Chapter
Training for Bomb Detection and Fighter Planes
1:17:58 - 1:23:22 (05:23)
A conversation about military training for detecting bombs and handling firearms. They also discussed their experiences riding fighter planes and helicopter flying.
Clips
The speaker reflects on the build-up to their deployment and admires the attentiveness and memory of the person they are speaking with.
1:17:58 - 1:18:37 (00:38)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the build-up to their deployment and admires the attentiveness and memory of the person they are speaking with. They briefly mention shooting artillery and ask about the favorite part of the experience.
ChapterTraining for Bomb Detection and Fighter Planes
Episode#230 – Kelsi Sheren: War, Artillery, PTSD, and Love
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The feeling of power experienced when shooting a gun is a symbiotic relationship that takes skill and precision.
1:18:37 - 1:19:54 (01:16)
Summary
The feeling of power experienced when shooting a gun is a symbiotic relationship that takes skill and precision. The moment of actually shooting the round and seeing it go is unlike any other feeling, and is comparable to being in an F-18 or Formula One car.
ChapterTraining for Bomb Detection and Fighter Planes
Episode#230 – Kelsi Sheren: War, Artillery, PTSD, and Love
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
An artillery training exercise allowed soldiers to simulate aspects of combat, such as wearing tan boots and combat gear that were previously prohibited.
1:19:55 - 1:21:59 (02:03)
Summary
An artillery training exercise allowed soldiers to simulate aspects of combat, such as wearing tan boots and combat gear that were previously prohibited.
ChapterTraining for Bomb Detection and Fighter Planes
Episode#230 – Kelsi Sheren: War, Artillery, PTSD, and Love
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The military uses simulation equipment that mimics real-life war scenarios, including allowing soldiers to feel when they've been shot and forcing them to choose how to respond to the situation.
1:21:59 - 1:23:22 (01:23)
Summary
The military uses simulation equipment that mimics real-life war scenarios, including allowing soldiers to feel when they've been shot and forcing them to choose how to respond to the situation. The Taliban has predictable strategies, such as using IEDs, suicide bombers, and civilians, especially women, to attack soldiers.