You and I read his posts differently.
From a military standpoint, he’s right - the extra security dedicated to keeping the Prince safe is a liability. Allowing the Prince to fly his helicopter - which doesn’t preclude his ability to evacuate to safety on orders - makes more sense from this former officer’s point of view.
His presence, at least since it was published, puts a target on everyone in that base, including him.
When you asked if the poster (forgot the screen name - my bad) would take Harry’s place, he stated that he was already serving at an afghan FOB as a contractor. He answered YOUR question, but you read it as “I’m a hero but he is not”.
We differ significantly on that interpretation.
I will admit, though, your attempts to be insulting (at least in my direction) are what I find entertaining. Sorry if my lack of outrage burdens you.
Finally, in the interest of fairness, I will admit that Prince Harry is a courageous young officer, who must (and did) follow orders regarding his own safety and protection. I have no illusions about whether he was scared (he’s not too smart if he wasn’t), but he did what he was supposed to.
That doesn’t lessen the mistake made by his commanders in not better protecting his anonymity.
It also doesn’t lessen the burden on his unit - including the extra threat to every other soldier at the base - posed by his being there. That, as I read it, is what Puckster was commenting on, even if he did frame his reply as if it were Harry’s fault (I see it as a command issue).
Now, back to the entertainment, if you wish...
Prince Harry is a huge boost in the morale of British troops stationed in Afghanistan because let’s face it, the war isn’t that popular.
“I see it as a command issue”
In this I agree, and if I made it seem as if it was Harry’s responsibility alone, my bad.
I see in old school terms in that when you serve, you serve.
Someone that is of special interest for the enemy would serve to inspire a cohesive fighting attitude, not a specialized retreat.
“forgot the screen name - my bad”
That would be me.
I’ve served in the USCG from 1970-75, and now as a contractor.
In a small FOB with ANA present, I’m as much, or more, at risk than most in Afghanistan. This is a very active spot.
No weapons for personal defense, at least Rambo was able to shoot back....when he commandeered weapons.
These are just the facts.