How would you identify an unknown force as friend or foe?

CPT Jack Durish — Fri, 08 Jul 2016 12:19:38 -0400

Any better ideas?

Response by PO3 Steven Sherrill made Jul 8 at 2016 12:22 PM

PO3 Steven Sherrill — Fri, 08 Jul 2016 12:22:42 -0400

Good Morning Vietnam Style?

Adrian Cronauer: [impersonating an Intelligence Officer] We've realized that we're having a very difficult time finding the enemy. It isn't easy to find a Vietnamese man named "Charlie." They're all named Nguyen, or Tran, or...
Adrian Cronauer: [as himself] Well, how are you going about it?
Adrian Cronauer: [as Intel Officer] Well, we walk up to someone and say, 'Are you the enemy? And, if they say yes, then we shoot them."

Response by SSgt Ryan Sylvester made Jul 8 at 2016 12:24 PM

SSgt Ryan Sylvester — Fri, 08 Jul 2016 12:24:26 -0400

Well, nowadays a single round would probably just warrant a *BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRT!* fly-by, not a whole bomb.

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Jul 8 at 2016 12:44 PM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Fri, 08 Jul 2016 12:44:23 -0400

Flip them off, if they shot, their enemy, if they flip you back their friendly.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 8 at 2016 12:45 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 08 Jul 2016 12:45:39 -0400

Few things provide more peace of mind than superior firepower.

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made Jul 8 at 2016 12:47 PM

LTC Paul Labrador — Fri, 08 Jul 2016 12:47:44 -0400

Never fight fair. Arty shells are cheaper to expend than soldiers.....

Response by SN Greg Wright made Jul 8 at 2016 12:52 PM

SN Greg Wright — Fri, 08 Jul 2016 12:52:38 -0400

"If they throw down their arms and surrender, they're Italian or French."

Fixed that for ya, Captain!

Response by SGT Philip Roncari made Jul 8 at 2016 1:05 PM

SGT Philip Roncari — Fri, 08 Jul 2016 13:05:40 -0400

And then there was an Arc Light strike and all was good

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made Jul 8 at 2016 3:50 PM

MCPO Roger Collins — Fri, 08 Jul 2016 15:50:49 -0400

I can't provide proper attribution, but one General was asked that question. His response was if the individual has a gun and pointing it at you, he is the enemy.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 8 at 2016 4:32 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 08 Jul 2016 16:32:00 -0400

LOVE THIS!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 9 at 2016 2:58 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 09 Jul 2016 02:58:07 -0400

Sing BEATLES songs

Response by SFC Ronald Moore made Feb 24 at 2023 4:16 PM

SFC Ronald Moore — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 16:16:31 -0500

If they are firing at you, call up the Chain of command to see if rules of engagement today is return fire or just sacrifice the whole unit?