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PENTAGON: Recruiting Centers to Remain Unarmed, Unguarded; Recruiters Told to Not Wear Uniforms
The Gateway Pundit ^ | 7-17-2015 | Kristinn Taylor

Posted on 07/17/2015 7:19:52 PM PDT by servo1969

Army chief of staff Gen. Ray Odierno said on Friday he has no plans to arm recruiters or add security patrols to military recruitment centers in the wake of the Islamist terror attacks on unarmed, unguarded military offices in Chattanooga, Tennessee on Thursday. Odierno basically said he doesn’t trust his troops to handle their weapons properly.

Also on Friday, the Marine Corps ordered recruiters to not wear their uniforms at work for ‘force protection.’

Thomas J. Sullivan
Gunnery Sgt. Thomas J. Sullivan, one four Marines killed in Islamist terror attack in Chattanooga, Thursday, July 16, 2015. Photo: Screen grab.

Odierno made his comments at a breakfast with reporters, according to the AP.

“”Security at military recruiting and reserve centers will be reviewed in the aftermath of the deadly shooting in Tennessee, but it’s too early to say whether the facilities should have security guards or other increased protection, the Army’s top officer said Friday.

“A day after a gunman shot and killed four Marines and wounded three other people in Chattanooga, Gen. Ray Odierno, chief of staff of the Army, told reporters that arming troops in those offices could cause more problems than it might solve.

“”I think we have to be careful about over-arming ourselves, and I’m not talking about where you end up attacking each other,” Odierno said during a morning breakfast. Instead, he said, it’s more about “accidental discharges and everything else that goes along with having weapons that are loaded that causes injuries.””

…”In the wake of previous shootings at military facilities, the services have reviewed and strengthened security precautions at the centers. But most of those involve safety precautions and the need to be aware and watchful of surroundings.

“Odierno said that there are currently no plans to have security personnel posted at recruiting centers, but added that there will be a review. He said a notice went out Thursday to all Army locations reminding them of protection measures.”

On Friday evening ABC News Pentagon reporter Luis Martinez reported on Twitter the Marine Corps ordered recruiters to not wear their uniforms at work.

Marine Corps Recruiting Command has instructed Marine recruiters to not wear uniforms at work, part of force protection since Chattanooga

— luis martinez (@LMartinezABC) July 18, 2015



TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: chattanooga; dod; marines; military; pentagon; terrorism; uniform; usmc
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To: servo1969
Obama, the Anti-Trump.
121 posted on 07/17/2015 11:48:55 PM PDT by Chgogal (Obama "hung the SEALs out to dry, basically exposed them like a set of dog balls..." CMH)
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To: servo1969

“Army chief of staff Gen. Ray Odierno said.......he doesn’t trust his troops to handle their weapons properly.”.........

Perhaps the General needs to consider training his assigned troops better if he thinks they are not capable of handling their firearms. The military NEEDS to be able to protect themselves so let them do it.


122 posted on 07/18/2015 2:56:39 AM PDT by DaveA37
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To: servo1969

Pathetic - can’t figure out why he didn’t add a plug about being kind to the homo in the bottom bunk....


123 posted on 07/18/2015 3:15:35 AM PDT by trebb (Where in the the hell has my country gone?)
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To: servo1969
So Marines-work on a base or in a recruiting center-no self defense.

Average Joe or Jane taxpayer-nope not for you either.
Especially in states like NJ where there isn't even a death penalty any more.

Politicians, no problem-
you get to carry AND joe and jane taxpayer have to pay to provide you with security people, and you get paid to make excuses for the muslims murdering these people.

And btw I'd just bet those Jade Helm folks are armed to the teeth, RIGHT?
124 posted on 07/18/2015 3:35:57 AM PDT by novemberslady
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To: servo1969

These people are slow to learn.
Rules of engagement again putting American lives at risk.
But they are permitted to hide behind civilian clothes?
This is sick, but typical in the Era of Obama.
125 posted on 07/18/2015 4:21:30 AM PDT by Amagi (Lenin: "Socialized Medicine is the Keystone to the Arch of the Socialist State.")
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To: The Cajun

I searched and no major sources came up. Not real unusual though.


126 posted on 07/18/2015 4:26:17 AM PDT by huldah1776
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To: Always A Marine

It’s been 7 years since Arkansas.


