SSG Rock wrote:I know, but when I was working on the book, I talked with SOCOM guys who were talking about jumping the red light, and it didn't always work out well. When the 173d jumped in to northern Iraq, they talked about "jumping the red light" and what a disaster it was because they had guys spread out all over Gods creation.
I took the time to check the article you referenced when you made this statement. I reccomend you read it because the "book" you referenced isn't close to what you have said. I know I thought this was a dead issue too until I looked at the site and saw that it in no way reflectedSSG Rock wrote: It took 173d two days to rally on the airfield up in the Kurd controlled north.
1. Jumping Red-Light was not cited as a cause for the dispersment of the Paratroopers. Your "book" clearly states "While the Jump was good, the aircraft "jumped long"
2. You stated it took the 173 ABN BDE "Two day" to arrive at 100%. Your book clearly states "The brigade achieved combat readiness far more quickly than if it had done and air landing. At 2 hours the brigade had occupied all assigned blocking positions on the airfield and by 15 hours after the jump the brigade had completely assembled.
In summation I conclude that you sir are full of Poo Poo! (Tag you're it)