July 26th, 2005  
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Post; Re: Ft. Campbell live fire rules eased


Quote:
Originally Posted by MI Blues
Yes, I noticed as I was showing my sons around the post earlier in the week. The almost constant sound of weapons being fired on the ranges as we drove past was a welcome change.

Stay Safe 101st!
I am not deploying to Iraq, but my wife is. Thanks for the words of encouragement MI Blues.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Strongbow
Have there been any safety issues?
A soldier died a few weeks ago doing convoy live fires. Convoy live fires are more strict then ranges since you are involved with getting on and off trucks while you have rounds chambered. A number of things can go wrong on that scenario.

I remember the commanding general talking about live fires. I guess the chief complaint was that the procedures used on a range are nothing like those in combat. The Army like to use the train as you fight idealogy in training for war. I see a lot of benefit from those changes as long as there are responsible people on the ground to keep things safe.
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