ok as an infantry marine...
I'm glad this guy is ok but jesus where on earth did this guy goto infantry school, if you wanted a good example of "All the wrong shit to do while taking fire" this would be a great example.
He's on top of the hill (it appears) which is probably the WORST place to be ever as an infantryman, as it silottues you against the sky, you should always, always, always, be on the military crest so at LEAST your cammo can keep you somewhat hidden against the rocks.In this case he was aware of at least where he was taking fire from, but knowing that he's in an open spot instead of moving to the side or moving back he moves down the hill? With no cover at all?
He walked INTO fire?
He changes mags while sitting up, he has to dig for his ammo, he actually GIVES a fuck what happens to his empty mags.....dude your taking fire, DROP the fucking empty one! Put it in your bag later or get some new mags when you get back! Fuck your empty mags! He takes fire and drops to his knee and returns fire....ok....in some environments yeah that would be a good move, but in this case "What in the FUCK are you aiming at?" he's just capping off rounds into the UNIVERSE. They KNOW where you are! You don't know where they are, dropping to a knee just gives them extra time to snap in on your dumb ass!
I know he says he "came out into the open to draw fire to allow his squad to maneuver" Ok, who the fuck does that? Who the fuuuuccckk....moves INTO enemy fire? If you provide good security and you find cover. You will live a lot longer.
Jesus, this was frustrating to watch.
One of the downsides of the Internet is that it allows like-minded people to form communities, and sometimes those communities are stupid.
No one knows better than the ones that were there - taking part in that particular firefight.
Everyone else can stfu... No he didn't do a proper mag change, yes he charged into a position without cover, but fuck you(Not you spells), you weren't there so you can't really say shit as to the tactical situation. My .02c
"Cum catapultae proscriptae erunt tum soli proscripti catapultas habebunt "
I'm pretty sure if someone was shooting a machine gun at me I would run around in circles screaming like a little girl.
"That rifle on the wall of the labourer's cottage or working class flat is the symbol of democracy.
It is our job to see that it stays there." - George Orwell
I can't say I understand charging into fire without adequate cover to depend on but fuck me. You can see the rounds striking around his feet at around the 1:00 minute mark and he keeps fucking driving on. BAMF
Dux wrote:No one knows better than the ones that were there - taking part in that particular firefight.
Everyone else can stfu... No he didn't do a proper mag change, yes he charged into a position without cover, but fuck you(Not you spells), you weren't there so you can't really say shit as to the tactical situation. My .02c
can i say...gut wrenching danger looks as banal as the average street fight. that is scary.
"He who knows only his own side of the case knows little of that." JS Mill
Dux wrote:No one knows better than the ones that were there - taking part in that particular firefight.
Everyone else can stfu... No he didn't do a proper mag change, yes he charged into a position without cover, but fuck you(Not you spells), you weren't there so you can't really say shit as to the tactical situation. My .02c
It was interesting because it looked like (on the Reddit thread) that the scathing comments were mostly guys who were vets.
During 1:09 - 1:23 where the rounds are hitting around his feet, it was like a black movie theater. "Run motherfucker! Don't stand there! Run!"
One of the downsides of the Internet is that it allows like-minded people to form communities, and sometimes those communities are stupid.
Dux wrote:No one knows better than the ones that were there - taking part in that particular firefight.
Everyone else can stfu... No he didn't do a proper mag change, yes he charged into a position without cover, but fuck you(Not you spells), you weren't there so you can't really say shit as to the tactical situation. My .02c
can i say...gut wrenching danger looks as banal as the average street fight. that is scary.
Presumed there was an explanation and that he wasn't under fire but relieving someone else under fire further down the valley.....then I see the rounds pinging at his feet. Then he's hit. Fucking hell. Not sure about "panicky" in the description. He's running and under pressure but that's not panic. Panic is probably how most of us would react and it would have a lot more screaming, reversing, diving for cover and making desperate bargains with God.
Gorbachev wrote:Presumed there was an explanation and that he wasn't under fire but relieving someone else under fire further down the valley.....then I see the rounds pinging at his feet. Then he's hit. Fucking hell. Not sure about "panicky" in the description. He's running and under pressure but that's not panic. Panic is probably how most of us would react and it would have a lot more screaming, reversing, diving for cover and making desperate bargains with God.
Upon re-watching...he seems really chill. It's what makes it seem all too blah..
Oh damn...people are shooting.
Hmm..shit, not much cover, note to self: don't drop this clip and remember where I parked...
Oh hey Guys? Yeah, I'm hit.
I've put on a bigger clinic on panic having blown a radiator hose in my truck
"He who knows only his own side of the case knows little of that." JS Mill
One time I was playing golf. Normal conditions, quite busy on the course. I get to the 8th tee I'm like, "My fucking putter is still on the 7th green!" I fucking LOST it. My buddy slapped me hard across the face and told me to get my shit together. I sprinted back. What's sitting there smiling at me on the green, WHERE I LEFT IT???!! My putter!!! Fucking roller coaster shit would fuck you up without a good attitude.
I got a hit a total of 4 times. My helmet cam died and i made it down the mountain on my own. I was also hit in the side of my helmet and my eye pro was shot off of my face. We were doing overwatch on the village to recon and gather intel. I was point heading down the face of the hill with the LT. when we got hit. the rest of the squad was pinned down by machine gun fire. I didn't start the video until a few mins into the firefight for obvious reasons. I came out into the open to draw fire so my squad could get to safety. A round struck the tube by my hand of the 203 grenade launcher which knocked it out of my hands. When I picked the rifle back up it was still functional but the grenade launcher tube had a nice sized 7.62 cal bullet hole in it and was rendered useless.
Kazuya Mishima wrote:they can pry the bacon from my cold dead hand.
One time I was playing golf. Normal conditions, quite busy on the course. I get to the 8th tee I'm like, "My fucking putter is still on the 7th green!" I fucking LOST it. My buddy slapped me hard across the face and told me to get my shit together. I sprinted back. What's sitting there smiling at me on the green, WHERE I LEFT IT???!! My putter!!! Fucking roller coaster shit would fuck you up without a good attitude.
Do you wake up nights thinking of that day?
WildGorillaMan wrote:Enthusiasm combined with no skill whatsoever can sometimes carry the day.
I finally watched it. Wise or not, it looks like he was caught in the open and was trying to get to that rock outcrop for cover. It doesn't look like some Rambo shit. Just trying to reach cover.
