"We're About to Be on CNN Getting Our Heads Chopped Off"

Published on June 28, 2024
Duration: 0:55

This entry details a harrowing account from Shawn Ryan Show, where a former combatant discusses the extreme psychological pressures of warfare, including the fear of capture and execution. It highlights the impact of strict Rules of Engagement (ROE) under the Obama administration, which allegedly hindered critical air support, and a desperate "suicide pact" involving a grenade to avoid capture.

Quick Summary

A harrowing account from the Shawn Ryan Show details the intense fear of capture and execution in combat. It highlights how strict Obama-era Rules of Engagement (ROE) allegedly prevented crucial air support, leading to desperate situations like requesting 'danger close' strikes and considering a 'suicide pact' with a grenade to avoid capture.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Fear of Capture
  2. 00:08Obama's ROE & Air Support
  3. 00:26Requesting Danger Close Support
  4. 00:35The Suicide Pact

Frequently Asked Questions

What were the concerns regarding Rules of Engagement (ROE) during the Obama administration?

During the Obama administration, ROE were reportedly so strict concerning collateral damage that they sometimes prevented air strikes, even when troops on the ground were in dire need of support and facing overwhelming enemy forces.

What extreme measure did a recce team consider to avoid capture?

A recce team, facing imminent capture, agreed with their team lead, Mike Pemberton, to use a grenade to end their lives and deny the enemy their capture, as recounted on the Shawn Ryan Show.

How does the fear of capture manifest in combat?

The fear of capture in combat can be intense, leading to psychological pressure and extreme considerations, such as a 'suicide pact' involving a grenade, to avoid being executed on camera by enemy forces.

What is 'Danger Close' support in a military context?

'Danger Close' refers to a situation where artillery or air support is fired or dropped so near friendly troops that there is a risk to them. It signifies a critical need for immediate, overwhelming fire support when friendly forces are being overrun.

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