civicallmotor i have no idea where u got your info from that a het is governed at 58 but who ever told you that is in crack im on deployment right now in a HET company and the top speed if you are lucky is 45 so who ever told u that is a fuckin moron
@ksjuggalo1 No offense, but I had a 60,000 lb wrecker on the back of the HET i'm driving in the video, and as you can see, the others were empty. I kept up with them no problem and routinley hot 58 MPH on Tampa going North and South.
@Vintage1976 what were u going down the hills up by marez if so yes i can see 58mph in neutral but from the looks of it no your not, that is just the m1070 het you guys r fucking morons if u believe this guy u might have got to 48 going down hill but any faster while it is in gear u have gone way past red line and r about to blow your motor lets see if 76 is when u were born u r prolly a e-7 or an 8 and an e-3 is calling u a fucking moron
@ksjuggalo1 Can you read? I shot this clip while driving from Tallil to Scania, that's the southern AO. No, I am not an E-7. I am a civilian. Seriously read the description. And as I said before, our HET and others I have driven did 58 no problem.
@Dodgeoffroadfreak All HETs in Iraq and Afghanistan are uparmored now, probably one of the safest vehicles to be in for an IED. But they have been hit and guys have died driving them. Depends on the size of the IED.
@jar288 DON'T be an 88M, they're useless sacks of shit. All they do is drive. They're not even allowed to shoot back when fired upon, that's why they have escorts. The TCNs and other civilians did a FAR better job.
@iamslknick78 Right, that's why they carry waterguns instead of actual weapons. 88M's can and DO return fire and fight. You seem to be the useless sack of shit, when you would demean Soldiers who work their asses off and do a phenomenal job.
@MAOfights I'm useless? I was the one escorting them. Why would you need an escort? Has an 11B ever went on a mission and needed an escort? When I was in Iraq, they weren't allowed to open their windows, open their doors, or return fire. Furthermore their training doesn't translate in the civilian world they don't get civilian CDLs or Hazmat certs, so WHY would anyone pick this MOS? They do a shit job, ALWAYS had fewer problems with TCNs or KBR driving, 88Ms always jacked things up. Twit.
@iamslknick78 For what it's worth, I was filming and driving in our HET, I was with KBR. I enjoyed my time out there, a lot of hard work at times under a lot of stress doing recoveries, but overall it was a life experience that I'll always remember.
@iamslknick78 12B with AA, ABN, SLC...since I doubt you would understand if I listed it out by skill level and with SQI's, etc.
You obviously know nothing about tactics or what 88M's are trained to do. I was a OWT for a while at Fort Hood and I was assigned to teach counter-IED and convoy ops.
@MAOfights What they're trained to do is irrelevant. What they ACTUALLY do is sit their asses in the truck, drive of the road, run into hesco barrier, forget to tighten loads, let us bang their women, and generally be useless. I once saw an 88M unit use one of their trucks as a rabbit, while hauling a load of ammo. It burned on MSR Tampa all night and into the next day. Yeah, they're a bunch of rocket scientists. Simple fact. They weren't allowed to return fire. That's it.
@iamslknick78 ...and why would a BN CO say that? Did you ever stop to think that there was a reason for that. A few years ago, CALL said to push through ALL direct and indirect fire for all convoy ops, which is why they started getting security from gun trucks. There is only so much firepower a HET or HEMTT can carry, whereas an ASV, Stryker, etc can carry much, much more. It WAS better for the gun trucks to herringbone and let the convoy push. I have seen 88M's return fire. Heck, half the
@iamslknick78 ...gun trucks where MRAPS with 88M's crewing them. They were still trained to return fire if their vehicle could not push through. Furthermore, good luck getting resupplied without Trans. IF you are a Soldier, you obviously do not understand the value of Logistics. Go read something on the Battle of the Bulge and see how supply could have changed the battle earlier.
@MAOfights I've NEVER left the wire with 88Ms without them jacking something up. Blowing tires, dropping loads, weapons malfunctions, all kinds of crap. I NEVER had a problem with KBR. 88Ms are useless turds, why else would they choose 88M as an MOS? Like I said, I saw 88Ms doing escorts, and end up with a truck hauling ammo as rabbit, sleeping in a turret, getting lost. 2 words: Jessica Lynch. Perfect example. None of their 50s worked and they got lost, IN A CONVOY. How does that happen?
@iamslknick78 First off...you werent there so you don't know what happened then on that convoy. Secondly...Jessica Lynch was not an 88M....so....if you are going to try to make a point at least pay attention to detail. Face it....you obviously do not respect the tough job that these Soldiers have. You would rather starve and not be resupplied apparently then admit that these Soldiers complete a vital mission. Carry all you need for months on your back...I'll take resupply from 88M's, thank you.