127 posted on 07/18/2015 4:30:31 AM PDT by huldah1776
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To: servo1969

W wrote that hideous law. Clinton signed it. Traitorous *&%$##@^&*! Now they are sitting ducks. I hope they’re proud of what they did. That blood is on their hands! Every time I see one of those photos of W with the words, “Miss me yet” I want to puke.


128 posted on 07/18/2015 5:33:56 AM PDT by stilloftyhenight (In a time of universal deceit - telling the truth is a revolutionary act. George Orwell)
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To: servo1969

BTTT


129 posted on 07/18/2015 5:57:53 AM PDT by Enlightened1
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To: servo1969

Shame on the people who made this decision...


130 posted on 07/18/2015 6:14:56 AM PDT by GOPJ (They are not undocumented and they are not immigrants. They are illegal aliens. Lurkinnamloomin)
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To: servo1969

No difference now between us and the UK.

Soldiers Told Not to Wear Uniform in public Over Fears of Another Woolwich Style Attack

Breitbart London6 Dec 2014
British troops have been told not to wear their uniforms in public as security chiefs fear another attack on a serving soldier is likely.

An email has been sent to all military personnel advising them to wear civilian clothing even when moving from unit to unit.

And it warned soldiers not to tell anyone they didn’t know that they were in the Armed Forces and keep security on bases tight.

Increased ‘chatter’ heard by MI5 and GCHQ indicates there are British jihadis who want to carry out a copycat attack of the vicious murder of Drummer Lee Rigby.

The Mail reports that some Muslim fanatics have been scouring the internet looking for the locations of military bases in order to plot another killing.

But some politicians have spoken out against the move, saying that the country should not give in to terrorists.

Labour MP John Woodcock said, “Our military personnel will understandably follow the immediate safety advice they are given but ministers must understand people want our brave troops to be loud and proud in their communities, not being forced to hide away.’It would be a stomach-churning victory for the terrorists if their cowardly attacks resulted in a permanent ban on our servicemen and women displaying their uniforms in public.”

http://www.breitbart.com/london/2014/12/06/soldiers-uniforms-public-uk-terror-2014/


131 posted on 07/18/2015 6:19:20 AM PDT by KeyLargo
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To: Eric in the Ozarks

132 posted on 07/18/2015 6:25:41 AM PDT by KeyLargo
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To: smokingfrog

Chattanooga shooting: death toll hits five as navy says injured sailor dies

Recruitment center victim identified by family as Randall Smith, 26


133 posted on 07/18/2015 6:27:20 AM PDT by KeyLargo
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To: servo1969
And remember, if any muzzies walk in, be sure to bow as low as you can.
Rear facing them is optimal.
134 posted on 07/18/2015 7:08:12 AM PDT by TangoLimaSierra (To win the country back, we need to be as mean as the libs say we are.)
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To: servo1969

I’m so pissed off I can smell blood in my nose. This it’s not good.

The official Twitter feed to USMC is @USMC. Let ‘em have it.


135 posted on 07/18/2015 7:45:17 AM PDT by Excellence (Marine mom since April 11, 2014)
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To: stilloftyhenight

When was George Bush in Congress? Congress writes laws...


136 posted on 07/18/2015 8:38:41 AM PDT by Mad Dawgg (If you're going to deny my 1st Amendment rights then I must proceed to the 2nd one...)
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To: justa-hairyape
We are on our own. Not only are they not defending us, they are importing the enemy into our neighborhoods and preventing our troops from even defending themselves. DC must go.

Absolutely!

137 posted on 07/18/2015 8:56:26 AM PDT by ladyjane
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To: servo1969

When is Obama going to call this Marine’s family?

http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2015/07/his_name_was_thomas_sullivan_h.html

Look at the contributions made by this young man. Obama calls the family of black thugs but can’t be bothered with the deaths of young decent people.


138 posted on 07/18/2015 8:59:13 AM PDT by ladyjane
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To: servo1969; kristinn
Good afternoon. I hope you are both doing well.

I'm on record stating that I would spend 1 - 2 hours a day guarding a recruiting center. With my own arms.

If there were some clearing house where we could match up volunteers to centers (and get written permission from the landlord), we could protect those who protect us.

5.56mm

139 posted on 07/18/2015 9:07:37 AM PDT by M Kehoe
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