Lesson From Tora Bora - John "Shrek" McPhee
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- čas přidán 18. 12. 2022
- Dependence on technology can lead to a lack of critical thinking skills, as people may become too reliant on technology to solve problems and may not learn to think for themselves.
The Battle of Tora Bora was a military operation that took place in Afghanistan in late 2001, during the US-led invasion of the country following the September 11th attacks. The operation was led by US Special Forces and was aimed at capturing or killing senior members of the Taliban and al-Qaeda, who were believed to be hiding in the mountainous region of Tora Bora in eastern Afghanistan.
The battle was fought over several weeks in December 2001 and involved air strikes, ground assaults, and a limited number of special forces troops on the ground. The fighting was intense, with al-Qaeda and Taliban fighters using the rugged terrain to their advantage and putting up a determined resistance.
Despite the efforts of the US-led coalition, many of the senior al-Qaeda and Taliban leaders were able to escape across the border into Pakistan, and the operation was ultimately seen as a failure. The battle of Tora Bora had significant consequences for the ongoing conflict in Afghanistan and the wider war on terrorism, and it remains a controversial and much-debated episode in the history of the conflict. - Zábava
As a JTAC I can say it holds true to this day. Leverage technology, but be prepared when it fails.
I read “Kill Bin Laden” By Tom Greer/ (Dalton Fury) when I was a kid. Checked it out from a local library and I was completely encapsulated. In that book I would learn about the man they called “Shrek” and his exploits of his singleton mission in Afghanistan 2001 and the the battle of Tora Bora. To this day it’s my favorite book.
Rest in Peace Tom. Thank you 🙏
Keep the great content coming. It's an honor just to hear you tell a story.
Thank you, that means a lot!
My dad said this about pilots before he passed... said if their GPS goes out in the plane, they have no idea how to navigate anymore.
Not GOOD pilots. I was taught to always chart every heading and time, speed on it on kneeboard. Can always find out where you are(or close to it) or get out of bad weather and down on ground safely.
Technology is amazing until it’s not. I still hand dial numbers occasionally just so I remember them in case phone shits the bed.
Thats 99% of American DRIVERS
Thanks for the knowledge!
Great concise story/lesson, thanks
Straight up! No one tells it like you... love to see the twinkle in your eyes as you relate the no holds barred truth! KUDO'S for your hard learned and earned, and passing it on! Seth
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Thanks SOB.... Sargent Major
We REALLY need a video of you talking about some of those targets and old intel you have there.
think my biggest lesson and i dont see other units learning from was the altitude and the terrain . no one trains for it or has learned how to deal with it vs the natives who can run around never need a breath
Glad I grew up pre-computer era, at least I can read a map and plot out 8 digits on a grid if needed. The modern era, while providing numerous conveniences, has definitely made us weaker and less self reliant.
Just saw this Pop-Up ----- Gonna head on over to my SOB tactical App... Watch the whole thing over there.. Yes Im a fan, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooo
I did this video last year, strictly on the SOBTV app. I thought to share to the larger group today to garner some more support. Thank you for being a member, I can't thank you guys enough!!
I was a JTAC on a punchy tour in Helmand. All my drops were done with a 9 line and talk on
Was north of you in Uruzgon(TK-Ripley). Lost a JTAC. Nice young fella. Sr Airman Danny Sanchez. Sept 2010.
TRUE WARRIOR MINDSET
Good to know when it’s grid down time.
Good stuff! #ratchetgang🇺🇸
Woooooooo!!
I use GPS/Waze when I'm driving and wear a Garmin on my wrist, but I also carry road maps, can navigate with a compass and get an 8 digit grid coordinate if it's needed.
New and old, it's good to know both!
Always know how-to analog.
The worst part of the laser guided. If you don’t have a nice shiny object to reflect it could absorb the energy. Also the laser is a pulse laser with data encoded. The seeker searches for that specific signal. But there was some very close calls where a faulty see-spot or it wasn’t used. And those roofs have the 2-3’ parapet. A guy unknowingly marked the roof parapet. Luckily the pilot saw the mistake and verified with a see-spot. But that could’ve been bad.
I wonder if the new guys coming into the military will even be able to read a map. I’ve heard they’re no longer teaching in the army. Anyway iron sights. Just use a red dot. But if that goes down, you need to have back up sights…
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When the cell grid goes down how many of you have ham or gmrs set up for your home, vehicles and handheld?
Yes, everyones households and family members should be connected with long distance two ways and so on
2 is one and one is none
How many is 7?
Think I’ve seen this on SOB TV app. Always good to go back and retrain
You did, I released it on the app last year.
Fantastic lesson. Unfortunately special interest are in place to rob the beauty that is human critical thinking.
Love you sergeant major rangers lead the way
Whoooooo!
soflam almost became a BFL