"This Platoon Is Going Down Over An Espresso Maker." - Generation Kill (2008)

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"This Platoon Is Going Down Over An Espresso Maker." - Generation Kill (2008) #generationkill #war
Generation Kill is an American seven-part television miniseries produced for HBO that aired from July 13 to August 24, 2008. It is based on Evan Wright's 2004 book Generation Kill, about his experience as an embedded reporter with the US Marine Corps' 1st Reconnaissance Battalion during the 2003 invasion of Iraq, and was adapted for television by David Simon, Ed Burns, and Wright. The miniseries was directed by Susanna White and Simon Cellan Jones and produced by Andrea Calderwood. The ensemble cast includes Alexander Skarsgård as Sergeant Brad "Iceman" Colbert, Jon Huertas as Sergeant Tony "Poke" Espera, James Ransone as Corporal Josh Ray Person, and Lee Tergesen as Wright.
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In the U.S. Army, an R.T.O (Radio Telephone Operator) plays a crucial role in maintaining communication within military units. This soldier is responsible for operating and managing radio and other communication equipment, ensuring seamless and reliable transmission of voice and data messages. The R.T.O must be adept at troubleshooting technical issues, setting up and maintaining communication networks, and understanding encryption protocols to secure transmissions. They often work under high-pressure situations, coordinating with various units to relay critical information accurately and swiftly. Training for an R.T.O includes mastering various communication systems, understanding military communication protocols, and developing the ability to operate in diverse and often challenging environments. The R.T.O is essential for effective command and control in the field, linking commanders with their units and facilitating strategic and tactical operations. Losing an R.T.O in the U.S. Army can severely disrupt military operations, as this role is crucial for maintaining communication within and between units. Without an R.T.O, the unit may struggle to send and receive vital information, compromising coordination, command and control, and situational awareness. This communication breakdown can lead to delayed responses, miscommunication, and increased vulnerability during missions. Additionally, the loss can affect the morale of the unit, as the R.T.O is often a key member in ensuring operational efficiency and safety. Immediate measures would need to be taken to reestablish communication lines, either by reassigning personnel or using backup systems, to restore operational integrity. YOU CAN WATCH THIS TV MINI SERIES "GENERATION KILL" (2008), THROUGH OUR WEBSITE IN OUR BIO

[@andrewb325]

They’re Marines, but same principle.

[@namenotfound8747]

In USMC, he just make the weirdest boot we have carry all that shit.

[@GiantAsteroid-2024]

​@@namenotfound8747Most other countries, if not all, train all their soldiers & officers to operate & maintain the radio so they never find themselves in the sort of situation detailed above.

[@MrMasterNameless]

​@@namenotfound8747 same thing in the army, and the smallest guy carry the 240b because it's funny

[@eddiereyna2998]

Zero comms means a lack of communication. Unless ya improves, adapt and overcome.

[@predx13]

"Yes, they were operating the stove outside the tent. They were all wearing gloves, eye pro, kevlar, and PT belts, too."

[@Marine0451]

PT belts hahahaha

[@3eighty6]

But did they shave that morning ?

[@KeASiLeNT]

Don't forget a pro mask and the rest of the mop 4 gear

[@BirdDogey1]

PT Belt! Ha!!!!

[@SandorSoptei]

@@3eighty6 po-lice that moose-tache

[@MonoDde]

Lt. Fick was like one of only five goddamn adults in the whole battalion.

[@mikhaelis]

That's the way it is and every unit in the Corps.

[@williamguilfoyle3068]

Watched this last week, this is true and the other officers hate him for it

[@toxicman9128]

Average marine battalion

[@syberroaster2861]

Nice name tho

[@michaelallen1154]

​@@mikhaelisno lies detected there, devil! 😂

[@dave2808]

In other words: “One of your guys hurt?” “Yep” “No need for hospital right?” “Nope” “Won’t happen again?” “Roger that sir”

[@tomhenry897]

Long as not reportable NCO business Unit medics did a lot of unreportable work

[@Vinkhol]

"don't make me do paperwork for the love of god, just answer correctly"

[@USOTPC]

​@@tomhenry897Doc just got a chubby

[@juniorpinkney4733]

Huuuuaaahh

[@liamregan4975]

Actually this whole scene is really about how Fick put his ass on the line for the guys in Colbert’s squad. The leadership is all kinds of fucked up in this show, but Fick is one of the good ones and it’s shown here.

