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Preparation for invasion
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2:03:28 - 2:08:50 (05:22)

The military was preparing to invade Iraq and soldiers were undergoing long-range desert mobility training and other preparations for the mission. Despite their high level of training, some soldiers were assigned seemingly mundane tasks, like route reconnaissance, which frustrated some of the older soldiers.

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The speaker reflects on military operations and shares an anecdote about a mission where the highly trained C Squadron was sent to confirm if a bridge is out or not, causing frustration amongst the older soldiers.
2:03:28 - 2:05:00 (01:32)
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Military Operations
Summary

The speaker reflects on military operations and shares an anecdote about a mission where the highly trained C Squadron was sent to confirm if a bridge is out or not, causing frustration amongst the older soldiers.

Chapter
Preparation for invasion
Episode
#51 Chris VanSant - Delta Force Operator / The Hunt for Saddam Hussein | Part 1
Podcast
Shawn Ryan Show
The speaker shares his experiences with preparing for the invasion of Iraq, including encountering soldiers who had been living in a dangerous location for months and looking up to experienced servicemen.
2:05:00 - 2:08:50 (03:50)
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Military
Summary

The speaker shares his experiences with preparing for the invasion of Iraq, including encountering soldiers who had been living in a dangerous location for months and looking up to experienced servicemen.

Chapter
Preparation for invasion
Episode
#51 Chris VanSant - Delta Force Operator / The Hunt for Saddam Hussein | Part 1
Podcast
Shawn Ryan Show