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
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