After the third or fourth change of aircraft (refuel, re-ammo) of the night, pray that “Spooky” (Puff) still knows where your perimeter is.
I carried a buddy’s body to the medevac bird. He had 5 to 7 rounds in his chest from errant Spooky fire.
Spooky DID keep us from being overrun that night by an NVA battalion.
“The rate of friendly fire deaths for all U.S. troops in World War II was 12-14 percent; Vietnam, 10-14 percent; Grenada, 13 percent; and Panama, 6 percent.”
http://www.cbsnews.com/2100-201_162-1391626.html
“$*&% Happens”