Soldiers deploying to Middle East not allowed to take cell phones

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[–]Nemacolin[S] 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Makes sense, I suppose. ———————

Soldiers deploying overseas with the 82nd Airborne Division will not be allowed to bring personal cellphones or any electronic devices that could reveal their locations due to what the Army calls "operational security,” according to division spokesperson Lt. Col. Michael Burns.

Burns acknowledged the decision is unusual given that many troops routinely deployed already do have personal electronic devices and can even purchase them overseas. The decision, he said, was made in part because the elements of the 82nd that are deploying are part of a rapid response forces and it's not clear where they may eventually be sent.

“We are not going to put our soldiers at risk,” he said.

Burns said the division is trying to keep families fully informed about the deployment and that phone centers would be established for soldiers to make calls eventually.

"This is not the normal kind of deployment. The decision 100% an operational security and force protection measure," said Maj. Gen. James Mingus, the commanding general.

[–][deleted] 2 insightful - 2 fun2 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 2 fun -  (8 children)

that's how you know you're headed for the sausage grinder https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6zSSRziL8YY/WkPUIsiS1YI/AAAAAAAATjE/Cii9LDd9KwQH6aGm8CG54Is1ekBLfupbwCLcBGAs/s1600/AAEAAQAAAAAAAAkaAAAAJDk0ZGQ3NGY3LWNlY2ItNDIxYy1hZWUyLTNlOWQzZTA1MWQxOA.jpg

[–]Nemacolin[S] 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (7 children)

I am a retired US Army officer and a “contractor” in Saudi Arabia. Please tell me about your experience with deployments to this region.

[–][deleted] 3 insightful - 2 fun3 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 2 fun -  (6 children)

Do you ever feel guilty for personally profiting from unjustified wars which involves killing civilians without congressional authorization?

[–]Nemacolin[S] 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (5 children)

No. I protect people and return their nations to them. You ever feel guilty about talking about things you have not experienced?

[–][deleted] 3 insightful - 2 fun3 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 2 fun -  (4 children)

I protect people and return their nations to them.

A company man until the end I see.

You ever feel guilty about talking about things you have not experienced?

No, I don't feel guilty for discussing murder and terrorism having not done these things. I try to avoid killing kids and whatnot. Does that mean neither of us should discuss arson?

I'll stand up and defend my state, but no one attacks the US because we are the great satan, we are the terrorists. (all of 5 eyes and NATO too to be fair).

[–]Nemacolin[S] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (3 children)

Cool. Does that mean we have to give Kuwait back to the Iraqis?

[–][deleted] 2 insightful - 2 fun2 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 2 fun -  (2 children)

The Sauds should be defending their end of the oil bargain, but at least the Gulf War had a broad coalition and a specific congressionally authorized AUMF. It's less shady than everything since, especially Libya and Syria and now Iran.

Why did the US let Iraq become Shia controlled? Are we getting any oil out of Iraq?

[–]Nemacolin[S] 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

Beats me. I have no interest or expertise in that stuff. Do you have Google? It can help you with many of your questions.

[–][deleted] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I think you guys are two bots having an intelligent conversation, attempting to seem human.

We are onto you!