[@garreTTU2023]

Godfather and Fick both knew what was happening, and they were perfectly fine with it

[@bramvandoorn3166]

The short missed the great glance godfather gives his XO just after. They 100% knew what was up

[@michag4337]

Godfather and Chaos were 2 examples of great leadership, in a group of adhorently bad leadership. Though if you actually look into the 3 lts we're looked at pretty evenly across the board. Fick is portrayed as the bright light, but you cant blame Evan for that, fick took care of him, and being biased towards a friend is not uncommon at all.

[@aceofspadesguy4913]

@@michag4337I wouldn’t go that far. Godfather wasn’t really much better about glorywhoring than anyone else. The airfield raid was a perfect example of that. He, like many in the invasion, not just officers, were trying to make the most out of what was going to be a short war and to that end manufactured engagements. For lower ranks it’s claiming you took fire to get a CIB, for the upper echelons it’s creating needless operations just to get your unit into some action.

[@seer775]

Never should have joined.

[@aaronleverton4221]

@@aceofspadesguy4913 Yeah, the bullshit excuse after losing the unit colours by leaving a supply truck behind was pretty low-rent behaviour for the CO, especially when he rips another marine for losing his helmet. The hypocrisy was clear.

[@nercksrule]

Goddamn Godfather. That "commendation" comment was a non-verbal warning that he got lucky this time.

[@drdiscostu]

Yeah all of command burst into laughter when Fick left. They all knew.

[@THEfamouspolka]

Pretty sure godfather Said the word "commendation"... kinda a textbook meaning of the word verbal

[@samhansen6320]

​@@THEfamouspolka Commendations are given in recognition of a good well done... or commendable performance

[@SamuelGeist]

​@@THEfamouspolkaThen point was that both men knew he was being sarcastic due to the CO's clear understanding that the Lieutenant was covering for his mens' mistakes. So while it was verbal, it was not an explicit warning because he did not, in fact, call out his subordinate's BS.

[@Cubert0331]

​@@THEfamouspolkawoosh

[@horneytoad8773]

That LT had his peoples back.

[@curtislowe24]

❤q

[@hammerheadxray8152]

Precisely, a good officer doesn't through good soldier to the chipper. Who hasn't cut corners on regs down range?

[@themarlboromandalorian]

Back in the day, an LT who was the type to throw them in the chipper... They'd often get fragged. COs are much better these days. They actually listen to experience. At least, they did when I was in.

[@Khornecussion]

@@themarlboromandalorian " Oops. My LT happened to be shot in the face by a captured AK. You know these poorly kept terrorist weapons. Prone to ND'ing. "

[@Acoto]

That said, the people have to have the LT's back by not doing things that make his life worse for no reason.

[@MrAekm]

The non verbal communication between godfather and Lt fick shows how true a leader both men are. It takes guts to communicate that these are my men, and I am dealing with it at my level.

[@stephenshaw7593]

What a bunch of bullshit

[@occamsrazor1285]

@@stephenshaw7593 "What a bunch of bullshit" What part,exactly? @stephenshaw7593's assessment of what was happening? Or that it happens at all? Or that you feel this is unrealistic?

[@stephenshaw7593]

@@occamsrazor1285 Lying is wrong. So are toxic command climates. Two wrongs don't make a right. They just make two wrongs

[@occamsrazor1285]

@@stephenshaw7593 I see you've never been in this kind of situation before. Lucky you. I'll put it this way; sometimes radical honesty starts the gears turning an bureaucracy that will ultimately result in too harsh a punishment and actually make his (Fick's) AND Godfather's jobs harder. Had Fick actually said the words, Godfather would have been forced to Article 15 (at least) a lot of Marines. Too harsh a punishment for something that was ultimately corrected "internally." Fick technically didn't tell the truth, but it's not like Godfather didn't already know the truth. Fick accepted responsibility, as in he "vouched" for his platoon, that it wouldn't happen again. This satisfied the issue without having to get bigger forces involved. You think Godfather wanted to be out an entire platoon? Or even a single squad for something so bullshit? Oh; and the obligatory "tell me x without telling me x": tell me you never served without telling me you never served. So what makes you think you have the experience to draw from?

