Disturbing video that I have to comment on

[Radar Chief]

Originally Posted by MOhillbilly

Alot has changed since vietnam, tactics and training for the modern rifleman are worlds apart from what they were 30+ years ago.

in the civilian world you have two choices that as humans we cant stray from when confronted w/ fear.
Self preservation in some individuals is stronger than in others.
Natures law.

Agreed. In fact a big part of why training has changed is because of the report described at the link I posted.
This is why the military and police have gone to target practicing with human shaped silhouettes. When I went through Basic we qualified shooting at "pop up Ivans", they were shaped and dressed like a Soviet soldier.
Watching shows like Top Snipper on the Military Channel they started putting the faces of known terrorists on their targets. This is all so there is more of a chance that instinct and muscle memory will take over and the soldier will think less about what exactly he's doing to another human being.

[MOhillbilly]

Originally Posted by Radar Chief

Agreed. In fact a big part of why training has changed is because of the report described at the link I posted.
This is why the military and police have gone to target practicing with human shaped silhouettes. When I went through Basic we qualified shooting at "pop up Ivans", they were shaped and dressed like a Soviet soldier.
Watching shows like Top Snipper on the Military Channel they started putting the faces of known terrorists on their targets. This is all so there is more of a chance that instinct and muscle memory will take over and the soldier will think less about what exactly he's doing to another human being.

worth a gander.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldzld4myS6w

Edit- Combat vets might not wanna hear some of this...