This is either an outright lie, or a complete misunderstanding of how the military works. Either way, Obama is not fit to be the CinC.
To quote ChrisG‘s comment at Flopping Aces:
What a crock of outright lies and BS!!!! Platoons are not split up along theater level lines. A Platoon is the smallest tactical element commonly employed. Normal Squads, which make up Platoons, do not go out alone unless covered by something big (Tank/Infantry squad teams for example).
Units are not halved for combat!! Units in Afghanistan were not used in Iraq and the two events occurred almost a year apart!! 10th Mountain went into Afghanistan fully manned. 10th Mountain was not used in Iraq. Also, all units have organic vehicles. Divisions are not stripped of vehicles for another theater operation. We have APS fleets to cover this (pre-deployed assets in Kuwait)!!! Obama should know about this as funding for the APS fleets are in the appropriations bills.
So on this aspect: FLAT OUT LIE by Obama!!!!!!
Now, as for Obama’s military skills, exactly WHAT captain leads a platoon?????? 2LTs lead platoons with a few 1LTs who might lead one as the senior platoon leader in a company, COMMANDED by a captain. Maybe this was a captain who lead a platoon years ago, however, Obama’s lack of knowledge betrays him. Even if Obama is not slandering/making up a story by the officer, it will be the first anyone I know of has heard about this lack of equipment and ammo issue.
Now as for weapons. No kidding we use the enemy’s when we can. The same is true for the initial invasion of Iraq. Ammunition is always a sought commodity, but there was no shortage of transports getting it to Afghanistan. HOWEVER, in the midst of a fire fight, ammo runs low and many Soldiers/Marines know how to use the AK series (AKM/AK-74 and SVD). Since a majority of US Military Members are gun owners/shooters and many are NRA members, we tend to learn all we can about weapons and teach those who are not hunters/shooters in our ranks. A light infantry unit can only carry so much ammo on extended missions. Air resupply is not always available while in combat (helicopters draw enemy fire for some reason) and ground resupply is not always able to get up the goat trails that comprise Afghanistan.
However, I know a captain who commanded in 10th Mountain in Afghanistan during the most intense fighting there and he NEVER had problems with lack of men, equipment, or ammo. But then, I am an Army officer who, like a VAST, near total majority of us, supports the war so my opinion is unwanted by the left.
The more Obama speaks, the more he digs holes.
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seah
Tue 03/11/2008
Mr Obama does not know anything about the military.
He does not know much about anything, unless his little geek squad he hired tells him.
He is definitely a fraud.
He wants the presidency to make history. To Fulfill his purpose.
Which will be The Advancement of color people.
Listen to his speeches, The message is there, listen to the speeches he did at all the churches he was at, definitely there.
Can you tell me why his church would have military like drill teams. They have kids, teens, woman and mens drill teams.
it is like ROTC in church, scary
So I am sure they are ready.
He must of study Hitler at some time. Hitler complete style was
so similar to Obama’s that is scary too.
Compare there to speeches one section is just like the other.
http://www.ucc.org/news/significant-speeches/a-politics-of-conscience.html
http://everything2.com/index.pl?node=adolf%20hitler
Five O'Clock Somewhere
Mon 02/25/2008
Hey Gus…I’m working my butt off in Texas to stop this liar.
cmarie83
Sun 02/24/2008
Obama is a liar and a FRAUD! He copies his policy proposals from Clinton and has no idea what he would do in office about the economy or the pressing problems internationally. Furthermore the foreign policy advisors on Obama’s team, Brzezinski, Zogby and Soros, are all tied to controversial radical political groups who are anti Israel. Obama, who was born a Muslim, attends a church that promotes black supremacy and the ideals of Louis Farrahkan, also has family ties to Kenya’s radical extremist, Railia Odinga. Wake up people, Obama is an ego-maniac and arab-centric. Just look for the photo of Brzezinski taken with none other than Osama bin Laden. People need to be very afraid of the future Obama has in store for the U.S. Everything is becoming soooooo clear now.
gus
Sat 02/23/2008
Times like theese do we need obama?
will he tell iran,pakistan,iraq, north korea etc :change?” i bet they will go along with him Texas,Ohio Please stop him
Bobby
Sat 02/23/2008
Actually, no he didn’t lie. The Captain was called on and verified this to be true. Here is the attachment.
http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2008/02/from-the-fact-3.html
S. Mengesha
Sat 02/23/2008
In trying to smear Senator Obama, you proved your inability to seek truth. The Lieutenant who is a Captain now spoke. He confirmed the story.
Do not rush to judge but to first check and find the truth.
Joan
Sat 02/23/2008
Who cares about his knowledge about Captains? Does Bush know? Bush was AWOL!!! and …you voted for HIM……BS yourself
lauren
Sat 02/23/2008
Well…that rebuts everything about the supposed knowledge he has about foreign relations. Is this really someone we want in Office? In the debate on Tuesday evening he tried to come across as having knowledge about an array of issues. Clearly not. Thank you for this insight…this just confirms, that we need someone like Senator Clinton in the White House who has a grasp on ALL issues.
mike
Sat 02/23/2008
Come on, this really isn’t a big deal and it certain doesn’t mean he is lying…probably just not saying it correctly. Nice spin tactic at best.
We need a leader, not a military brat as president. Being 100% pro military and understanding the ins and outs of it aren’t required to be president. It’s who you surround yourself with. Do you think Bush really understood the ins and outs of the military complex when he went into the White House? He really didn’t take his military career too seriously from what I understand. This is why he surrounded himself with Powell(good choice), Cheney(bad choice) and Numsfeld (very bad choice). Powell left because Bush/Cheney et. al. were idiots and still supported and followed bad thier bad longshot policy even after it was proven to be faulty. Bush’s cabinet members are all supporters of big oil and/or and liberal use of military force…not a good combination.
On the contrary, I believe that Obama will surround himself with experienced folks from all facets of life (in his cabinet). He’ll probably bring in someone like a Wes Clark, someone to help manage the “military wing” or maybe even Powell again. Obama will be much better for our military. A strong defense provides a strong offense and we have lost that edge spreading ourselves thin in Iraq.
Good day, Barack Obama is your new bicycle. Again, we need a real leader and uniter, not a military brat as president.