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ShadowNeo
04-21-2004, 07:50 AM
Was wondering if anyone else from the UK saw this on Tuesday night on the BBC? It was basically a short documentary following some of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders in Iraq, following them during patrols, training Iraqi personnel etc.

While the documentary wasn't bad, I think a couple of the seemingly, slightly less "intellectual" soldiers had some slightly wierd things to say.

For instance, one soldier saying he liked to bring kids around him while on patrol so that his chance of being shot was reduced. I thought that was a slightly strange thing to do.

There was also an instance in which they were trying to pull out an Iraqi CDC vehicle that had crashed into a swamp, and a crowd of Iraqi's was gathering. A small crowd of children moved to the edge of the road near to the recovery effort and one Soldier kept running at them to scare them off.

Soldier - "They are pure ignorant ****s"
Reporter - "It looks as if your being quite aggresive, but your actually acting this way to ensure their and your safety?"
Soldier - (brief pause)... "aye"

Of course, these were just two soldiers out of all that were seen and interviewed, but they did stick out.

Royal
04-21-2004, 08:03 AM
For instance, one soldier saying he liked to bring kids around him while on patrol so that his chance of being shot was reduced. I thought that was a slightly strange thing to do.

It's a tactic we often used in the Province - have a kick around with the little kids (while maintaining an overwatch). The players may be watching, but they won't hit you.

Didn't see the documentary, but it sounds like a classic example of not letting the boys talk to the press. They have a habit of telling the truth, rather than lieing like a good politician...

ShotOver
04-21-2004, 08:11 AM
Royal mate, you were in the Sandbox a little while ago mate, can you tell us what you did? Are you Royal Marine, or Royal Marine Commando? Any advice would be good mate, cheers.

Royal
04-21-2004, 08:14 AM
Royal mate, you were in the Sandbox a little while ago mate, can you tell us what you did?

No.


Are you Royal Marine, or Royal Marine Commando? Any advice would be good mate, cheers.

The latter.

Sorry I'm not being more fothcoming, but there are OpSec/PerSec issues as there are for most, if not all the serving members on the board.

Hydro
04-21-2004, 08:15 AM
A Royal Marine IS a Royal Marine Commando (unless you're in the band, that is).

ShotOver
04-21-2004, 08:15 AM
I understand mate, have a good one :D

cut
04-21-2004, 08:51 AM
:( Yet another good programme I've missed, it's not all bad though I was out getting twated on beer and vodka at the time. :D