Roberts-Smith

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Originally Posted by Saitch

I've never had to make a 'Life or Death', 'Kill or Be Killed' decision, take into account the lives of others, in life threatening situations, been in a 'War Zone' (although the term seems to be used loosely, these days!) or been in any of the Services.

I therefore consider it inappropriate for me to comment on the bloke's rationale or actions.

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My thoughts exactly, all i now is that lines were crossed and someone/s have to be made accountable.

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Originally Posted by oldyella 76

I used to work with a bloke, who fought in P.N. Kokoda track and they did not take prisoners. He said his commander if they had a prisioner, the commander would nod to someone and that person would March the enemy into the jungle and only one of them would come back. So it’s been going on in past wars and will probably still be done. The horrors of war.


Lindsay.

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Back then they probably didn't have the supplies or spare troops to maintain prisoners (Guards) as it would have been a lot more than just one as that Campaign progressed.

I doubt that the Japanese would have reciprocated from what I have read & history shows..

[bigsad]

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We're watching this pretty carefully. There's a very fine line being trodden in this particular thread. Should it be crossed, it won't be moved to CA. It'll be removed without notice.

If those with access to CA want to start one there, feel free, but this one won't be moved.

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Originally Posted by Saitch

I've never had to make a 'Life or Death', 'Kill or Be Killed' decision, take into account the lives of others, in life threatening situations, been in a 'War Zone' (although the term seems to be used loosely, these days!) or been in any of the Services.

I therefore consider it inappropriate for me to comment on the bloke's rationale or actions.

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That sounds like the pathetic excuses made on another forum I visit in regards to a fail old lady being tasered and it being a split second decision , trained professionals come to mind

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Originally Posted by discomatt69

That sounds like the pathetic excuses made on another forum I visit in regards to a fail old lady being tasered and it being a split second decision , trained professionals come to mind

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Wow thats a long bow to draw...

I will leave it at that and heed Brads cautionry warning

Bulletman

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Originally Posted by Saitch

I've never had to make a 'Life or Death', 'Kill or Be Killed' decision, take into account the lives of others, in life threatening situations, been in a 'War Zone' (although the term seems to be used loosely, these days!) or been in any of the Services.

I therefore consider it inappropriate for me to comment on the bloke's rationale or actions.

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Edit: Nor I have ever encountered a mentally unstable person wielding a large knife.

Seeing this from afar and only have limited information. What I see is a bigger problem for the army. Looks like there have been too many big egos that all thought they were top dog resulting in back stabbing all round. This is just the tip of it all. The biggest failure is that the command structure has failed to identify, manage and contain this

Personally I am glad this situation wasn't "contained" if it had been little or no accountability would be had and as far as "wielding a large knife" at 45kg and unable to support her own weight without a walking frame that requires both hands to use and move with I have my doubts a young healthy police officer was in much if any danger.
I will leave my opinions at that and bow out of this conversation

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Originally Posted by discomatt69

Personally I am glad this situation wasn't "contained" if it had been little or no accountability would be had and as far as "wielding a large knife" at 45kg and unable to support her own weight without a walking frame that requires both hands to use and move with I have my doubts a young healthy police officer was in much if any danger.
I will leave my opinions at that andbow out of this conversation

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As will I. :ehand:

I have been watching this "case" and this thread.

I spent 15 years in The Australian Army and I am very proud of my service. In this time I gained knowledge of certain "areas" and how they operate, and the personnel they attract.

I also served in an active theatre.

On the comments here, ............ the idiom "a little knowledge is a dangerous thing" comes to mind.

I'll say no more.