Re: [Epic] Chat line mailing list

From: DLIL-Lewiston, Kris <ponchoc_at_...>
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 1997 05:08:15 -0500

duckrvr_at_... wrote:
>
> At 03:38 PM 4/22/97 -0500, you wrote:
>
> >I think the Marines come in a close third behind the SEAL's and Delta
> >Force. Those peoples job is to kill, and kill very effectively. Most
> >other military people give them the respect they deserve.
>
> Actually, the SEALs are supposed to break things. They grew out of the UD
> program. I believe the Delta Force is supposed to do anti-terrorist stuf,
> which is not necessarily killing people. Besides, the Marines are
> considerably large, andtherefore can't afford the level of training of elite
> troops.
>
> Temp

I have to agree, with all but one point, SEALs are trained not only to
break things, but also to kill things quietly and effeciently. I have
been in bars where other military people got up to give the SEALs seats,
it impressed the hell out of me.

Poncho Caine (Eldar Farseer)
(a.k.a Kris Lewison)
Received on Wed Apr 23 1997 - 10:08:15 UTC