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[Dibbs31]

I think i was pretty save going to the Inner Harbor.

From what I read these guys are apart of an Infantry Brigade Combat Team. Infantry men are trained to kill. Not sure if that is the best recipe for success if some of these guys are war vets with combat experience and a little PTSD.

[weams]

But at some point you wind up outside the protective zone of the NG troops.

Then you walk the gauntlet. I would avoid Baltimore.

Where do you live?

[weams]

But at some point you wind up outside the protective zone of the NG troops.

Then you walk the gauntlet. I would avoid Baltimore.

Yankee Stadium is like that everyday.

[Can_of_corn]

From what I read these guys are apart of an Infantry Brigade Combat Team. Infantry men are trained to kill. Not sure if that is the best recipe for success if some of these guys are war vets with combat experience and a little PTSD.

Your comments show a profound lack of understanding.

[Dibbs31]

Your comments show a profound lack of understanding.

Ok ok, I was being slightly facetious and don't really think anything is going to happen. But I'm pretty sure these Soldiers aren'ttrained in riot control and its not out of the realm of possibilities that something could happen. Please share your wisdom.

[Malike]

Your comments show a profound lack of understanding.

I disagree. I think the biggest danger to Baltimore right now are the National Guard. They are a bunch of loose cannons on the verge of becoming unhinged.

[weams]

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Ok ok, I was being slightly facetious and don't really think anything is going to happen. But I'm pretty sure these Soldiers aren'ttrained in riot control and its not out of the realm of possibilities that something could happen. Please share your wisdom.

How about no politics or modern warfare talk on a Baseball Forum.

[CA-ORIOLE]

From what I read these guys are apart of an Infantry Brigade Combat Team. Infantry men are trained to kill. Not sure if that is the best recipe for success if some of these guys are war vets with combat experience and a little PTSD.

Lets not be ridiculous. The National Guard is well trained to perform in these types of environments.

[Malike]

Ok ok, I was being slightly facetious and don't really think anything is going to happen. But I'm pretty sure these Soldiers aren'ttrained in riot control and its not out of the realm of possibilities that something could happen. Please share your wisdom.

You may be pretty sure, but you're wrong. Annual training is conducted by every National Guard unit in crowd control, civil disturbances and even riot containment.

[Bahama O's Fan]

What Baltimore needs tonight are some terrible thunderstorms and lightning with heavy winds and rain. Keep everyone in for a while.

[Can_of_corn]

Ok ok, I was being slightly facetious and don't really think anything is going to happen. But I'm pretty sure these Soldiers aren'ttrained in riot control and its not out of the realm of possibilities that something could happen. Please share your wisdom.

First off who would you rather have there then the Infantry? Obviously if a Military Police unit of sufficient size was available then they would be the first choice, other then that? Would you want a transportation battalion out there? Artillery maybe? Air Defense?

Secondly these are highly disciplined troops, they have set orders and rules of engagement. I would be surprised to learn that their weapons are loaded.

Thirdly they probably have had some degree of training in crowd control. I know I had some exercises and that was an intel guy attached to an air defense unit.

Fourth, combat experience would be a good thing since they are a lot less likely to get rattled if things turn south.

Fifth, I found your comment about PTSD rather offensive.

[Redskins Rick]

First off who would you rather have there then the Infantry? Obviously if a Military Police unit of sufficient size was available then they would be the first choice, other then that? Would you want a transportation battalion out there? Artillery maybe? Air Defense?

Secondly these are highly disciplined troops, they have set orders and rules of engagement. I would be surprised to learn that their weapons are loaded.

Thirdly they probably have had some degree of training in crowd control. I know I had some exercises and that was an intel guy attached to an air defense unit.

Fourth, combat experience would be a good thing since they are a lot less likely to get rattled if things turn south.

Fifth, I found your comment about PTSD rather offensive.

Nice response.

I believe in most cases, they are armed with rubber crowd control bullets, which can be lethal, but more effective in crowd control than normal semi automatic ammunition.

[Can_of_corn]

What Baltimore needs tonight are some terrible thunderstorms and lightning with heavy winds and rain. Keep everyone in for a while.

Bad weather favors the offense in a tactical situation.

If you are in a defensive position you want high visibility.

[Dibbs31]

First off who would you rather have there then the Infantry? Obviously if a Military Police unit of sufficient size was available then they would be the first choice, other then that? Would you want a transportation battalion out there? Artillery maybe? Air Defense?

Secondly these are highly disciplined troops, they have set orders and rules of engagement. I would be surprised to learn that their weapons are loaded.

Thirdly they probably have had some degree of training in crowd control. I know I had some exercises and that was an intel guy attached to an air defense unit.

Fourth, combat experience would be a good thing since they are a lot less likely to get rattled if things turn south.

Fifth, I found your comment about PTSD rather offensive.

You're right. It was a dumb thing to post and I'll take the hit on that. I'm active duty and not too familiar with National Guard training. Wasn't insinuating that another branch would be better suited for this and definitely did not mean anything offensive with the PTSD comment. I've been to war and know plenty of guys with issues from it. This is an awful situation and hope it gets resolved soon so we can all watch some Orioles baseball.

[Dipper9]

Guys, let's please get this thread focused back on the impact of this situation on the Orioles. You may continue the conversation via PM if you want, but please end it now in this thread.

Thanks.