[@stephenshaw7593]

@@occamsrazor1285 Try again buddy. I was an officer for more than 6 years and a platoon leader for more than 2. The fact that you're pressured to lie as a leader to protect your guys is bullshit. I've been in that situation more times than I can count. That's why I left the military. I don't like having to choose between lying or protecting my team. Who the heck are you? Probably just some salty boomer who never served a day in his life or some career officer hack who sold his soul to keep moving up the ranks and would throw his guys under the bus at the drop of a hat

[@dansots]

If asked, you were always there when it happened. Once said I wasn't and my ass chewing was worse than the guy who actually fucked up.

[@JeffreyMarciano]

Could you elaborate a bit in the logic on this? Honestly not getting why the tending officier relaying the situation being there changes anything

[@thomasschulze6715]

@@JeffreyMarciano when you don't vouch for it then it means the story isn't water proof! Meaning there is a risk of getting fucked down the line for lying and reporting a lie!

[@Veltrosstho]

Everyone is the babysitter for everyone below them at all times. Accountability prevents marines from being left in deserts during training exercises and dying of dehydration. ​@@JeffreyMarciano

[@WhiskerDooz]

​@JeffreyMarciano it's comradery and integrity. When you fuck up, own that shit and your leadership will be easy on you or straight up not do anything because you were honest. If a single man in a squad shits the bed, we all shit the bed so best to own it as a team. Teamwork teamwork teamwork.

[@prointernetuser]

​@@JeffreyMarcianooh you weren't there? so you can't be sure what happened. your words are heresays and empty. get someone who was there, here.

[@ardreambystander6988]

Godfather knew it was all BS from Fick 😂 but all that mattered was that Ray was still able to fight and wouldn’t be a hindrance to the upcoming operation. He just had to address it in a professional manner. Respect for both Officers here.

[@hammerheadxray8152]

A good officer covers for his men for simple mistakes. We've all been there, cut a corner. I suspect the burn victim in question was well liked, squared away. Blue Falcons get thrown in the chipper

[@AltruisticEgo]

A good officer and NCO are like a middle in a hay stack hard to find in todays military

[@Prodigysportsman]

"Covers for his men"? Like lie?

[@hammerheadxray8152]

@@Prodigysportsman yes. Lie. I wasn't sure I had to sound it out

[@therussianyetishow1238]

@@Prodigysportsman Lie, cover up, conspire, extort, hell whatever it takes to save the headache, ass chewing, loss of men or paperwork that would otherwise be entailed. Keep it to just exchanging words like this, because words are cheap and you definitely ain’t rich enough to cash any checks.

[@Prodigysportsman]

@@hammerheadxray8152 just making sure we are clear.

[@christophersmith2091]

An officer worth a damn. That's rare.

[@lucianfrostbane]

Well considering he tried to stop his captain calling danger close fire mission on his own men id say so. What made that part funnier was the captain in question not only didnt know what danger close meant but was using the wrong codes. Even the radio guy said to alpha "your mission is approved as your codes are correct"

[@robertcervantes9843]

This is actually brilliant military tongue ine cheek comedy politics.

[@Grizzy98639]

This show did a great job exposing how some leaders are excellent and will go to bat for their Marines, while others put the lives of their subordinates in danger due to their egos and incompetance. Fick was damn good.

[@cisco3111]

Aka your lucky we're on the eve of the biggest invasion since 1991 and we have bigger shit to worry about.

