Advisors

[onesix]

I know there are a few 11 bang bangs out there, of which I were one with 2/28 Infantry (in ossifer talk its really 1542 small unit commander)

But I also did a tour as an advisor on a MAT team (Mobile Advisory Team, also as a field grunt). As Dickens said, "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times".

Just wondering if there are any former advisors on the forum :cd: .

[Packo]

Yes, and no.

I did a stint with the 38th Regiment 9th Korean Inf Div. I worked for MACV HQ Nha Trang and CRB. I was their RTO for air and arty. I was an "advisor" but told, not to "advise" the Koreans on anything.(Big Period) I didn't have to. They were well able to take care of themselves without my help. So, "advisor" for me was a relative term. I also loved each and every one of those bastards! They saved my life.

Packman

[onesix]

With the ROK's, I don't blame you for leaving well enough alone.

[Packo]

They were extremely disiplined, tenatious, well trained, and well led soldiers. Even though they got paid a bit more for being in Vietnam, to the man they said, "...we're here because America is here, and we hate Communists". It was my honor to work for such men.

Packman