warpedskydiver 0 #51 February 28, 2007 They were within state law here in Illinoistan. If you like I can post the statute. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GQ_jumper 4 #52 March 1, 2007 Why do these guys need to roam the countryside with M16's in the back seat? I admit I didn't have the time to read all this, but it just sounds like a bad ideaQuote Robin Sage is the culmination exercise of the Special Forces Qualification course, it's an unconventional warfare exercise, and the best way to make it realistic is to do it outside of military installations. It's supposed to mimic the core SF mission as closely as possible, which is to basically infil into foreign countries via unconventional methods, link up with indigenous forces, train/equip them, and lead them on missions. One of the key skills in SF is to be able to operate far beyond the reach of our logistics and support assets which requires us to rely on locals, an at times blend in with them, a lot of the people you interact with in Sage are the local landowners who are role players for parts of your scenario. We had ranchers sneaking us past military checkpoints in the back of a pickup or horse trailor, and local farmers giving us livestock to live off of as well as giving us information. Just a quick overview of the exercise, but it should kind of explain why you may find yourself rolling in civilian clothes with concealed weapons. It is one of the coolest things in the world to take part in though, I had so much fun going throHistory does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid. --Dwight D. Eisenhower Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites warpedskydiver 0 #53 March 1, 2007 I am truly suprised most people seem to not know much about it, especially the military vets. RS has been on TV through the Military Channel, Discovery Channel, History Channel, and a few others. If anyone gets near ABN, Spec Ops, Rangers, or other lesser known units they will undoubtedly know about it through contact with these guys. That is what is so amazing, police in that area have been involved in RS for 40+ yrs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 3 of 3 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
warpedskydiver 0 #53 March 1, 2007 I am truly suprised most people seem to not know much about it, especially the military vets. RS has been on TV through the Military Channel, Discovery Channel, History Channel, and a few others. If anyone gets near ABN, Spec Ops, Rangers, or other lesser known units they will undoubtedly know about it through contact with these guys. That is what is so amazing, police in that area have been involved in RS for 40+ yrs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