[@DansilSchroeder]

It was actually the biggest invasion SINCE NORMANDY which is wild to consider. They kicked ass faster than in 1991

[@AJPMUSIC_OFFICIAL]

Godfather knew 😂

[@danmckeown7673]

Not only did Godfather know he led the conversation

[@ThePyroRob]

I highly recommend anyone who hasn’t watched Generation Kill, to go ahead and watch it, 10/10

[@arctic4299]

Why? (Geuienly asking)

[@Billy-je6mq]

​@arctic4299 fruity rudi, that's why 😂

[@ThePyroRob]

@@arctic4299 I found it highly entertaining, the acting is great, it focuses on a less talked about time in history, the story is based around a reporters experiences whilst embedded in a marine battalion so it’s quite authentic, and it doesn’t shy away from anything that happened; friendly fire, civilians suffering the most, incompetent leadership, the effects of war on the soldiers etc. Equally you get a lot of laughter and camaraderie from the marines, so the show strikes a good balance

[@DedMan516]

​@@Billy-je6mq FRUITY RUDI!!!!

[@crazybiscut]

And im just a teenage dirtybag baby

[@TobeWilsonNetwork]

“You might want to write up commendations” lol

[@grast5150]

this is how officers are supposed act in conjunction with their NCO's. The CO and company NCO does not need to know the details. The mistake happened and associated soldiers were disciplined. In the Navy, I was lucky to have two weapons officers and a great Master Chief which provided this type of cover for their divisions. There are somethings the CO does not need to know.

[@CubeInspector]

This would be a battalion commander not a company commander.

[@MrJH101]

I saw it as Godfather being able to smell the BS but he just didn’t want to make a big deal of it before their upcoming operation. He had a lot on his plate already, so dealing with an NJP before their push in country was something that he just didn’t want to deal with as much as them. Telling LT Fick to “consider writing some of these men up for commendation” was just him being sarcastic and was actually saying to make sure these men are squared away. He was never actually gonna give any of them commendations over this. I think there were hidden layers to it because Godfather has been in LT Fick’s boots before when he was a PL and he knows damn well that these Marines were probably up to no good, but he also knows it would hurt more to push into the matter so he gives them a warning.

[@Shade01982]

The CO was 100% absolutely aware of what was going on though.

[@grast5150]

@@Shade01982 Depends on the CO, I had one CO which did not care so long as the job was getting done and we made him look good. My last CO was clueless, and he assumed things were being done correctly even though his Chiefs quarters and most of the command staff were not really following his orders to the tee.

[@kenkleinsasser8165]

Haha just like the Colonel on MASH who got his Purple Heart when his moonshine still, blew up on Guam.

[@harryjoe860]

I know a guy who got a purple heart because some glass cut his hand while they got shot at

[@Hellhound23691]

@@harryjoe860Purple heart for a broken nose when he tripped running to a shelter.

[@vibrant3lk327]

You could how angry Iceman was even though he was so absolutely professional in his question !!😂

[@mikesmnell414]

I like how they captured the gaze and body language of higher ups.

[@panelvixen]

A cook was injured lighting a burner for the field kitchen. It was already over a 100 degrees outside and at the time the burners used kerosene. The cook had to go to the hospital but was okay after a week or so. Not long after the burners were switched to using JP8.

[@ThatSB]

What did the outside temp have to do with it?

[@CriminalWeasel]

​@@ThatSBBecause no one wants to be outside the shade of the tent in 100° weather.

[@jmackmcneill]

​@@ThatSBthe kerosene fuel has a boiling point not much higher than that. (and it may have been hotter still inside the tent). The stoves were fueled with kerosene because it was expected to be used in cold climates. Thus switching to the JP8 a heavier fuel oil less likely to produce explosive fumes.

[@bennett420316]

​@@jmackmcneillWhat is JP8

[@DragoonZeroAlpha]

Multi-purpose ground & aviation fuel also capable of being used by multiple engines & purposes in us armed forces

[@wattsnottaken1]

Damn I need rewatch GK forgot how good it is. All the HBO war mini series slap hard AF

[@tristan8218]

I just finished it I always hate the last episode when it ends

[@jerryrexmmiiireg3271]

The book was just as entertaining

[@thisfuckingkai]

Stop saying slap cornball. Music slaps. Slap yourself and the ogre that birthed you.

[@g00gleisgayerthanaids56]

I mean, if youre a noncombat pog or a civilian, but if you served, then all these war miniseries shows suck complete dick. Its all just drama first and foremost. Go watch restrepo, watch the real thing, not hollywood nullshit.

[@blood7927]

That’s a good Lieutenant.

