During one of our traing sessons with light ammo we put out the mandatory red flags to indicate a live firing range. Unbeknownst to us the Section Leader trainee's was headed back to their training base next to us. Their RSM decided when they arrived at the red flag that it was quite and told the drivers to head out to their base.... Two minutes into this decition he rapidly changed his mind as the mortar landed 20meters (60 feet) infront of the truck.

We almost lost our fresh young crop of team leaders in one fell swoop. Army training can be hazordous to your health if your safety is placed in the hands of hardened military personel who "Knows" best.

Submitted on 10/13/2011

Submitted by: Gerhard Grobler
Reference: PERSONAL EXPERIANCE

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Bruce said:
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Sounds like true leaders in the making - "Screw the warning signs - I want to go there, so go there we shall!"

Candi said:
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Oh yeah!

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