Topic: Soldier survives attack; captures, medically treats sniper

AJChenMPH · July 18th, 2005

You have got to be kidding me. And there's video to boot!

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Originally Posted by Army Times

July 15, 2005

During a routine patrol in Baghdad June 2, Army Pfc. Stephen Tschiderer, a medic, was shot in the chest by an enemy sniper, hiding in a van just 75 yards away. The incident was filmed by the insurgents.

Tschiderer, with E Troop, 101st “Saber” Cavalry Division, attached to 3rd Battalion, 156th Infantry Regiment, 256th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, was knocked to the ground from the impact, but he popped right back up, took cover and located the enemy’s position.

After tracking down the now-wounded sniper with a team from B Company, 4th Battalion, 1st Iraqi Army Brigade, Tschiderer secured the terrorist with a pair of handcuffs and gave medical aid to the terrorist who’d tried to kill him just minutes before.

See the video of the attack.

Read the account of the incident from the 256th Brigade Combat Team.

Pfc. Stephen Tschiderer is a native of Mendon, N.Y.

http://www.armytimes.com/story.php?f...925-976420.php

Charge 7 · July 18th, 2005

Hippocrates would be proud. I certainly am. Way to go PFC!

Locke · July 18th, 2005

hes certainally a professional medic (a professional infantryman might not have left a breathing terrorist around

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MontyB · July 18th, 2005

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Originally Posted by Locke

hes certainally a professional medic (a professional infantryman might not have left a breathing terrorist around

)

Very true although professional sniper wouldnt have given him the chance.

However you have to admire the guy's pressence of mind and professionalism I certainly dont think I would have been enthusiastic about treating the "sniper".

Italian Guy · July 18th, 2005

Mmmmhmm sounds like it's not just Abu Grahib freaks, then

ghost457 · July 18th, 2005

dang, that is professionalism. i would have just shot the terrorist.

Charge 7 · July 18th, 2005

I believe he furthered our cause far more in sparing the sniper and treating his wounds than he ever could've in eliminating one more terrorist. Here is clearly shown the difference between what we hope for the world and what they do. And that has relevance beyond words and is worlds away from one more dead terrorist.

03USMC · July 18th, 2005

He did a helluva job. And exactly what he was trained to do. Kudos to the Medic.

That being said. I will say. He's a better man than me. I don't know that I would have worried much about treating him after he tried to pop me.

vargsriket · July 18th, 2005

Interesting just how Hollywood really exaggerates all the blood and the impact when a man is shot in a movie. I don't understand though, was he wearing a vest with ceramic plates? Because that's the only thing, as far as I know, that can stop a 7.62 round, assuming the Iraqis were using an AK (SVD perhaps?), but even then broken ribs, unconsciousness and such are common occurances after being shot. He got up pretty quick and moved lively after falling on the ground.

War's full of surprises.

Whispering Death · July 18th, 2005

Oh yeah, that guy is truely a good hearted american man. If it was me, and I caught up to the guy who shot me? oooooh man abu-garib would look like a roudy college party compared to what I'd do to him.

July 18th, 2005	Post 2
Charge 7 Master Gunner	Hippocrates would be proud. I certainly am. Way to go PFC! __________________ "Do not forget your dogs of war, your big guns, which are the most-to-be respected arguments of the rights of kings." - Frederick the Great, King of Prussia

July 18th, 2005	Post 3
Locke Tribuni Angusticlavii	hes certainally a professional medic (a professional infantryman might not have left a breathing terrorist around ) __________________ If I am asked what we are fighting for, I can reply in two sentences. In the first place, to fulfil a solemn international obligation . . . an obligation of honor which no self-respecting man could possibly have repudiated. I say, secondly, we are fighting to vindicate the principle that small nationalities are not to be crushed in defiance of international good faith at the arbitrary will of a strong and overmastering Power. Author: Rt. Hon. Herbert Henry Asquith Source: Statement, to House of Commons, Declaration of War with Germany, Aug. 4, 1914

July 18th, 2005	Post 5
Italian Guy Legatus Legionis Gear	Mmmmhmm sounds like it's not just Abu Grahib freaks, then __________________ "Freedom is the sure possession of those alone who have the courage to defend it". Pericles.

July 18th, 2005	Post 8
03USMC Milforum Moderator Gear	He did a helluva job. And exactly what he was trained to do. Kudos to the Medic. That being said. I will say. He's a better man than me. I don't know that I would have worried much about treating him after he tried to pop me. __________________ The only people I like besides my wife and children are MARINES. Col. Oliver North USMC

July 18th, 2005	Post 6
ghost457 Primus Pilus	dang, that is professionalism. i would have just shot the terrorist.

July 18th, 2005	Post 7
Charge 7 Master Gunner	I believe he furthered our cause far more in sparing the sniper and treating his wounds than he ever could've in eliminating one more terrorist. Here is clearly shown the difference between what we hope for the world and what they do. And that has relevance beyond words and is worlds away from one more dead terrorist.

July 18th, 2005	Post 9
vargsriket Immunes	Interesting just how Hollywood really exaggerates all the blood and the impact when a man is shot in a movie. I don't understand though, was he wearing a vest with ceramic plates? Because that's the only thing, as far as I know, that can stop a 7.62 round, assuming the Iraqis were using an AK (SVD perhaps?), but even then broken ribs, unconsciousness and such are common occurances after being shot. He got up pretty quick and moved lively after falling on the ground. War's full of surprises.

July 18th, 2005	Post 10
Whispering Death Tribuni Angusticlavii Gear	Oh yeah, that guy is truely a good hearted american man. If it was me, and I caught up to the guy who shot me? oooooh man abu-garib would look like a roudy college party compared to what I'd do to him.

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