[@bmouch1018]

The military teaches you how to turn an L into a W

[@slutslayer2646]

That thing godfather says at the end was code for: keep your men in check or I will

[@mikaelferrer1645]

It really PISSED ME OFF that Fick was the only competent and actual good leader (i’m not counting captain Bryan, he was also good leader) in that whole batallion, but i guess that was intended

[@angelf3365]

Was Capt Bryon the one who dropped Encino man

[@jamesclees6439]

And godfather knew that

[@MasculinityIsFundamental]

IFL Nate Fick. Don't tell him, because he's a liberal who tripped into being .mil. God bless him. I hear he's banging out huge amounts of money, now. Good for him.

[@astrosherlock374]

The sister company's captain was extremely competent as well.

[@jarredpickle4916]

@@angelf3365 Yes

[@hotwaff]

One of the best pieces of advice I got from someone when I was put in charge of other people was "you are now a shit umbrella." Handle it internally, for sure, but protect them from the bullshit of beaurocracy.

[@eric97909]

“Shit umbrella”, nice, I’ll be adding that to my lexicon

[@JPINFV]

Yep. I get to yell at my people. Other people don't get to yell at my people. ...and most complaints are handled by telling the complainant, "Yep, we'll handle it." and either promptly forget about it or a quick, "FYI, thing happened, but don't worry about it."

[@michiganrailfan2141]

Unfortunately that's what a lot of people who are supposed to be leaders fail at. They're just looking for their next promotion. They don't realize that their subordinates are really the ones who can make or break your next promotion.

[@adamwhite7930]

Godfather knew. Godfather accepted. So many of you are missing what actually occurred in this scene.

[@occamsrazor1285]

Indeed. That slow nod was an acknowledgment of Lt. Fick's protecting his Marines. The incident was dealt with and rectified, operational readiness was not reduced.

[@andrewb325]

They both see the bigger picture

[@olsailordan]

It’s crystal clear! The LT. told the story of what happened, stuck to it, and the CO knows it. That’s why the CO recommended that the LT put some of his men in for commendations, to solidify the story….They’re sticking to! They don’t teach that kind of leadership at Annapolis, OCS, nor can you find that in any marine officers handbook. 😉 🫡🦅🌎⚓️

[@CubeInspector]

No one is missing it. But I get it, you need to feel smart

[@cykeok3525]

@@CubeInspector You doing okay?

[@wtls000]

Lt Fick is GOATed

[@snowman7992]

Besides the nonverbal warning of “I know what actually happened and I know that you know I know” I feel like there’s also a message of respect from one leader to another in seeing the younger leader be willing to cover for his men (or at least be willing to get shit on beside them). That unspoken virtue of a leader is something Godfather approves of and wants to foster Likely godfather is remembering his own times when he was the guy who fucked up and the guy who stood between higher command & his men who fucked up. He may even be making a mental note to pay special attention to him to see if there’s potential for further promotion

[@gsp8489]

"He had completed his camp stove safety online course, printed his certificate, and everyone in the vicinity was wearing their PT belts as well, Sir."

[@chocolat-kun8689]

And here they thought they would get the bad news.

[@mnandeazy34]

No news as to wether JLo is dead or not

[@AndrewBaynar]

Unspoken spokens

[@aussieman4791]

Now we're onto Generation Kill shorts, I'm not complaining.

[@meuricehunt3104]

Check out SAS Rogue Heroes for a good time

[@diablo56100]

Hitman’s CO, the Captain (whose name escapes other than his nickname Encino Man) was really an incompetent leader. So many times he led his men to the point he was about to have a death count. Thank God for Fick and Gunney. Those two kept Hitman sane.

[@TheElite1102]

The portrayal of McGraw and Encino Man is the closest to retarted you can ever get

[@GhostEye31]

I don't think they ever named him, the same for Captain America, probably to avoid possible libel charges and all that. I can't remember if Fick named them in his book though this is based on Evan Wright's(the reporters) book.

[@rogainegaming6924]

Captain America? His name is Dave Bradshaw. Supposedly he was a stud of an intelligence officer, but he completely floundered with recon

[@MrJdub454]

I remember the gunny being a dick bag in the show. He was hoarding batteries for.himself and the CO but not giving any to the guys that needed them for thermals.

