How do you feel about documentaries and TV shows that show off the latest tactics and equipment of the U.S. Military.

SPC Christopher Shanahan — Wed, 18 Feb 2015 23:44:10 -0500

My question to the RP community is: How do you feel about documentaries and TV shows that show off the latest tactics and equipment of the U.S. Military.

I know that these shows don't disclose classified information, but sometimes I feel like too much information is shared.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Feb 18 at 2015 11:52 PM

SFC Mark Merino — Wed, 18 Feb 2015 23:52:37 -0500

As long as OPSEC is considered and it is cleared for distro, I'm fine with it. I like the pararescue stuff, personally. What's not to love about medevac?

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 19 at 2015 10:14 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 19 Feb 2015 10:14:30 -0500

Or it might scare them and deter their future plans.

Response by PO2 Todd Voge made Feb 19 at 2015 10:25 AM

PO2 Todd Voge — Thu, 19 Feb 2015 10:25:53 -0500

As others have said, as long as OPSEC is observed, I think it is very helpful overall to show what our military members are doing. Watching shows like "Bomb Patrol Afghanistan", documentaries about Naval forces on Discovery and other channels as well as other shows, really show what our folks are going through. Shows there is a human side to the military.

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made Feb 19 at 2015 10:26 AM

LTC Paul Labrador — Thu, 19 Feb 2015 10:26:13 -0500

Nothing on those TV shows are classified. In fact, it's a perfect place to provide misinformation about capabilities! Bottom line, the taxpayer needs to know what he is buying and that it works and is relevant. That is why we have things like military airshows and documentaries.

Response by CPL Jay Freeman made Feb 19 at 2015 11:57 AM

CPL Jay Freeman — Thu, 19 Feb 2015 11:57:28 -0500

I feel the same way