops' Lives If we start throwing away the rules then we become no better than the scum we fight against. Medical transports have never been armed when I was in. My medics had weapons to protect patients only. We provided all needed firepower in a convoy.

06-01-2012, 06:40 PM	#6
armoredman Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Proud to be in Arizona Posts: 1,367	Re: Proof That Military Puts PC Message before Troops' Lives Only thing I saw medical personnel carry was a 1911, but that was in documentaries only. I could almost possibly see both sides on this argument. One thing I would do is request is extra armor - Ahab probably likes to target ambulances.

06-02-2012, 09:25 PM	#7
whymememe Former Guest Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: FEMA Region IV Contributor Posts: 1,445	Re: Proof That Military Puts PC Message before Troops' Lives Rules of war, now that's an oxymoron.