Lessons Learned In Combat

[lilop]

I found this on another forum. It's some good gouge. Also, a HUGE "thanks for your service!" to the young man who we can all learn from.

Lessons Learned In Combat


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[shooter521]

Paul is a friggin' STUD. That article first appeared online some time ago, got spread to various forums, and was reprinted in SWAT Magazine earlier this year. IIRC, he took 3 classes in 3 months (Tricon, EAG and Magpul), and his AARs are quite good, also.

 

[wtfd661]

What a great lesson and what a GREAT American Hero, men like him are why I'm still proud to call myself an American

Unbelievable the debt we owe him and all his brothers and sisters who have went into harm's way and continue to do so everyday.

To be wounded like that and still have the desire and calling to continue to serve his fellow man by passing on the lesson's he learned the hard way is very, very humbling.

 

[Steve]

I would be honored to shake this man's hand and say "Thank You" in person.

 

[j706]

What a great lesson and what a GREAT American Hero, men like him are why I'm still proud to call myself an American

Unbelievable the debt we owe him and all his brothers and sisters who have went into harm's way and continue to do so everyday.

To be wounded like that and still have the desire and calling to continue to serve his fellow man by passing on the lesson's he learned the hard way is very, very humbling.

X 100!!! And also worth mentioning IMO, our warriors today are ALL volunteers.

 

[tradertator]

I really enjoyed his last paragraph

 

[Greatestsin]

Am sharing this knowledgeable piece

 

[JeremySS]

Makes me want to sign up for a Magpul type of class and get rid of my admittedly bad habits.

 

[SubicWarrior1988]

Semper Fi

I too am a former Marine and this article just brought me back from the abyss of overconfidence. I've been considering some basic courses, but had rationalized that I knew my stuff pretty well. This story has opened my eyes, it's been a long time since I've had that training and it wasn't comprehensive. I'll be signing up for some classes, starting at the beginner level to be sure that I've covered all bases.

 

[Colt556]

That young man is one Bad Azz Grunt! Sure makes me feel like a lazy azz for not doing more to prepare.

 

[cyberwild360]

Great Story. As a current Marine it's good to know that he is still trying to help Marines. Alot of the things we learn in the Marines is on the job training (OJT); one of those things being quick reloads. I learned in boot camp (2003) that for quick reloads, like you would use in combat, to just through the empty in your cargo pocket. We are also taught that you always know where every piece of gear you own is that way when you reload you don't have to look down and fumble with gear. If you drop your head you'll most likely drop your rifle. Those are the things I learned and it just sucks that he wasn't taught them as well. Every instructor is different and has their own experiences to pull on. Learn as much as you can.

Semper Fi

 

[BIGE7.62]

Wow ,that Marine is a true AMERICAN HERO!! now all we need to do is get afew more of are kids to look up to someone like him, instead of some overpaid NFL,NBA,MLB, RAPPER ,HOODRATwe would all be better off

 

[hoosier969]

thanks for your service, and great write up!!!

i dont have any combat experience, but those sound like great pointers.

 

[darinb]

Great story and a very brave young American. Guys like him make me proud. He has a great attitude.

 

[theweakerbrother]

This is another guy who should never have to buy a beer again.

 

[OutaAmmo]

My nephew joined the Coast Guard this year and went to the East coast for his basic training. In the two months he was at USCG Boot Camp he never fired a firearm with real bullets!!!!! Whats up with this? Firing lazers, squirt guns and paint ball guns??? I have heard that the Government was cutting back on expenses but this is not right. I have been told the Army is using M-16's with .22 uppers for training to save $$$ and maybe firing 40 rounds of centerfire ammo if you are going over seas. I fired only live rounds through my M16 and M14 before going to Viet Nam. This is the way it should be. Shoot with what you are going to use. I am meeting him in Ohio in two weeks to attend an Appleseed Event. A great place to start his gun firearm training.

OutaAmmo
U.S. Army Vet
Appleseed Rifleman 2009

 

[NordicHeathenVinlander]

Good Read.

He does bring up some interesting points.

 

[esrice]

Related link w/video: https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...or_paul_gardner_trains_with_magpul_video.html

 

[SSGSAD]

Semper Fi, to him and all who serve, here and overseas. The training sure
has improved, over 30 some odd years, and its about time.... The NG, used to use .22 for training, but went back to .223, and a pop up target range..... that way you could see what was happening at different ranges... I could hit at 300 yards, but not at 50 yards...

 

[johenz]

Thanks for posting this article! I passed it on to my combat engineer son.