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Originally posted by Ronan
They are probably just a trasportation company. They may have a few m-16s w/ 203s and 1 or 2 M240s (new m-60s). They really dont have any "heavy" weapons. Normally you would get an MP unit or a motorized infantry unit to escort you. Usually 2-3 humvees that would have a 50 cal and Mark 19s (automatic gernade launcher). The bigger the convoy the more vehicles needs to escort them. Some HQs will not even let you leave the compound with out an escort.
"I would not want any member of the military to be put in a dangerous situation ill-equipped," said Thompson, who was contacted by families. "I have had similar complaints from military families about vehicles that weren't armor-plated, or bullet-proof vests that are outdated. It concerns me because we made over $150 billion in funds available to equip our forces in Iraq.
Originally posted by TCR
I don't think I should give my opinion so to speak, because of course we don't know the whole story. But, when I was in the service, we were well aware of exactly how serious things like this were...
Originally posted by TCR
I don't think I should give my opinion so to speak, because of course we don't know the whole story. But, when I was in the service, we were well aware of exactly how serious things like this were...
[edit on 15-10-2004 by TCR]