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> From: IN%"atikkan@ix*.ne*.co*" 19-JAN-1996 12:04 > To: IN%"techdiver@terra.net" > CC: > Subj: Special operations > > Return-path: <owner-techdiver@terra.net> > Received: from bighorn.terra.net (bighorn.terra.net) > by utsph.sph.uth.tmc.edu (PMDF V5.0-4 #14677) > id <01I06ZO47C2O8ZFFLM@ut*.sp*.ut*.tm*.ed*> for > DSMITH@ut*.sp*.ut*.tm*.ed*; Fri, 19 Jan 1996 12:04:40 -0600 (CST) > Received: (daemon@lo*) by bighorn.terra.net (8.7.Beta.11/jr2.10) > id IAA19597; Fri, 19 Jan 1996 08:00:09 -0500 > Received: from ix6.ix.netcom.com (ix6.ix.netcom.com [199.182.120.6]) > by bighorn.terra.net (8.7.Beta.11/jr2.10) with SMTP id IAA19558; Fri, > 19 Jan 1996 08:00:04 -0500 > Received: from by ix6.ix.netcom.com (8.6.12/SMI-4.1/Netcom) id EAA14502; Fri, > 19 Jan 1996 04:59:55 -0800 > Date: Fri, 19 Jan 1996 04:59:55 -0800 > From: atikkan@ix*.ne*.co* (EE Atikkan ) > Subject: Special operations > To: techdiver@terra.net > Errors-to: owner-techdiver@terra.net > Message-id: <199601191259.EAA14502@ix*.ix*.ne*.co*> > Content-transfer-encoding: 7BIT > Precedence: bulk > > >Re: the New Gun in Town > >A few thoughts from the left side of the U.S. - >Tek diving and Military special operations have many similarities: > >Both operate in a relatively dangerous environment >Both require fit individuals >We have found that Teams work better than "heros" >Equipment redundancy is essential - remember that "two is one - one is none" > >Both require meticulous attention to planning and preparation > >Both are intolerant of poor equipment, inadequate training and unreliable >personnel (operators) > >Both require that you "know yourself and your enemy" (your limitations and >the environment) > >Both require an almost reflexive reaction to danger or equipment failure. > >Both require FREQUENT REALISTIC practice to maintain acceptable skill levels > >Mark Lonsdale >Special Operations Instructor >STTU >-- Doesn't sound like diving, but does sound like my first marriage. Regards Dave Smith U Tx School of Public Health
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