A Navy SEAL suicide mission to call in an AC 130 gunship NOT EXPECTED TO SURVIVE
This entry details a critical Close Air Support (CAS) scenario involving an AC-130 Gunship, as recounted by retired Navy SEAL Jason Redman on the Shawn Ryan Show. It highlights the complexities of requesting fire missions, particularly the 'danger close' parameters and the crucial role of a JTAC in mitigating friendly fire risks. The narrative also includes a vital tactical lesson regarding the safe use of hand grenades in dense vegetation.