@MAOfights 1. Everyone in the army knows what happened. Combat support troops in a combat zone equals a bunch of M2s that didn't fire a single round because they didn't adjust headspace and timing. 2 I'd respect them if they did their job in a competant manner. 3 Don't be stupid, most resupply is doen by KBR and TCNs, who do their job without doing stupid things that endanger other's lives.
@iamslknick78 Wow. I pray you are not an NCO. For the love of God...you really are so clueless about Support and how much you really depend on it. You will never be able to plan an appropriate operation.
@MAOfights That just hurts my feelings. No, I'm not clueless about logistics. I'd just rather be supported by people who are competent (KBR) rather than people who jack everything up (88M). So that I actually get resupplied.
@iamslknick78 You must be a contractor then and not a Soldier. KBR and other contractors fuck up more than you could possibly know. A contractor in Kuwait pushed supplies back to the US that were needed for my division when we arrived in country. They forgot to check the system to see what had been staged ahead. I have never had a problem like that with Army Logistics or with getting resupplied when it comes from the Army. Contractors are ALWAYS late which degrades our mission capabilities.
@MAOfights Funny, when I was in country I saw 88Ms constantly blow tires on Hesco barriers, lose an ANCD every other week, lose 11 rifles on one stretch of road, freak out that there were "Iraqis 15 ft from the convoy" while we were on an Iraqi base, and countless other stupid things. I never had a problem with KBR, and only slight problems with TCNs. This is what I saw. Maybe only the idiot 88Ms were deployed when I was there, but what are the odds. If you had a better experience with them,good
@iamslknick78 Failure of the group falls on the leadership. Lack of intel and communication (besides the cureent situation on ground) lead to the mission failure not the actions of one particular individual or MOS. GET IT RIGHT!
@Nhatv6 TCNs, KBR. Obviously someone has to do it. Unfortunately the idiots that do it now are affecting those who aren't idiots. Your complete lack of grammar makes me think you're one of those idiots. Perhaps if you payed attention in school, you would've done better on the ASVAB.
@iamslknick78 Of course my Grammar is bad, English is not my first language. I wasn't even born in America, Yea I would have pay attention in school if people stop being so racist to me. PLus 88m is not my MOS. I'm only saying there are goods and bad.
@iamslknick78 Thanks for the positive note on KBR. I was there in '09-'10, as a contractor, we get shit talked a lot. But I was outside the wire almost everyday doing some sort of recovery mission. I worked a lot of hours on Tampa and the other MSRs and ASRs in the southern AO. We tried our best to get everyone's equipment back to base ASAP.
The HETS in this video were empty except ours, we had a civilian Century style wrecker on it, about 60,000lbs. The flatbeds were all loaded, odd that they were bringing supplies northbound that late in OIF. My only assumption was that the unit was moving possibly into Anbar Province with the USMC moving out later that summer.
unit? these convoys were the lifeline during some strange days 04-06 Iraq. Camel Spider Express, Knights of the Euphrates, "Texas" (orange bull) logo. these tags ring a bell?
@BloodyAlbaoz Honestly, no idea. I was with KBR Recovery, and our HET had to get back north and we attached to these guys. I can't remember, sorry. They were the fastest convoy I was ever on though going up Tampa.
Do military truck drivers carry weapons? I was thinking about choosing this for my mos.
XDeadlyXDieselX 2 months ago
civicallmotor i have no idea where u got your info from that a het is governed at 58 but who ever told you that is in crack im on deployment right now in a HET company and the top speed if you are lucky is 45 so who ever told u that is a fuckin moron
ksjuggalo1 3 months ago
@ksjuggalo1 No offense, but I had a 60,000 lb wrecker on the back of the HET i'm driving in the video, and as you can see, the others were empty. I kept up with them no problem and routinley hot 58 MPH on Tampa going North and South.
Vintage1976 3 months ago
@Vintage1976 what were u going down the hills up by marez if so yes i can see 58mph in neutral but from the looks of it no your not, that is just the m1070 het you guys r fucking morons if u believe this guy u might have got to 48 going down hill but any faster while it is in gear u have gone way past red line and r about to blow your motor lets see if 76 is when u were born u r prolly a e-7 or an 8 and an e-3 is calling u a fucking moron
ksjuggalo1 2 months ago
@ksjuggalo1 Can you read? I shot this clip while driving from Tallil to Scania, that's the southern AO. No, I am not an E-7. I am a civilian. Seriously read the description. And as I said before, our HET and others I have driven did 58 no problem.
Vintage1976 2 months ago
@Vintage1976 do these survive IEDs? Like can you escape without getting burned/maimed/etc while driving these?
