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by mrvmax
Sun Feb 18, 2018 10:08 am
Forum: Texas Firearms Coalition
Topic: Let's Really Protect Our Schools
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Re: Let's Really Protect Our Schools

Soccerdad1995 wrote:
anygunanywhere wrote: If you ever want to learn how to launch a MK48 torpedo and what all goes into torpedo fire control and target tracking and analysis, look me up. Not all "combat" is done on the ground.
Trust me, I'm not trying to denigrate anyone's service. I am simply saying that for the purposes of this thread topic, which is school security, if we want to exempt veterans from training, then we need to make sure those veteran's actually handled a firearm as part of their service. Army = yes. Air Force / Navy = Maybe. I am impressed with anyone's ability to launch a torpedo, and I'm sure it is plenty complicated, but it is not really all that relevant to school protection (unless the shooter happens to be attacking from the bottom of the swimming pool). Same goes for my training on how to calculate fire direction commands for a howitzer. Interesting and possibly also impressive, but not all that relevant.

Personally, I would be in favor of requiring volunteers to have a LTC, at a minimum. Realistically, they probably need a more targeted training that includes things like rules of engagement, coordination between security force members, and skills other than direct engagement of a shooter like how to effectively get exposed students to cover, first aid, etc., etc. I, personally do not think that any type of military service would be completely sufficient on it's own.
Keep in mind that missions and training change over time, when I was in AF EOD we qualified on both handgun and long gun but in combat were more of a support role (I never served in combat but during the first gulf war AF EOD was called in when something was found and they did not go out on patrols). Since then EOD missions have changed and they do patrols and kick in doors like other service members. It would be too tedious to pick out every AFSC/MOS that would be eligible and it would have to be a list that was continually updated as military missions changed over time. What you are suggesting (I am referring specifically to limiting this to Army and Marine Corps) is not practical and it is based on prior experiences that may not be current with today's military.

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