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    Fleeing Idaho to get IKEA Bailey Guns's Avatar
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    When I was in (79-89) "Broken Arrow" was a term used when there was a non-war threatening accident involving nuclear weapons (ie: a plane carrying a nuclear bomb crashes). Does it mean something different now?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bailey Guns View Post
    When I was in (79-89) "Broken Arrow" was a term used when there was a non-war threatening accident involving nuclear weapons (ie: a plane carrying a nuclear bomb crashes). Does it mean something different now?
    That's what I was thinking, they made a movie about just that, not a good one mind you.
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    "Broken Arrow" as I understand it is a distress call that is sent when a position is over run.
    Every available asset is sent to assist.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bailey Guns View Post
    When I was in (79-89) "Broken Arrow" was a term used when there was a non-war threatening accident involving nuclear weapons (ie: a plane carrying a nuclear bomb crashes). Does it mean something different now?
    Quote Originally Posted by BPTactical View Post
    "Broken Arrow" as I understand it is a distress call that is sent when a position is over run.
    Every available asset is sent to assist.
    Isn't kinda the same thing , wouldn't you want every available person to assist if a nuke is in jeopardy ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by BPTactical View Post
    "Broken Arrow" as I understand it is a distress call that is sent when a position is over run.
    Every available asset is sent to assist.
    It is for when the SHTF, and they have no other options. Air support, artillery. ETC...
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