Posted on 12/22/2008 2:59:16 AM PST by Cindy
Let me tell you as someone who has seen both sides of the training there is no more better qualified instructors than SERE.
They go through basic instructor class, then they go through SERE training (Just because you sign up to be an instructor, doesn't mean it is automatic) if you get through (and the instructors know who you are, just so you can get the full "appreciation of the training)and yes I was "waterboarded" you may evade for a while but everyone will get caught.
The training will last only for as long as it needs to, period.
As far as Seals taking over the camp, not likely unless they want to repeat the training (after they are busted), sure they get scoop from previous classes but the training shall we say is "fluid"
The best thing about SERE as a student is leaving and surviving with honor, the best thing about SERE as an instructor is doing some very worthwhile training to include waterboarding some arrogant prick, or someone who doesn't do what their are trained to do. but the best think is getting paid per-diem to beat people and a Kathy breakfast (This was a few years ago)
Been there and done that, but as I recall, anyone who went through it signed a document stating that they acknowledge that it is classified and that they are not at liberty to discuss the experience or any of the details relating to SERE.
I knew a Chief who was a SERE Instructor for four years. He said there was nothing like getting up at 4 AM, taking an ice cold shower, then beating the crap out of some JO first thing in the morning...
The point of the article is not about how hard SERE is (it is one of the hardest training course ANY military member around the world can undertake). The point of the article is that our military is chocked full of people that would willingly put themselves in harms way, for the love of their fellow soldiers.
They deserve respect and honor that the liberals in this country have not given them. Even our elected leaders figuratively spit on them with their rhetoric pandering to the rabid anti-military crowd.
The first rule of SERE training is that there is no SERE training. ;)
same hERE
While in line awaiting waterboard treatment an Officer-Type grabbed me from behind and I flipped him over my shoulder and pinned him momentarily. Guess who went to the head of the line? Oh yeah, if you ever get waterboarded remember it is OK to breath in the water and pass out.
Thank you FROST18E for your service for our country.
I appreciate the training our troops go through — past and present.
Thank your Dad for us for his service for our country.
Thanks DieHard the Hunter.
It is a good article on many levels.
Thank you for your service for our country tet68.
“We didn’t hear all the stories...”
Smiling at you.. well, it’s good to know somethings are still secret.
Thank your son for his service for our country.
“It’s just too horrible to envision the torture al Qaeda or Taliban...”
You never have to “envision” anything about the jihadis.
They are on the internet 24/7 with lots of propaganda
video pumping online.
Thank you rightwingextremist1776 for your service for our country.
“To this date they are my heroes.”
Mine too.
Thank you for your service for our country affan76.
For later.
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