[@MrIdiotkiwi]

​@@MrJdub454 ficks platoon gunny, not the company gunny.

[@ItsGavynftw]

The way officers politically talk with one another will forever irritate me.

[@badkarma11b]

Im a mustang, but we don’t talk like this.

[@RatherCrunchyMuffin]

I've never talked like this w any other officer. This seemed corny and hollywood

[@anjaneyasreetrout2444]

​@@RatherCrunchyMuffin Officers DO talk like this. Especially when the matter is serious.

[@CubeInspector]

​@@anjaneyasreetrout2444 no we don't.

[@masonagent4009]

@@RatherCrunchyMuffinit was probably like this because he wanted to let him know he’s not fucking around and wanted to get his point across that this wasn’t just some “look at us we’re officers let’s talk normally” situation. his ass was playing russian roulette

[@prointernetuser]

this scene is comedic af

[@WhiteIkiryo-yt2it]

These guys will get commendations but Zach Hazard still has nothing for gauging over 1000 weapons in a day. Bureaucracy is the enemy of common sense.

[@TheAlmightyToaster01]

He got ptsd from ft polk not iraq

[@fbo717]

the commendation comment was facetious, he knew fick was lying and said this to make a point. it IS ridiculous that anyone would get a commendation for a stove blowing up, thats exactly why he said it, ya fool

[@CatDaddyMane]

We used to watch this in Iraq on repeat. Took me back to the days of trading hard drives for movies and coming across pics/vids of other Marines wives 💪🏿 good times

[@meuricehunt3104]

Check out SAS Rogue Heroes for a good time

[@omcorc]

The best part of the second scene that’s left out is the look on the XO’s face after Fick doctored up the story. Priceless.

[@jordanwlkr1]

The best part of this whole scene are all of the facial expressions from everyone else in the tent. Everyone knew what was up. But you handle shit at the lowest level possible. LT was one of the good ones.

[@chiyo-chanholocaust8143]

"Recomend those men for the medal of honor lieutenant"

[@seankoas]

It almost seems like there are regulations for a reason

[@SomeoneElseInTheComments]

"No, no, all regs bad" - Junior enlisted Marines.

[@CubeInspector]

Wheb you're deployed most regulations are just a nuisance

[@oldman4021]

I WAS an R.T.O., no comment about the Lt. Better make sure you get a better man to replace that Sparks.

[@charliebrenton4421]

GK never gets the respect it deserves. It was so so good. Hell CODMW stole like an entire bridge crossing scene from Generation Kill.

[@meuricehunt3104]

Check out SAS Rogue Heroes for a good time

[@Maninthebox88]

That little snippet said a lot without saying it. “I know what happened, I know you’re covering for your men, and I trust you enough to know you’re not gonna let it affect your capability so this is a freebie”.

[@Rusty_Shackleford137]

Servicing a 148. Now thats some classic shit

[@Debbie338]

I LOVED that show. Alexander Skarsgard didn’t hurt, either.

[@JasonSinatra-s3e]

THATS how you LEAD

[@ij1376]

He just lied to his face that's amazing lol

[@SomeoneElseInTheComments]

In the seconds after this clip, the glances shared around the room make it obvious that both Lieutenant Fick and Colonel Ferrando know they're both spewing straight bullshit, but bullshit that keeps their men from going to jail on the eve of an invasion and thus down people.

[@jedijack3377]

They both knew it was a lie, real recognize real

[@jjalbers2715]

Oh Godfather knew, he had been in the Marines long enough.

[@andrewb325]

CYA. Well done LT

[@dartru]

A Leader fades the heat for his guys then corrects them himself.

[@GaveMeGrace1]

ROFL! That’s for a great way to wake up my brain with laughter today.

[@lyingcat9022]

“LT Fick… Last question. Were your men wearing their PT belts?” “…Well uh no sir.” “Article 15’s for all of you”

[@mmclaurin8035]

That LT was the real hero of the series.

