Re: [GZG] Re: Gzg-l Digest, Vol 21, Issue 22

["John Atkinson" <johnmatkinson@xxxxxxxxx>]

On 1/25/07, Fred Kiesche <godel2escher2bach@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Greetings:
>
> "There's an excellent scene in Blackhawk Down which shows what happens when snipers get involved
> in close-range fighting with masses of folks."
>
> I'd call that an exception to the rule. They were trying to buy time for a close colleague (a
> helicopter pilot). They were the only assets around. They knew it was a possible suicide mission.
> I wouldn't call what they did a SOP.

I'm very aware of that.  The Delta guys were very aware of that.

It doesn't change the fact that a bolt-action rifle with a sniper
scope on it is probably one of the worst weapons to take into a close
range fight.  Needs must when the devil drives, but it's not something
you do as a routine.

John
--
"Thousands of Sarmatians, Thousands of Franks, we've slain them again
and again.  We're looking for thousands of Persians."
--Vita Aureliani
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