Isn't it true that the military has gamed out and planned for these types of situations?
Did they start to implement rescue plans when they were told they did not have CBA? What happened then?
We need a slogan to get past the MSM, keep it in the public consciousness, and get truthful answers to WTF happened!
Yes.
Did they start to implement rescue plans when they were told they did not have CBA? What happened then?
Yes, evidence points in that direction (imho), and then a bunch of cussin', yellin', and name calling after denied twice or three times (imho).
If they haven't, someone is slacking off. It is part of the job to anticipate any possible scenario and have a plan, so you don't get surprised.Did they start to implement rescue plans when they were told they did not have CBA? What happened then?
That could be, but the time to start is before you get authorization, just short of jumping off. Then when the word comes down you either go or stand down.
I'd wager the assets were ready for the green light that never came or already on the way when the commanding officers were relieved of command, then the missions were aborted.
I think the semantics matter. If you push the idea that an order was given to 'stand down' when no such order is necessary and when it wouldn't even be considered an order if the POTUS denied requests for a CBA and rescue attempt you set up an easy rebuttal for 0bama's defenders.
There is no doubt whatsoever that the assets were in motion preparing to receive an order to go.