Taking all the necessary precautions at the Battle of Tora Bora πŸ˜‚

Published on February 10, 2026
Duration: 2:25

John 'Shrek' McPhee, a former Tier 1 operator with combat experience at Tora Bora, shares a humorous anecdote about the challenges of using a heavy laser designator. He highlights the significant burden of carrying the device and its associated 5590 military batteries up mountainous terrain, alongside concerns about the bomb's tracking capabilities and personal safety.

Quick Summary

John 'Shrek' McPhee, a former Tier 1 operator, shared insights from Tora Bora about the heavy burden of laser designators and 5590 military batteries. He emphasized critical safety concerns regarding bomb tracking and the vital survival tactic of maintaining location anonymity to avoid becoming a target for ordnance.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Laser Designator at Tora Bora
  2. 00:45Safety Concerns with Laser Guidance
  3. 01:12Decision to Discard the Device
  4. 01:53Survival Tactics

Frequently Asked Questions

What were the main challenges of using a laser designator at Tora Bora?

The primary challenges included the significant weight of the laser designator and its heavy 5590 military batteries, making it burdensome to carry up mountainous terrain. There were also safety concerns about the bomb tracking back to the operator's location if the device's guidance was not properly managed.

What safety concerns did John 'Shrek' McPhee have regarding laser-guided bombs?

McPhee worried about the bomb tracking the non-directional laser back to his position, potentially detonating before reaching the intended target. He stressed the importance of not revealing one's location to avoid becoming a target for friendly ordnance.

What survival tactic did John 'Shrek' McPhee emphasize?

McPhee highlighted the critical survival tactic of never revealing one's grid or location. This operational security measure prevents ordnance, whether friendly or enemy, from being directed back to the operator's position, thus avoiding becoming a target.

What gear was mentioned in the context of the Tora Bora operation?

The discussion centered on a large laser designator requiring heavy 5590 military batteries. Additionally, Walker's Razor hearing protection was visible, indicating its use for hearing safety in potentially loud operational environments.

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