Episode
Serial S02 - Ep. 6: 5 O’Clock Shadow
58:48
Published: Thu Feb 04 2016
Description
Why did Bowe Bergdahl walk off?
Chapters
Mark asks Bo about the 380-page statement he gave to General Kenneth Dahl, who was assigned to investigate Bo's actions leading up to his decision to leave the platoon, not his time with the Taliban.
00:00 - 01:30 (01:30)
Summary
Mark asks Bo about the 380-page statement he gave to General Kenneth Dahl, who was assigned to investigate Bo's actions leading up to his decision to leave the platoon, not his time with the Taliban.
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The story of a former prisoner of war highlights the importance of listening, watching, and helping your team, as well as the impact of leadership decisions.
01:30 - 07:36 (06:06)
Summary
The story of a former prisoner of war highlights the importance of listening, watching, and helping your team, as well as the impact of leadership decisions. It also reveals how prisoners of war are treated and how their military training helps them survive in such situations.
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The speaker discusses how the cigarette ritual can be seen as a bonding experience in the military.
07:36 - 11:56 (04:20)
Summary
The speaker discusses how the cigarette ritual can be seen as a bonding experience in the military. Additionally, they express their admiration for a senior drill sergeant and their disappointment in other leaders above them.
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The US military was sent into Afghanistan in response to the 9/11 attacks, and President Obama declared the situation to be "increasingly perilous".
11:56 - 16:48 (04:51)
Summary
The US military was sent into Afghanistan in response to the 9/11 attacks, and President Obama declared the situation to be "increasingly perilous". Units like the first of the 501st were doing tours in Iraq and then heading straight back out to Afghanistan.
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A soldier describes the stark contrast between the comfort of their own equipment and the deteriorating conditions of the enemy's equipment after firing too many rounds.
16:48 - 21:33 (04:45)
Summary
A soldier describes the stark contrast between the comfort of their own equipment and the deteriorating conditions of the enemy's equipment after firing too many rounds.
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A first-hand account of the stress and distractions of unexpected interruptions during military missions.
21:33 - 28:02 (06:28)
Summary
A first-hand account of the stress and distractions of unexpected interruptions during military missions.
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A soldier details his frustrations with the daily routine of the military and how difficult it can be to come back home.
28:02 - 32:04 (04:02)
Summary
A soldier details his frustrations with the daily routine of the military and how difficult it can be to come back home.
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After experiencing a dangerous mission, soldiers in a platoon in Afghanistan express frustration that their mission seems dangerous and unhelpful to regular Afghans.
32:04 - 36:42 (04:38)
Summary
After experiencing a dangerous mission, soldiers in a platoon in Afghanistan express frustration that their mission seems dangerous and unhelpful to regular Afghans.
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An explanation of the challenges that the US military faced in Afghanistan due to the complex societal structures and power dynamics within the country, leading to a failure to understand the Afghan perspective on the conflict.
36:42 - 42:07 (05:24)
Summary
An explanation of the challenges that the US military faced in Afghanistan due to the complex societal structures and power dynamics within the country, leading to a failure to understand the Afghan perspective on the conflict.
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Four guys go on a camping trip and end up sleeping on a bare hill with a town nearby.
42:07 - 48:46 (06:39)
Summary
Four guys go on a camping trip and end up sleeping on a bare hill with a town nearby. They were insulted and accused of being child rapists by a passerby.
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The episode discusses allegations of war crimes committed by American soldiers in Afghanistan and the controversy surrounding the suppression of evidence and testimonies.
48:46 - 52:10 (03:24)
Summary
The episode discusses allegations of war crimes committed by American soldiers in Afghanistan and the controversy surrounding the suppression of evidence and testimonies.
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The podcast recounts a story of a soldier being abandoned at an observation post in Afghanistan and the challenges he faced there and after returning to base.
52:10 - 56:25 (04:15)
Summary
The podcast recounts a story of a soldier being abandoned at an observation post in Afghanistan and the challenges he faced there and after returning to base. He reflects on the importance of trust among members of the military and the potential dangers of personal agendas overriding mission objectives.
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The speaker reflects on the impact of Serial Podcast, questioning if those filled with hate and judgement will change their mind despite the presentation of the true story.
56:25 - 58:42 (02:17)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the impact of Serial Podcast, questioning if those filled with hate and judgement will change their mind despite the presentation of the true story.