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KG Erwin -> RE: Lima Company, 3/25 Marines in Iraq (7/7/2007 7:20:55 PM)
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ORIGINAL: Fredk
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PS Some of the stuff that happens is just surreal. For a nerdy wargamer, sitting in the comfort of his livingroom, you think, this is what real combat is like, and I am totally clueless. I'd read about "friction", but THIS is utter chaos.
Erwin, have you ever been a member of a huge organizaiton? Or who the hell knows, you may be a brit, or aussie, or kiwi, or german, I don't know. Or a general. Like I said, I have no idea. All I can say is that I'm not surprised that organization would *appear* poor for any unit of that size.
One thing i've found working for a company that operates in around 13 states is that any change is a total organizational disaster. Chaos as you would put it.
That isn't to belittle the military, god knows how they manage to do as well as they do. They aren't operating in 13 states, or even 13 countries, but all over the globe. It amazes me they manage to survive.
caveat: I haven't see the film in question, so maybe I'm reading your comment entirely in the wrong light.
My commentary wasn't meant to imply any disrespect. My admiration for the USMC is well-known. I was referring to the specific type of urban combat these guys often find themselves in these days -- very difficult to maintain cohesion and control, easy to be caught in an ambush or run over a hidden IED.
I highly recommend that you watch the film, and you'll understand what I meant.
BTW, I'm a government employee.
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