Bing West: Finishing Firefights Difficult in Afghanistan

Oh fuck, theyve gotten it so politicized its become a fucking bottomless pit of hits and ops. This is simple as shit, it angers me the upper brass is allowing this. Damnnit just pull out, withdraw except for probe forces for contact while pullout, let overrun occur, wait, re insert between the country lines cutting off the borders on both sides, violate the FATR zones and sweep them. DEAD, fin, done its OVER. Dont do it? you will NEVER win. It will go on forever.This shit is costing a fortune.

Bing:
Totally amazing video. It really illustrates your points in your recent trip report about the ROE and the shift of decisionmaking from the battlefield to higher HQ's. Learned a lot!
Please stay safe and also say Hi! to Fr Tommy and all clan.
David O'C
Minot

Mr.West,
This is the first of seeing your website and am floored by this video. Thank you for your service and reporting this crucial perspective on the war. I feel that more Americans need to be shown this video so we may better understand the importance of supporting our troops and our mission. Hope to see you soon.
David Cullen

Much thanks, Mr. West. Excellent information on the war, forwarding to my whole mailing list. Note the RPG at the 1:00 mark and explanation of confirming hostile targets at the 5:00 mark. You democrats out there wanted to focus on Afghanistan, well get on the phone with your reps in D.C. and tell them, it's time we commit 100% to winning. Most Americans should come together on this one.

"it's time we commit 100% to winning"

Please explain, what do you mean by "winning"

Great video good work!

One of the things to remember is that the enemy works in teams of 6 or less. If one kills 3 guys in a fight, he has wiped out 50% of the enemy or more. They are not dragging off imaginary people off the battlefield like the military has claimed has happened.

There are several groups doing the shooting. Some are local villagers with a grudge, some are local bandits and some are the Taliban.

Patrols are a sign of occupation and a good way to get ambushed. Be more sneaky.