Libya, Mogadishu, WTF

[Madusa]

Why the hell wasn't there a broken arrow called in?

[ChunkyMonkey]

I only got the WTF part. So WTF?

[BPTactical]

Because these assholes in charge are more worried about "collateral" casualties then saving American lives.
Yes, its that simple.

And disgusting.

[Bailey Guns]

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?

[BUC303]

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.

[BPTactical]

"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.

[alxone]

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?

"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 ?

[MCarp71]

"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...
My dad told me about a battle his unit was in, in Vietnam. Where the command called that in. All he said, that it was not a good day. Thats all he said, and I didn't dig.
Perfect example: Watch WE WERE SOLDIERS!

Thats All, Carry On!

[Mick-Boy]

Why the hell wasn't there a broken arrow called in?

The term "broken arrow" aside (I've never heard that term used in a serious context. I'm unconvinced that it is a current brevity code.)...

What exactly are you looking for? These are incidents that were over in hours and have almost no relation to each other tactically.

Mogadishu was a raid conducted by a SOTF that went sideways due to enemy activity (shooting down helicopters). TF Ranger did an extraordinary job of maintaining cohesiveness and tactical initiative. 2-14, 10th Mtn and the Malaysians and Pakis were brought in to assist that same evening and things were wrapped up by early the following morning.

Benghazi was a defense of fixed positions and an evacuation conducted by security personnel. More security personnel were on the ground in about 4hrs.

So again, what exactly are you looking for?

[trlcavscout]

They are reporting now (armed services committee report). Over a 7hr period they were denied help 3 times and told to stand down. Even with other attempts on the embassy and attempts on the ambassadors life their were no plans in place. Most units couldnt respond in time (7 hours, bull shit!) A SO group that could have responded was told to stand down. Sounds like the WH wanted it to get over ran, hell I wouldnt be suprised if obama payed them to do it! Quit worrying about 17 year old girls birth control and giving visas to illegals and get the F&@% to work you scum bag!