SPECIAL OPERATIONS
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If I had a say, I would list these top priorities:
• Develop a SOF identification system or unique item because Russian SOFs look almost like US SOFs in terms of dress, helmets, NVGs, and tactical vests. It’s as if Russians buy American gear.
• Develop a way to deliver supplies to Allied forces without falling into enemy hands. Wood gliders might be a good way. And develop a lock or combo code so that the supplies can’t be opened by the enemy.
• Develop a way to trace and track stolen arms, weapons, and supplies that fall into enemy hands. This was kind of done in Vietnam with bobby trapping weapons.
• Develop a way to trace and track all that cash handed out to make Allies. Perhaps use some other form of currency. Millions of dollars spent on dubious friendships didn’t help Foreign Affairs or Operators.
• Develop a way so that SOCOM know if an Operator is KIA, MIA, or POW. Op. Red Wings is a classic example: who, what, where, how, why, and when? There really has to be a better way to rescue and save a POW/MIA without going on a massive wild hunt/chase.
• Develop a robot dog tracker---yes, that’s right, use Boston Dynamics to get a robot dog to hunt down for POW or MIAs…or use a small drone.
• Redevelop the Iron Man Suit to repel bullets because that was what the intended function was for. Use layered armor or ERA if SOCOM has to. It’s kind of silly that Iron Man can’t resist bullets. Use a robotic Bobcat if need be to get first into the door.
• For Operator’s sake, redefine your requirements from vague to more specific.
• Buy the 5.56mm minigun at 16 pounds and make an ammo backpack for it. It can be carried and fired like Blaine in the movie “Predator” and is lighter than the MK48. Add it to the squad for awesome suppressive fire.
• Make some better body armor like armored shoulder pads or a motorcycle helmet to protect the face from shrapnel. Examine where Operators get hit the most and develop some countermeasures.
• Develop a rolling armored shield or popup. SOFs really do travel light, fast, and with minimal to no armor; they need something to use as cover.
• Hire more and better therapists. The news about Operators going wrong, bad, or Rambo in the news on each other or using excessive force is pretty sad. No one wants spousal or child abuse either.
Patton stated: The Golden Rule of War is: Speed, Simplicity, and Boldness.
John Cunningham at 5:12 PM