My son has just finished his Army training , and he is being ship out to Iraq in 30 days.
But what I want to find out is .WHAT IS THE LIFE EXPECTINCE 88 MIKE UNIT....FUEL TRUCK DRIVER ,
2007-11-17 14:22:04 · 18 answers · asked by Hillbilly 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
they told my son today that the life expectancy for is unit is 28 days..... thanks to all that replied
2007-11-21 08:43:12 · update #1
Wow. I haven't heard anyone talk about Life Expectince like that unless it came fromt he Vietnam Veterans or those still in from the Cold War.
No one can ever promis anything, but as Fuel Truck Driver your son should be in good hands. More then likely he will work at a large FOB since that is where most of the vehicles are at and he will fueling them. Should he have to drive FOB to FOB to transport fuel, still less worries. The major routes that are used by convoys are swept several times a day by aircraft, ground units, and helecopters looking for any threats. While yes, there is always a threat...the vehicles armor these days is a lot different then the vehicles prior to the war.
The worst thing you can do for yourself is to worry for your son and watch the news daily. The news will always report the "worst case scenerio" in all of Iraq and Afghanistan. When you compare that to the 200,000 plus troops in both theaters, it really isn't as bad as people make it out to be.
2007-11-17 14:32:45 · answer #1 · answered by B. Wags 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I just read an interesting statistic. I cannot remember the source on the web but here goes:
1981-1982 were two years when the United States was not engaged in any military action any where in the world.
Pick any two years of the current Iraq war.
More Military members died percentage wise during 1981-1982 then died in Iraq. The reason for the percentage wise is that they were more military personnel during 1981-1982 then there are now. The biggest cause of death during that time period was accidents.
I wish your son all the best. May he come home safe and sound. The odds are on his side.
2007-11-17 23:45:43 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't know any of these people, but even though it seems weird to me to call something on the internet a blessing, I think the warmth of these peoples answers are a blessing to you. They are trying to reassure you, and they should be. He is Gods hands just as we all are. Just pray, regardless of if you worry constantly, or carry on your life and expect your son back the date he is scheduled to be back, your thoughts wont help him a thousand miles away. Be strong, for him, and for yourself. He may be just as scarred on the inside as you, be a strong foundation for him in case he needs it.
I am really sorry if this is offensive to you, but you are probably just as likely to die on your way to work, as he would be to encounter fatal situation over there, and if he does encounter one....He has the backup of the United States Army. God Bless you and all mothers, wives, sons, daughters, husbands and fathers of those who serve our Country.
2007-11-18 03:54:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Been there three times. CNN and TV make it look like a constant arcade of violence and doom. Most of the time we are passing the days with relatively little excitement and a lot of regular work. The ways and means of getting those feulers have changed a lot and for the most part they aren't sending those assets without secure routes and security patrol escort. Know some folks who gave their lives for this country. None of them were 88s. He'll be fine. Its not even as dangerous as being a policeman, on the whole.
2007-11-17 22:27:50 · answer #4 · answered by mortimer 2 · 13⤊ 0⤋
My ex has been over twice and we have other friends and family that are there or have been. I agree with the response above that the media makes it seem much worse than it really is - which is what we have been told as well. We will be praying for your son's safe return. God Bless you and your family!
2007-11-17 22:34:29 · answer #5 · answered by dream_searcher_tx 2 · 7⤊ 0⤋
RELAX!!!!
you can't think like this.
He will have all the training he needs, promise you that.
I had a friend that was an 88m he was deployed for 14 months and no one in his unit dies, a few injuries but they all made it back ok...
All you can do is pray
2007-11-18 00:08:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
the media makes the war look a lot worse than it actually is, don't worry too much. But, it'll be more or less depending on where he's going
2007-11-18 03:03:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I met a guy who's cousin drove trucks and he said they stopped every couple minutes to check the roads. If it were ME driving it would take me 5 hours to go a mile.
2007-11-17 22:39:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't worry about it. Just let him know you're praying for him and wishing him the best. At least he didn't sign an 11bravo (infantry contract)
2007-11-18 19:07:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Death is the worst thing you can think of right now. Spend time with your son; worrying will certainly not help.
2007-11-17 22:30:54 · answer #10 · answered by whoa 3 · 7⤊ 0⤋