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I am very interested in learning about the project management/logistics of the operation in the cave. You have the personnel, who speak different languages, an
by stevep98 8y ago
I am very interested in learning about the project management/logistics of the operation in the cave.
You have the personnel, who speak different languages, and of variable ability.
There are tasks to accomplish such as laying supply lines, placing cylinders, finding the boys, accompanying lesser trained divers.
There are supplies to manage, food, water, equipment.
I suppose armed forces specialize in planning these types of operations. Most other project managers have more of a luxury of time. I just am amazed about how they put this together. I hope they put together a report afterwards, because people need to learn an awful lot from this.
- arethuza 8y agoAre there any armed forces doing cave diving - I know that US SEALs and UK SBS (and others) do a lot around diving but cave diving would looks like a specialism that wouldn't have much direct military relevance?
- dsfdsfsd423423 8y agoI've read in some articles that there are no military divers specialized in cave diving. Experienced private cave divers are of more help here.
- 21 8y agoWell, a so called former Thai Navy SEAL died during this rescue operation, so I guess they are. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/jul/06/former-thai-navy-seal-diver-saman-kunan-dies-from-lack-of-air-inside-cave https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/jul/06/former-thai-na...
- arethuza 8y agoI'm sure special forces are incredibly tough and very skilled - I was just wondering whether there would be any reason for them to train in the skills relevant to cave diving.
- vkou 8y agoWreck salvage. It's not quite the same skillset as cave diving, but wrecks have many very similar hazards. Of course, the most dangerous person is someone who thinks they know what they are doing.
- soneil 8y agoThere was a news story in 2004 or so, where a team of british soldiers got stranded in a cave in Mexico. To assist with local efforts, two brits flew out - one of whom, civilian firefighter Richard Stanton, was also one of the two brits who found the kids in Thailand. While there may have been other reasons not to send a military presence to assist (I recall it being a rather messy situation as it was), it seems clear we know exactly where the expertise is here, and don't let silly 'special forces' bravado get in the way of getting the job done.
- GoToRO 8y agoSomehow it's easier. In hard times only the truly competent lead. In peace times, the incompetents want to lead. They want to have a title, not to lead actually.
- lostlogin 8y agoThat’s not accurate. There is no shortage of poor decision making in war. I just finished Arnhem by Antony Beevor which is about Market Garden. There is a complete fiasco if you want one, and there are unlimited other examples.