Comments on: Rescue and assistance

By: Roachman

Roachman — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 07:57:34 +0000

“In the finest traditions of the Naval Service…”

By: CPT J

CPT J — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 23:49:19 +0000

Mariners do this for each other. These men had families depending on them. They won’t forget this kindness. The COLE bombers weren’t fisherman. And the ANZIO had sea room. Different situation entirely. For every rabid bad guy, there’s dozens more who respond to decent treatment. The sea is the common enemy.

By: capn george

capn george — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 23:35:18 +0000

Comments 1,2,3; Unlike the COLE, this encounter took place on the seas, where ANZIO had the freedom to manuever and take appropriate protective measures. I train the boarding team members of this ship(and others of the Atlantic Fleet)and one of the scenarios we put them through is a render assistance exercise. Be assured they do not let their guard down, even when pumping out bilges, patching hulls or repairing equipment.
The obligation to render assistance on the high seas pre-dates our Navy, AL-Qaeda and I hope will continue well into the future.

By: Paul

Paul — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 17:08:17 +0000

I’m pleased that the 5th Fleet article quoted the JOOD and another ENS. Tired of just hearing the XO/CO do all the talking.

I wonder if the crew of the dhow were complaining at their treatment? It seems likely to me that the food we provided wasn’t halal.

By: Agricola

Agricola — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 16:35:53 +0000

Steve said it before I could…..don’t feel badly for being mistrustful. Let’s just hope they sent the ship’s launch while the Anzio stood safely away.

By: Steve

Steve — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 15:54:53 +0000

I’d like to be (temporarily) a fly on the wall of that dhow as she sailed away. We render aid because it’s The Right Thing To Do, of course, but is there any truth to the “winning hearts and minds” aspect? Or were we being measured for another Cole-style attack?

And should I feel badly for being so mistrustful?