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 07/22/2015 12:11 PM
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obx2

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I don't understand this one. Why not arm them? Curious what the vets on here think.

http://www.cnn.com/2015/07/22/politics/pentagon-does-not-support-arming-all-military-personnel/index.html

 

 07/22/2015 02:12 PM
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I can see some issues. These are hotheaded 18 year old kids, and some are, shall we say, not candidates for higher education.

I would look at exposure/risk. Recruiting stations? Armed to the teeth.

Peeling potatoes in the back of a mess hall on a big base? No need for gun play.

Sailors on shore leave? That's a tough one. Not sure.

Guard houses and security details? Should be armed already.


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 07/22/2015 02:23 PM
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The Pentagon makes the decision, but Obama gets the blame?

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 07/22/2015 04:36 PM
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obx2

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Originally posted by: Cole The Pentagon makes the decision, but Obama gets the blame?

Who said anything about Obama?

Quite the knee jerk defensive statement there, Cole.

 

 07/22/2015 06:12 PM
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senior member should be armed.

 07/22/2015 06:59 PM
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RustyTruck

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What say you obx?

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Originally posted by: obx2

Originally posted by: Cole The Pentagon makes the decision, but Obama gets the blame?




Who said anything about Obama?




Quite the knee jerk defensive statement there, Cole.




 



Nope, it's conditioning.

Everything is Obama's fault, why should this be any different?



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 07/22/2015 08:05 PM
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RustyTruck

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He didn't mention Obama, this could be an honest discussion (until proven otherwise).

It's a legitimate topic until someone mentions Hitler.

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 07/23/2015 04:30 AM
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Originally posted by: RustyTruck What say you obx?

I don't understand why they are not armed. At least allow them to be, if they want to. I mean, these are trained soldiers, that went through boot camp, were trained how to handle firearms in a safe manner, and are sworn to protect us against threats, both foreign and internal. Why not givet them means?

You had mentioned something about hot head 18yr olds, but civilian 18yrs can arm themselves, why not allow 18yr olds, that have gone through training, arm themselves?

I don't know, like I said, I just don't get it. However, I have never served in the Military, so I am not smart on the culture/rules, which is why I was curious as to what the vets thought.

Cole - Everything is not Obama's fault. Every single thing that our government is doing, is our own fault, for not holding our elected officials accountable for their actions, regardless of that little letter at the end of their name. Instead of holding them accountable, we are allowing them to divide us, and conquer us, because of that little letter at the end of their name.

 07/23/2015 04:56 AM
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This is an example of a topic that appeals to simple people and gets a knee jerk reaction, but the reality presents difficulties.

18 y/o civilians can have a rifle. They cannot buy a handgun nor carry it.

I've known a few marines, and they weren't known for good judgement. A blanket law or rule that "they" can our should be openly armed has a host of problems.

Better start with security people and recruiters.

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 07/23/2015 05:01 AM
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Soldiers are training with weapons on a target range but combat troops are normally trained in simulated environments. Arming the top 2 highest ranking recruiters (sick days...etc.) and providing training for reaction to threats in a domestic/civilian environment would be a good idea. I would say that at least 60% of all corps are support troops and are only "qualified" on the range so arming all personnel is a bit over the top. Yes, I am a Vet and I met some people in the Military that needed constant adult supervision and could not be trusted with a weapon. Knifes caused the most problems on my ship. I glad only the Master at Arms (on-board police) were armed.
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This is all taking the long way round the basic problem.



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 07/23/2015 06:40 AM
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Originally posted by: Wookie This is all taking the long way round the basic problem.

 

What is the basic problem, Wookie?

RocketSurf, I think you naild it. Don't have to arm everyone, but at least have someone armed (ie the higher ranking members) and train them for the scenerio(s) you are trying to protect from.

I just don't understand why this isn't embraced by the Pentagon. Not sure if this true or not, but I've read some things were the suggestion is for personell to not wear their uniforms.

 07/23/2015 06:54 AM
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I watched a young marine get his ass handed to him after trying to take on an entire bar full of people.

The Marines make robot killing machines, I can see the Pentagon's point.

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 07/23/2015 07:13 AM
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I think an Marine recruiter carrying a sidearm is a more imposing figure, more representative of the job, sure why not, as long as he is properly trained for the situation as RocketSurf said.
But I don't think arming everyone makes anyone safer.
Quite the contrary.

Most military people have no need of a weapon in their daily duties.
While I was required to remain qualified with M-16 and 38, I only actually carried on on duty (outside of training) for one night in 10 yrs.

Most service is like that.


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 07/23/2015 07:31 AM
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I think unarmed recruiters in uniform make an attractive target. The mere publicity that they are armed has some deterrent value.

Terrorists like soft, easy targets. We've seen some recent examples of what happens where they go up against professional police and get shot before the first "Allah Akbar".

I've only been on the base a couple times, but aren't the MP's at Patrick gate armed already?

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 07/23/2015 08:01 AM
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Sure, gate guard are armed, their explicit duty is security.

I don't think this one attack on recruiters means they are especially a target, at any more risk than anyone else in uniform, but maybe I am wrong about that.
I'll leave that decision to those with the responsibility, knowledge and authority.

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 07/23/2015 08:31 AM
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But didn't the guy just shoot up the recruiting office with no injuries, then drive over to an actual military facility and kill the soldiers? Weren't they armed as gate security?


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 07/24/2015 08:42 AM
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Treat idiots with guns and hero fantasies like they're idiots with guns and hero fantasies.
 07/24/2015 12:01 PM
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JollyRodger

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Neither do I, and I was an armed sentry in the US Navy.

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