1) roping out of Mh-60 on same side as door gunner= loss of supporting
fire.
2) inefficient fast roping techniques
3) engaging cabin of vesel without cover (sitting in the open and shooting)
4) No appearent plan on how to get off the top of the conex containers
5) point man is point, no where else. someone else checks the sides/windows/rooms, etc...
6) if someone else is handling a problem (ie threat, prisoner, hostage, whatever), let them handle it and stay focused on your job. They are relying on you with their lives to do that.
7) speed, suprise, and violence of action.....don't have a conversation with the pirates; shoot them, detain them, do something!
8) when a potential threat is coming down the stairs, keep your gun on him! he's still a threat until searched and detained.
9) missed coffin corners upon entry into bridge
10) in confined spaces use your secondary firearm instead of your rifle. (your teammate caught on to this, why didn't you?)


there's a start...all rookie mistakes and lack of proper planning, rehearsals, and training. It would have been a nightmare if they were under fire at any time during this....