Is the Pledge of Allegiance Bad? & What Weapons Biden Left Behind For the Enemy

Published on August 26, 2021
Duration: 15:22

This video details the extensive amount of U.S. military equipment left behind in Afghanistan following the withdrawal, including aircraft, vehicles, ammunition, and small arms. The speaker expresses frustration over the financial cost and the potential implications of this equipment falling into enemy hands, particularly the Taliban. The content highlights specific items like A-29 attack aircraft, Humvees, various calibers of ammunition, M16s, M4s, AK-47s, and night vision devices, citing a special inspector general's report for figures.

Quick Summary

The U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan resulted in a massive amount of military equipment being left behind, including aircraft like A-29s and Blackhawk helicopters, thousands of Humvees, and hundreds of thousands of small arms such as M16s, M4s, and AK-47s. Millions of rounds of ammunition, night vision devices, and drones were also abandoned, raising significant concerns about their use by the Taliban.

Chapters

  1. 00:04Intro: Biden Admin & Weapons
  2. 00:33Sponsor: KAK Industry
  3. 01:31Pledge of Allegiance Discussion
  4. 03:33Afghanistan Equipment Debacle
  5. 04:30Afghan National Army Equipment
  6. 07:12Afghan Air Force Equipment
  7. 07:47Afghan National Police Equipment
  8. 08:31Weapons Left Behind
  9. 09:08Artillery & Howitzers
  10. 09:30Electronic Countermeasures & Robots
  11. 09:48Night Vision & Drones
  12. 10:17Older Aircraft Totals
  13. 10:32Senators' Letter to DoD
  14. 12:55Viewer Reactions & Anger
  15. 13:52Recap: Pledge & Equipment
  16. 14:29Report & Letter Links
  17. 14:49Outro: Stay Safe & Carry

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of aircraft were left behind in Afghanistan?

The U.S. withdrawal left behind numerous aircraft, including six A-29 light attack aircraft, 10 AC-208s, 24 C-208s, 4 C-130s, 56 Mi-17 helicopters, 60 MD 530s, and 53 Blackhawk helicopters, among others.

What small arms and ammunition were abandoned in Afghanistan?

Significant quantities of small arms and ammunition were left behind, including 358,530 rifles (M16s, M4s, AK-47s), 126,295 pistols (M9s, Glock 19s), 64,363 machine guns, and millions of rounds of ammunition in various calibers like .50 caliber and 7.62x39mm.

What is the source of information regarding the equipment left in Afghanistan?

The primary source cited in the video is the Quarterly Report from the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR), which details the equipment provided to Afghan forces and what was left behind.

What concerns have U.S. Senators raised about the abandoned military equipment?

A group of U.S. Senators sent a letter to the Secretary of Defense expressing grave concern over the equipment left behind, requesting a full accounting, details on destruction or rendering inoperable, and an assessment of the Taliban's ability to use the captured gear.

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