[@rayjenkins5832]

Anything except more paperwork and explanations

[@Brian-px9gu]

Good leaders realize NJP is a tool for maintaining good order and discipline. Ensuring troop welfare and mission accomplishment. If NJP your Marines is going to degrade that then you don’t use it. Good leaders know that. There are other ways to handle that in house to get your point across. Fick was a great example of this and understood his Marines came first so his unit could effectively perform their duties and accomplish their mission. The CO knew this as well that the commanders and leaders closer to the Marines will know what is more effective for achieving that.

[@ownlydown5933]

Haha. as they say No News Is good news

[@Sean-sn9ld]

Knew he was lying but respected him for sticking up for his men

[@christianeasley767]

MARCH 17, 2003--can I get one dozen of silver stars --please!!!!!!

[@Byepolarchaos]

I served in Germany in 1982 after I’ve been given permission to train with rangers in Spain on a number of weekends I ended up getting seriously injured on a number of parachute jumps out of a C130 I believe it was a C-130 breaking my leg, fractured my hip in about another 10 different bones. All hell broke loose when I was unexpectedly told her everything I did was not correct and was technically without permission two months later I was awarded a medal. My commander was awarded a medal and everybody involved was giving an award. This absolutely happens constantly.

[@rustyjohnson9558]

Seriously injured on a "number" of jumps??? Perhaps you were doing it wrong. Were you airborne qualified? Perhaps you were jumping in the mountains. Everyone knows that the Rangers in Spain drop mainly in the Plain....

[@SteezySteez2011]

@@keithmarlowe5569sounds like it was written by a schizophrenic.

[@Byepolarchaos]

@@rustyjohnson9558 No, we were jumping or as I was saying low altitude jump about 2000 feet unfortunately we jumped in the area we shouldn’t have jumped and I hit a tree. It was my last jump in the military. We should’ve been jumping at 5000 feet.

[@rustyjohnson9558]

@@Byepolarchaos That is such a cool story. I bet you have neat scars to show for it. So, where did you complete jump school? Did you make all 25 of the mandatory jumps in jump school? What is the first point of performance when exiting a military aircraft? What is the second point of contact in a PLF?

[@Byepolarchaos]

@@rustyjohnson9558 There’s no need need scars for years I wouldn’t go swimming. I made a 100% full recovery and actually returned to participate in the first gulf war is the fire control and Abram tank.

[@Foxtrop13]

"we have found that your injuries are related to your service"

[@robluxipiech4033]

The last quip about accomodations was his backhand saying, "this one's free, next ones not"

[@jamesdouglas6977]

Just a reminder that Lt Fick had already operated in Afghanistan so although he’s an Lt he knew the proper USMC way to handle a situation and not burn any of his men.

[@SoulStealer2012]

Did Godfather know he was bullshitting?

[@randomguy6079]

For sure, you can see it in his eyes and his mention of commendations

[@cyberneticshadow5572]

Without a doubt

[@DonRoyalX]

@@randomguy6079mention of commendations was the giveaway haha

[@CubeInspector]

​@@DonRoyalX yeah no senior officer wants to give some lowly Lance an award

[@mikhaelis]

No godfather was borderline incompetent. He was unable to see the incompetency of those under him because he shared the same incompetence. And the last episode and the last scene when the rolling Stone reporter is talking to him he says that he always believes his officers because he has to. We also seem to make bad judgment calls and thinking that lieutenant fick is a bad leader when he was the best leader in that unit. And he also thought "captain America" was an outstanding leader.

[@rastusdarklord4325]

Must watch series

[@Bajicoy]

Turned around from monumental fick up to monumental fick down

[@donermitallesohnescharf2869]

Fick in German actually means Fuck LMAOOOOOOOO

[@bryanaa196]

This scene actually foreshadowed what happened in the end to the other team leader/1stSgt(?) that was under Captain America. There was a fvck up by Lt. C. America but his Sgt. got the blame and even though God father knows it he can't admit/address it because not only it would put his entire Battalion under investigation where they'll get suspended to conduct further operations it would also put the Marines to shame. Great series ❤

All involved characters displayed great in character acting. ❤ This stove alone has a better love story than twilight.

[@Qanqs]

What actually happened? Ive never seen it

[@yazzis3961]

they used it inside the tent. The show is Generation Kill. Its on MAX. very good

[@nilloc93]

The start of the clip is the truth and then the Lt. Lied about it to his bosses so that no one got in trouble.

