Posted on Oct 24, 2014
What do you think about military decals in the wake of the current ISIS threat
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I think that I was not afraid to put my life on the line when I signed the dotted line and I am not afraid to announce that I am a veteran who is still willing to put my life on the line. Bring em on...
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If they are here, I would rather they tried to take a shot at me rather than the civilians.
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SSG Maurice P.
DAMN THEY ARE ON MY NEW TRUCK AND MY OLD TRUCK AND IM GOING TO PUT ANOTHER ONE ON AS SOON AS ITS BEEN MADE AT THE PRISON HOBBY SHOP...
THAT ONE IS GOING TO BE A BEAUT IT HITS THE MUSLIM WHERE HE LIVES SO TO SPEAK
I TALK ABOUT HIS PORK LOVING SELF AND HOW HARD ITS GOING TO BE IN MUSLIM HEAVEN WITH 72 VIRGINS AND NO WEE WEE TO BRING TO THE PARTY HEHEHEHEHEHEHE
THAT ONE IS GOING TO BE A BEAUT IT HITS THE MUSLIM WHERE HE LIVES SO TO SPEAK
I TALK ABOUT HIS PORK LOVING SELF AND HOW HARD ITS GOING TO BE IN MUSLIM HEAVEN WITH 72 VIRGINS AND NO WEE WEE TO BRING TO THE PARTY HEHEHEHEHEHEHE
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Capt Richard I P.
Cpl (Join to see) Regardless of whether your attitude is 'bring em on' or 'discretion is the better part of valor' it helps to be armed in case there is going to be a fight. Come support the right of the armed forces to be armed!: http://www.rallypoint.com/answers/arm-the-armed-forces
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While I certainly do not think we should live our lives in fear of some nut cases out there, there is still wisdom in the old saying "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure".
For years, the military has recommended against military personnel overseas blatantly "showcasing" the fact that they are Americans and, unfortunately, as things get more dangerous in CONUS and overseas, it may be wise to follow that advice concerning military decals, shirts, etc. at home.
Having said that, I do not plan to remove my US Army or Ranger decals from my car, at least not at the present time and until I determine a clear and present danger to do so. Of course, if that time comes, I will have more than enough firepower on me to at least fight back.
Where I live, the "Alabama Crimson Tide" decal on my car is more provocative at the moment than my Ranger tab decal. :-) :-)
While I certainly do not think we should live our lives in fear of some nut cases out there, there is still wisdom in the old saying "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure".
For years, the military has recommended against military personnel overseas blatantly "showcasing" the fact that they are Americans and, unfortunately, as things get more dangerous in CONUS and overseas, it may be wise to follow that advice concerning military decals, shirts, etc. at home.
Having said that, I do not plan to remove my US Army or Ranger decals from my car, at least not at the present time and until I determine a clear and present danger to do so. Of course, if that time comes, I will have more than enough firepower on me to at least fight back.
Where I live, the "Alabama Crimson Tide" decal on my car is more provocative at the moment than my Ranger tab decal. :-) :-)
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SGT James Hastings
I remember the 1st Cavalry polishing their helmets so the sun reflected off them to let the enemy know that Marines were the and not afraid of them! I thought it wasn't wise but it must have scared the enemy.
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COL Jean (John) F. B.
SSG Maurice P.
Absolutely ... especially in the next couple of weeks.
Great win over Ole Miss last weekend. I was pulling for LSU. The Bama - LSU game in a couple of weeks should be a barn-burner.
Absolutely ... especially in the next couple of weeks.
Great win over Ole Miss last weekend. I was pulling for LSU. The Bama - LSU game in a couple of weeks should be a barn-burner.
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SSG Maurice P.
Yes sir, i believe Alabama and Lsu are very much rivals........
There was a correctional officer at my last prison who was ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE down
had crimson tide in huge blocked letters on the back window of his truck this was when LSU was ranked #1 but nobody disrespected him or his truck hehehehehehe
There was a correctional officer at my last prison who was ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE down
had crimson tide in huge blocked letters on the back window of his truck this was when LSU was ranked #1 but nobody disrespected him or his truck hehehehehehe
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My thoughts on military decals in the wake of the current ISIS threat (and the general operating environment:
- AT Level 1 training. Practice OPSEC at all times including how you dress and what you place onto your POV. This is regardless of if a Soldier lives CONUS or OCONUS or if they are in combat or not.
- A Soldier can, but does not need to, put a decal on their POV to show their pride in their rank, unit, branch, service, or whatever.
- Every Soldier should be vigilent at all times but not necessarily fearful or aggressive.
- ISIS is not the only potential threat against CONUS based Soldiers. Other potential threats include lone wolfs, criminals, road rage idiots, bad weather, etc. Some of these threats can be influenced by military decals while others are not.
- AT Level 1 training. Practice OPSEC at all times including how you dress and what you place onto your POV. This is regardless of if a Soldier lives CONUS or OCONUS or if they are in combat or not.
- A Soldier can, but does not need to, put a decal on their POV to show their pride in their rank, unit, branch, service, or whatever.
- Every Soldier should be vigilent at all times but not necessarily fearful or aggressive.
- ISIS is not the only potential threat against CONUS based Soldiers. Other potential threats include lone wolfs, criminals, road rage idiots, bad weather, etc. Some of these threats can be influenced by military decals while others are not.
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SPC Dawn McDaniel, MBA, MPA, ACC
My thoughts are that OPSEC is a hard lesson to forget. Thanks to my time in the Army, vigilance and situational awareness is ingrained in my personal culture and will forever influence my decisions to share information.
ISIS may be the threat du jour, however I agree there are multiple potential threats including the growing civilian population that doesn't understand nor appreciate the military.
ISIS may be the threat du jour, however I agree there are multiple potential threats including the growing civilian population that doesn't understand nor appreciate the military.
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SSG Maurice P.
Colonel sir i had road rage when i was stationed at camp Shelby training troops for Iraq and Afghanistan,(i ROAD AROUND IRAQ FOR A YEAR WAITING TO GET BLOWN UP) WHEN I GOT BACK TO THE U.S I HAD PROBLEMS WITH PEOPLE TAIL GATING ME... I no longer have that problem i worked it out before i killed someone or someone killed me.............
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