Which countries’ nationals and troops did you prefer working with?

2015-08-09T00:05:30-04:00

I want to know what foreign troops you have worked with and your views on them. I only mentioned Iraqis and Afghans, because that is my experience base, but feel free to mention non-combat experiences as well. I, personally, despised the Iraqis as they would act so hard, but were often scared kids. They were lazy and could care less about what happened to their country. I had respect for the Afghans because they did care and were willing to fight to get everyone out of their country.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 9 at 2015 12:07 AM

2015-08-09T00:07:41-04:00

Most any European Nation. I can't say I really enjoyed working with any Middle Eastern Army. The Kurds weren't that bad but it is hard to work with an army that isn't any where near your level. The worst part is that most of them don't care nor want to be on your level.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Aug 9 at 2015 12:20 AM

2015-08-09T00:20:07-04:00

Germans drank the most in the field and let us blow stuff up using their stuff....Good stuff!

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 9 at 2015 12:24 AM

2015-08-09T00:24:08-04:00

I served with the Chinese Nungs and the Montagnards, both were super fighters who would fight to the end. Both were extremely loyal and protective of their team leaders. they brought you into their homes and shared everything they had. Awesome times and good people.

Response by CSM Michael J. Uhlig made Aug 9 at 2015 12:37 AM

2015-08-09T00:37:10-04:00

As a new Private in 1987 we had the opportunity to train with the French Army....they seemed very interested in trading equipment, and had some cool guns but they seemed to want to drink wine and eat cheese instead of get after some training....that was the memory I left with as a Private.

I trusted the IP more than the IA while in Iraq.....just the way it was. Always kept my eye on the ANA & ANP Afghanistan, always....but again, it seemed as the ANP were the ones that would really fight and could be depended on more than the Afghan Army, maybe because they were in sector more often or that they knew the people that lived in the villages and had something to fight for?

I worked with a group of Norwegians in RC North, they were very professional and brought capability to the fight. They were there to fight the insurgency and were willing to go on patrols....which was a rare thing for those in RC North......

The Brits fight their asses off, they especially did in RC SW. Every time we went into Lashkah Gah there was some excitement....every dang time. I remember

The Italians brought the heat in RC West in the Herat area....especially with the ANP folks.

The ROC Army (South Korea) are a very tough and fighting force....the KATUSA's - not so much.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Aug 9 at 2015 3:29 AM

2015-08-09T03:29:15-04:00

As a Spook the only ones I have worked with are the Brits but they have all my respect from LT Skull Royal Navy my DIVO in Tactical Intelligence School to the Royal Marines I assisted in Training US Marines in Riot Control Procedures.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 9 at 2015 7:39 AM

2015-08-09T07:39:52-04:00

The Aussies hands down. Had a great experience working with them, and they seem to have a higher morale and more fun than most!!

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 9 at 2015 10:01 AM

2015-08-09T10:01:19-04:00

I've worked with Afgans, they seemed ok. The most rewarding working relationship was working with 11 different Joint Special Operations units from Latin America, including Colombians, Brazilians, Chileans among others.

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Aug 9 at 2015 11:34 AM

2015-08-09T11:34:36-04:00

I liked the Brits, Canadians, and Aussies.

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 9 at 2015 11:40 AM

2015-08-09T11:40:07-04:00

Canada.

Response by Capt Richard I P. made Aug 9 at 2015 12:11 PM

2015-08-09T12:11:40-04:00

The USA. All the others, meh.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 9 at 2015 12:37 PM

2015-08-09T12:37:31-04:00

I worked with both great and horrible Iraqi officers. One couldn't do his job or lead his troops and only wanted me there to get him ice cream from the DFAC. Another was a lawyer who joined up again after the collapse of Saddam's regime to try to put his country back together. He want the best leader but he cared and tried hard. A third was a jundi before the war but got into the U.S. army run ocs in Iraq and became a great and highly respected leader. The last I will mention was a Kurdish national who was a one star then I worked with him. He was on par with some of our finest officers. It kind of ran the gamut.