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2007-03-16 Afghanistan

Paratroopers Attend Cultural Awareness Class

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Posted by Bobby 2007-03-16 05:52|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Army Command Sgt. Maj. Armando Alfaro, the top enlisted man in the 782nd, approached Bhatnagar and requested the class be administered to all the officers and noncommissioned officers in the battalion.

Not questioning the possible need for "awareness" of indigenous personnel, but what chafs my old arss is the highlighted portion. Over that past 20+ years, the Army officer corps has systematically abrigated its responsibilities, and now permits "Command" sergeant majors to orchestrate training for officers.

.....Beware of "infidel" paratroopers touching holy books! So much BULLSHIT! Reaching for my blood pressure meds. We're phueching DOOMED to AA and political correctness.

Posted by Besoeker 2007-03-16 08:10|| 2007-03-16 08:10|| Front Page Top

#2 Little touchie this morning B?

It reads 'requested', not directed.

Beside, I do recall that it doesn't matter if you're enlisted or commissioned, the instructors at jump, ranger, and other schools are in charge in class.

Posted by Procopius2k 2007-03-16 09:31|| 2007-03-16 09:31|| Front Page Top

#3 "Important point. When you agree to a sit-down with tribal leaders, leave your helmet on."

Posted by Anonymoose 2007-03-16 09:47|| 2007-03-16 09:47|| Front Page Top

#4 ...now permits "Command" sergeant majors to orchestrate training for officers.

Command Sergeant Majors "request", any officer below field grade (with any brains) listens.

Posted by Steve 2007-03-16 10:16|| 2007-03-16 10:16|| Front Page Top

#5 now permits "Command" sergeant majors to orchestrate training for officers.
?
Finally?

Posted by Shipman 2007-03-16 12:32|| 2007-03-16 12:32|| Front Page Top

#6 Command Sergeants Major.
Nit picked.

Posted by Whiskey Mike 2007-03-16 13:01|| 2007-03-16 13:01|| Front Page Top

#7 Finally?

We lobbied for shock collars for 2nd Lt's. I guess this is a start.

Posted by Steve 2007-03-16 13:35|| 2007-03-16 13:35|| Front Page Top

#8 This is nothing new. I attended such classes in 1967, 1970, and 1971, in relation to my assignments to Panama, Vietnam, and Germany, respectively. They basically give you a rundown on local laws and customs, what to do in certain situations, and what the taboos are. I also learned what was suspect in the way of foods I might be offered, and how to behave when talking to locals. I also received training in Vietnam about what to do in the case of an attack on the base, or an attack on me personally when I was off the base. It's good PR, and it helps keep soldiers alive and well.

Posted by Old Patriot">Old Patriot 2007-03-16 16:12|| http://oldpatriot.blogspot.com/]">[http://oldpatriot.blogspot.com/] 2007-03-16 16:12|| Front Page Top

#9 "... or touching a Quran while conducting a search of a house."

I predict an increase of pistols being hidden within hollowed out Quarans.

Posted by Zenster">Zenster 2007-03-16 19:41|| 2007-03-16 19:41|| Front Page Top

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