Exceedingly interesting reading

[Guest GT_Rat]

On Afghan militant tactics and the tactics used by Marines to defeat them.

This is a Powerpoint presentation.

Link

[Guest shadow12]

Thanks for the link, Some of the same tactics were being used in Iraq when I was there.

[war4peace]

Interesting link indeed. good post

[poak]

Is there freeware to view powerpoint files?

[Reservoir Dog]

Is there freeware to view powerpoint files?

Open Office.

http://www.openoffice.org/

[Guest jackdog]

interesting thanks

[poak]

Open Office.

http://www.openoffice.org/

Thanks

[Guest GT_Rat]

Thanks for the link, Some of the same tactics were being used in Iraq when I was there.

It was really interesting reading the presenters commentary about the differences between Iraqi and Afghan militants. The Afghan's being much better trained, disciplined, and tactically proficient. 30+ years of experience showing through. The basic stuff like killing the lead and trail vehicle to trap convoys in the kill zone is good but coordinating RPG attacks to hit the same critical areas on armored vehicles speaks to a much higher level of organization and command/control.

It would be great to hear your insight on the Iraqis and the Afgani's if you have experience there.

EDIT: Credit where it's due I got this from Michael Yon's website. I don't believe he credited the presenter if I recall correctly. Probably intentionally.

Edited February 12, 2009 by GT_Rat
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[Guest mustangdave]

good stuff...insightfull

[Oh Shoot]

Open Office.

http://www.openoffice.org/

Also, free PowerPoint viewer from Microsoft.

You'll have to search for it on MS site.

- OS