You are correct; TSgt Chapman was hit by enemy fire and went down; other SEALs and combat controllers saw no sign of movement and assumed he was dead. Only later, reviewing drone footage, did we determine that Chapman was still alive. He fought on, and killed at least one Taliban advancing on his position before he finally died. By that time, the rest of the SOF team had moved to another position due to enemy fire. Chief Slabrinski made the only call he could under the circumstances.
thank you for your services. We are all indebted to you and others who have served this country.