[@mr_hitstick.4217]

Sick show i forgot about this 1

[@esbam2002]

Had a guy in BCT somehow get a practice frag into the barracks, and was looking into the hole at the bottom of the body when it went off. He claimed it 'just' fell apart. Not sure how you can miss the pin coming out, the safety clip that you literally have to physically remove, and the lever flying off. Either way he ended up with powder burns and metal fragments in his face and eyes getting transported to the hospital. I'm sure the DSs loved the CID investigation the next day.

[@bubblesculptor]

Going to war over espresso sounds better than over oil

[@wojciechgrodnicki6302]

The Wire goes to war. 👏

[@trainknut]

My favourite game to play when watching this series is “what did and didn’t Godfather know?” I feel like the boldness to lie directly to his CO’s face to protect one of his men lowkey made him proud. “At least one officer in this battalion isn’t a fuckup”

[@argophontes]

*That* is a good leader. The best officers are expert shit shields, protecting their subordinates from as much as possible, then dealing with any issues *within* the platoon.

[@SneakySquidStreams]

Lt. Fick playing The Game of Houses like a fucking master.

[@FrederickFokker]

Generation Kill was a damn fine series and I have watched it many times over.

[@Cailus3542]

My grandfather (French) was a die-hard lover of the sea. He worked in Messageries Maritimes, had an uncle who served in the Marine Nationale during WW1, was even friends with Eric Taberly. He kept a large glass case in his bedroom full of miniature warships and civilian ships, especially French ones. It was a large collection, yet weirdly enough, there was not a single French pre-dreadnought to be found.

[@isaiahusselmann5141]

Current RTO of almost 2 1/2 years in the army, and I can tell you it's not an easy job because you won't know everything, unlike it, fellow, mos 25U. Rto is very, very important and also quite dangerous in certain situations

[@alex-qd4oz]

Was he servicing the 148 properly?

[@crs2379]

He had a spanner and a wire brush and everything.

[@BOBBIEVALINTINE]

I love how the video didn't show the next scene where they are in full nbc gear digging i presume a hole or trench. Gotta love those quick "Remediation" sessions. 😂😂

[@AlkalineGamingHD]

Pro insight. Godfather was seeing if Fick would put it in writing beyond their unit. Testing to see how far the lie drove deep.

[@NightSentinel51]

The military doesn't care about the fuck up as long as you can word it in a way that make everyone look good. For example, we didn't flip a car. We had to take action to prevent an accident and in the course of action and quick thinking of the troops, no life were lost.

[@williamnone]

Based LT had his people's back!

[@paul_crisp]

Love these kinda videos Peachy. Only drama is I now want to order every single McCullough book!

[@mr.highschoollocksmith6080]

Lt. Fick was basically the only officer in this show, besides Mattis, who actually had a good head on their shoulders. I always wish my platoon commander was Fick.

[@shiloh1994]

You know you're awesome when LT literally lies to the CO'S face to save your asses.

[@swirlygamer6247]

The white hair guy knows what truly happened. They know people make mistakes and that it shouldn't happen again

[@kapnerad]

"This platoon is going down over an espresso maker." Yep, welcome to the military, Marine. Hoorah.

[@jay-by1se]

I'm so glad I was army infantry.

[@cheekibreeki3902]

Is there a show like this that takes place in the later years of the Iraq war? A show like this about the falluja invasion would be great

[@thewatcher4552]

A real LT! I had a few of those during my time!

[@adamb.8945]

this scene is so much better after having g joined the Marines and learned tue subtext in this conversation.

[@Dark-Mustang]

I love the way he talks...

[@9995-q1u]

This is called, mutual re-remembering what happened.

[@TheDylls]

Commendation is much too far, meaning "You're talking BS, we both know it, and I respect it"

[@user-xz9hu4rd2v]

Having been once a Lieutenant like this guy, I know for a fact his commanding officer would clearly know he’s full of shit but would give him credit for coming up with an acceptable story.

[@Thewaldo12345]

I just finished Generation Kill last night. It was awesome.