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To: snippy_about_it

Having been an Aviation Ordnanceman, and having worked with Ordnance for my career I know that this stuff is very unforgiving of any complacency or neglect during handling. The USS FORRESTAL, the USS ORISKANY, and the USS ENTERPRISE were lessons learned the hard way. Every safety regulation in the Navy's Ordnance Handling manual is written in blood. Someone had to die to get the message across. So for all of those who think ammo handling is a no brainer - THINK AGAIN!

The two types of ordnance I hated handling the most was Willie Pete (white phosphorus) and Thermite. I really wasn't fond of handling rockets either. Give me the good old GP bombs anyday.

37 posted on 03/12/2004 10:04:00 AM PST by Colt .45 ( Veteran - Pride in my Southern Ancestry! Falsum etiam est verum quod constituit superior.)

Good afternoon Colt .45, it is a reminder that many, many jobs in our services are highly dangerous. We thank you for your service.

50 posted on 03/12/2004 10:25:55 AM PST by snippy_about_it (Fall in --> The FReeper Foxhole. America's History. America's Soul.)

Even as a mortarman, I learned to treat all the ammo with respect. Thank God my crew never had to handle a real hung round or misfire even though we trained constantly for it.

62 posted on 03/12/2004 11:27:55 AM PST by SAMWolf (John Kerry is not indecisive and wishy-washy. He consistantly gives aid and comfort to our enemies.)

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