Dodgeoffroadfreak 2 months ago
@Dodgeoffroadfreak All HETs in Iraq and Afghanistan are uparmored now, probably one of the safest vehicles to be in for an IED. But they have been hit and guys have died driving them. Depends on the size of the IED.
Vintage1976 2 months ago
Actually they are governed to 58mph
civicallmotor 3 months ago
What is the name of a field full of HETs?
James HETfield
TheTerminator248 10 months ago
I believe this was my unit the 1166 cuz we were out there from march 2010 to dec 2010. It was the Massachussetts National Guard. I miss it so much!
jessieny16 10 months ago
@jessieny16 It's quite possible, I would have had the unit info for my end of paperwork, but never kept it.
Vintage1976 10 months ago
is this the 1166th?
Nhatv6 11 months ago
@Nhatv6 No idea, sorry. I never got the Unit as we were attached to them with our HET.
Vintage1976 11 months ago
what other things do you have to do as an 88m other than drive? im thinking of joining the guard
jar288 1 year ago
@jar288 No idea, I wasn't with the Guard. But I would suggest contacting your nearest recruiter.
Vintage1976 1 year ago
@jar288 DON'T be an 88M, they're useless sacks of shit. All they do is drive. They're not even allowed to shoot back when fired upon, that's why they have escorts. The TCNs and other civilians did a FAR better job.
iamslknick78 10 months ago
@iamslknick78 Right, that's why they carry waterguns instead of actual weapons. 88M's can and DO return fire and fight. You seem to be the useless sack of shit, when you would demean Soldiers who work their asses off and do a phenomenal job.
MAOfights 7 months ago
@MAOfights I'm useless? I was the one escorting them. Why would you need an escort? Has an 11B ever went on a mission and needed an escort? When I was in Iraq, they weren't allowed to open their windows, open their doors, or return fire. Furthermore their training doesn't translate in the civilian world they don't get civilian CDLs or Hazmat certs, so WHY would anyone pick this MOS? They do a shit job, ALWAYS had fewer problems with TCNs or KBR driving, 88Ms always jacked things up. Twit.
iamslknick78 7 months ago
@iamslknick78 For what it's worth, I was filming and driving in our HET, I was with KBR. I enjoyed my time out there, a lot of hard work at times under a lot of stress doing recoveries, but overall it was a life experience that I'll always remember.
Vintage1976 7 months ago
@MAOfights What's your MOS, or were you waiting for Obama to let the fags serve until you enlist?
iamslknick78 7 months ago
@iamslknick78 12B with AA, ABN, SLC...since I doubt you would understand if I listed it out by skill level and with SQI's, etc.
You obviously know nothing about tactics or what 88M's are trained to do. I was a OWT for a while at Fort Hood and I was assigned to teach counter-IED and convoy ops.
MAOfights 7 months ago
@MAOfights What they're trained to do is irrelevant. What they ACTUALLY do is sit their asses in the truck, drive of the road, run into hesco barrier, forget to tighten loads, let us bang their women, and generally be useless. I once saw an 88M unit use one of their trucks as a rabbit, while hauling a load of ammo. It burned on MSR Tampa all night and into the next day. Yeah, they're a bunch of rocket scientists. Simple fact. They weren't allowed to return fire. That's it.
iamslknick78 7 months ago
@iamslknick78 Once again. Shows what you know.....which is very, very little.
MAOfights 7 months ago
@MAOfights Really? I was in Iraq. I watched a Battallion commander tell them NOT to return fire. You're just too stupid to see you're wrong.
iamslknick78 7 months ago
@iamslknick78 ...and why would a BN CO say that? Did you ever stop to think that there was a reason for that. A few years ago, CALL said to push through ALL direct and indirect fire for all convoy ops, which is why they started getting security from gun trucks. There is only so much firepower a HET or HEMTT can carry, whereas an ASV, Stryker, etc can carry much, much more. It WAS better for the gun trucks to herringbone and let the convoy push. I have seen 88M's return fire. Heck, half the
MAOfights 7 months ago
@iamslknick78 ...gun trucks where MRAPS with 88M's crewing them. They were still trained to return fire if their vehicle could not push through. Furthermore, good luck getting resupplied without Trans. IF you are a Soldier, you obviously do not understand the value of Logistics. Go read something on the Battle of the Bulge and see how supply could have changed the battle earlier.
