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ClydeFrog · September 21, 2012, 10:26 PM

I agree with Skans post. Mindset is important but you need to put it in the proper context.
When I went thru my basic training & MP school, our hammerhead drill Sgt(E-6) made us yell; "KILL" before we could eat every meal in the mess hall.
I thought this was just a stupid motivation method and didn't think much of it.

A lethal force event is fast, stressful and filled with chaos. You need to be assertive & fully prepared to use lethal force if needed but you can't walk around like RoboCop or some headcase ready to fight at a drop of a hat.

Common sense & good judgement go a long way,

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Clyde

September 21, 2012, 10:26 PM	#15
ClydeFrog Junior member Join Date: May 1, 2010 Posts: 5,797	Skans post; mindset... I agree with Skans post. Mindset is important but you need to put it in the proper context. When I went thru my basic training & MP school, our hammerhead drill Sgt(E-6) made us yell; "KILL" before we could eat every meal in the mess hall. I thought this was just a stupid motivation method and didn't think much of it. A lethal force event is fast, stressful and filled with chaos. You need to be assertive & fully prepared to use lethal force if needed but you can't walk around like RoboCop or some headcase ready to fight at a drop of a hat. Common sense & good judgement go a long way, . Clyde