Posted on 05/22/2008 7:30:24 AM PDT by Man50D
UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO//LES DAILY ANTI-TERRORISM/FORCE PROTECTION SUMMARY 20MAY08
(U//FOUO) Military Members Verbally Assaulted on the Metro, VA Category(s): Awareness (U//FOUO)
Recently, there have been local incidents in which military personnel have been verbally assaulted while commuting on the Metro. Uniformed members have been approached by individuals expressing themselves as anti-government, shouting anti-war sentiments, and usingracial slurs against minorities. In one instance, a member was followed onto the platform by an individual who continued to berate her as she exited the metro station.
Thus far, these incidents have occurred in the vicinity of the Reagan National Airport and Eisenhower Ave metrostations on the yellow line, however, military members should bevigilant and aware of their surroundings at all times while in masstransit. Should you be approached by any individuals expressing anti-government/anti-war sentiments, or any other types of direct verbal assault, immediately notify your local police jurisdiction. If riding metro, exit the train at the next stop, distance yourself from the individual, and notify the Metro Transit Police Department.
Here are a few friendly reminders of personal protective measures that can help youto stay safe: If possible, do not commute in uniform (military members.) Do not display DoD building passes, "hot cards", or personalidentification in open view outside of the workplace. Do not discuss specifics about your occupation to outside solicitors. Always try to remain in well lit, well populated train cars if traveling via metro. MDNG FPTAC Note: There have been only two reported incidents to theMetro Transit Police Department. Both appeared to be random in nature. As warm weather approaches, anti-US policy activists are more likely tobe active throughout the National Capital Region. This does not appearto be an organized campaign; however, personnel within the National Capital Region should be aware of proper AT/FP measures.
Hmmm Michael Yon is saying it came from the Dept of Transportation Federal Transit Administration.
Will look around some more.
Wear the uniform with pride and “KICK *SS!!!!”
No prob. The wording of that doc looked weird to me. I always want sources on everything : )
Honestly, we who have come before you, wore the uniform with pride..I take offense of those who have chosen NOT to wear it, condemn it...
Just who do they think they are to criticize something that they themselves will not do????
I AM deeply offended...where is the ACLU for me???
Yeah, I think this is the best answer. Carry a digital camera, record this spittle-raving morons and show the world who and what they are...and yes, ask them who they would vote for in the primaries. I’m sure the answer will be no surprise.
And all service members need to remember this famous quote well...
"All evil requires to be successful is for good men and women to do nothing."
For anyone interested. Comment #36 on the link I provided is from someone who claims to have contacted the FTA and received a response regarding the OP doc.
It is worth a look.
Disgusting.
Sorry, but they do. I recently hosted the commanding general of U. S. Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) in Chicago. Although he and his aide-de-camp (ADC) were wearing desert MARPAT cammies when they arrived off a military flight, they changed into civvies when we went out to dinner and breakfast the next day.
When I was at Walter Reed in March, an injured soldier and his wife came out to thank all of us for being there. She told me that they no longer go out to malls duing their day trips outside the hospital because they have been harassed so frequently...and old style...baby-killers, spitting and the like. She stopped going after the soldier they were also with, in a wheelchair, was verbally attacked.
On behalf of our brave men and women in uniform, I’d like to PHYSICALLY assault these sorry low-lifes!
Take an extra can of Whoop A$$ with you.
My Sea Cadet Unit will be visiting our Nations Capitol this weekend, visiting the White House along with participating in a full Military Funeral for one of our fallen Soldiers/Sailors/Marines, and we will be in uniform at all times. I swear to God that if any one of these “Hippies” comes up to one of my Cadets or Officers and TRIES to make trouble or verbally abuses them, they will wish they hadn’t! And I will have numerous digital cameras, along w/cell phone ones and a digital video camera to document the issues. Bring it on you long haired, no job, don’t know what to do with your lives wannabe’s!
If you want to see what real Young Patriots are, go to www.seacadets.org. You can also see my personal Unit at
http://usnsccdempster.homestead.com/
No one was threatening me. I just had a crazy lady yapping at me about George Bush. If anyone were threatened or there was violence, I would take action.
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