Re: [Epic] EPIC40k Rumor (Control)

From: Michael P. Lepisto <errant_at_...>
Date: Sat, 15 Feb 1997 19:56:19 -0800

[damnito memoriae]

>>
>>
>> By the way, airborne aren't particularly trained for close combat, at
>least
>> no the guys I know.
>
>well, i didn't think so, but the army guys i hang out with sure think
>a LOT of their "special boys"...
>good casualty rates, lots of work for my type
>

Airborne in the US Army is not part of the special operations (i.e. Special
Forces, Rangers, Special Operations Aviation, Civil Affairs, Psychological
Operations), it is just an additional skill. Although most units with do
fall under USASOC are also airborne qualified.

[damnito memoriae]
Received on Sun Feb 16 1997 - 03:56:19 UTC