MAOfights 7 months ago
@MAOfights I've NEVER left the wire with 88Ms without them jacking something up. Blowing tires, dropping loads, weapons malfunctions, all kinds of crap. I NEVER had a problem with KBR. 88Ms are useless turds, why else would they choose 88M as an MOS? Like I said, I saw 88Ms doing escorts, and end up with a truck hauling ammo as rabbit, sleeping in a turret, getting lost. 2 words: Jessica Lynch. Perfect example. None of their 50s worked and they got lost, IN A CONVOY. How does that happen?
iamslknick78 7 months ago
@iamslknick78 First off...you werent there so you don't know what happened then on that convoy. Secondly...Jessica Lynch was not an 88M....so....if you are going to try to make a point at least pay attention to detail. Face it....you obviously do not respect the tough job that these Soldiers have. You would rather starve and not be resupplied apparently then admit that these Soldiers complete a vital mission. Carry all you need for months on your back...I'll take resupply from 88M's, thank you.
MAOfights 7 months ago
@MAOfights 1. Everyone in the army knows what happened. Combat support troops in a combat zone equals a bunch of M2s that didn't fire a single round because they didn't adjust headspace and timing. 2 I'd respect them if they did their job in a competant manner. 3 Don't be stupid, most resupply is doen by KBR and TCNs, who do their job without doing stupid things that endanger other's lives.
iamslknick78 7 months ago
@iamslknick78 Wow. I pray you are not an NCO. For the love of God...you really are so clueless about Support and how much you really depend on it. You will never be able to plan an appropriate operation.
MAOfights 7 months ago
@MAOfights That just hurts my feelings. No, I'm not clueless about logistics. I'd just rather be supported by people who are competent (KBR) rather than people who jack everything up (88M). So that I actually get resupplied.
iamslknick78 7 months ago
@iamslknick78 You must be a contractor then and not a Soldier. KBR and other contractors fuck up more than you could possibly know. A contractor in Kuwait pushed supplies back to the US that were needed for my division when we arrived in country. They forgot to check the system to see what had been staged ahead. I have never had a problem like that with Army Logistics or with getting resupplied when it comes from the Army. Contractors are ALWAYS late which degrades our mission capabilities.
MAOfights 7 months ago
@MAOfights Funny, when I was in country I saw 88Ms constantly blow tires on Hesco barriers, lose an ANCD every other week, lose 11 rifles on one stretch of road, freak out that there were "Iraqis 15 ft from the convoy" while we were on an Iraqi base, and countless other stupid things. I never had a problem with KBR, and only slight problems with TCNs. This is what I saw. Maybe only the idiot 88Ms were deployed when I was there, but what are the odds. If you had a better experience with them,good
iamslknick78 7 months ago
@iamslknick78 Failure of the group falls on the leadership. Lack of intel and communication (besides the cureent situation on ground) lead to the mission failure not the actions of one particular individual or MOS. GET IT RIGHT!
zackatak1999 5 months ago
@zackatak1999 I saw failure of INDIVIDUALS because they are morons. If they weren't tools, why'd they pick a gay MOS instead of a good one.
iamslknick78 5 months ago
@iamslknick78 Well somebody have to do that job. Otherwise who gonna do it? the General?
Nhatv6 4 months ago
@Nhatv6 TCNs, KBR. Obviously someone has to do it. Unfortunately the idiots that do it now are affecting those who aren't idiots. Your complete lack of grammar makes me think you're one of those idiots. Perhaps if you payed attention in school, you would've done better on the ASVAB.
iamslknick78 4 months ago
@iamslknick78 Of course my Grammar is bad, English is not my first language. I wasn't even born in America, Yea I would have pay attention in school if people stop being so racist to me. PLus 88m is not my MOS. I'm only saying there are goods and bad.
Nhatv6 4 months ago
@iamslknick78 Thanks for the positive note on KBR. I was there in '09-'10, as a contractor, we get shit talked a lot. But I was outside the wire almost everyday doing some sort of recovery mission. I worked a lot of hours on Tampa and the other MSRs and ASRs in the southern AO. We tried our best to get everyone's equipment back to base ASAP.
Vintage1976 5 months ago
The HETS in this video were empty except ours, we had a civilian Century style wrecker on it, about 60,000lbs. The flatbeds were all loaded, odd that they were bringing supplies northbound that late in OIF. My only assumption was that the unit was moving possibly into Anbar Province with the USMC moving out later that summer.
Vintage1976 1 year ago
unit? these convoys were the lifeline during some strange days 04-06 Iraq. Camel Spider Express, Knights of the Euphrates, "Texas" (orange bull) logo. these tags ring a bell?
rtch77 1 year ago
@rtch77 Sorry, but no. I was there '09-'10.
Vintage1976 1 year ago
what unit was this do u know
BloodyAlbaoz 1 year ago
@BloodyAlbaoz Honestly, no idea. I was with KBR Recovery, and our HET had to get back north and we attached to these guys. I can't remember, sorry. They were the fastest convoy I was ever on though going up Tampa.
Vintage1976 1 year ago