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Can't really speak much as never been through bootcamp myself, but 3 doesn't sit well with me. There is a reason you should put your mask on a place before putt
by BSousa 14y ago
Can't really speak much as never been through bootcamp myself, but 3 doesn't sit well with me. There is a reason you should put your mask on a place before putting it on your 'neighbour'
This is also drilled to paramedics/policemen/firemen over here. First make sure you are well and safe, only then move to help your victims/colleagues.
- run4yourlives 14y agoThe difference is that on a battlefield, your life isn't any more paramount that anyone else's. As a first responder this is in fact the opposite - their life (because of their skills) is key. Of course it's not completely without applying your brainpower. Putting on your gas mask is done exactly as you describe - you first. Maintaining your fighting effectiveness is often the best way to help your unit out. But there are many times in combat where soldiers do things completely without self regard solely for the betterment of their friends. Read a few MOH or VC citations for examples of why this attitude is so prized.
- BSousa 14y agoI'm not saying you are wrong. Just pointing out that sometimes looking after yourself first then helping your mates is more important (for example, if you and your buddy were both hurt, looking to see if you can easily control your bleeding so then you can focus 100% on your mate is better than going to your mate and then put both at risk as the blood loss starts to be a problem). Of course, since the only battlefield I have been was a paintball one, I do understand and respect your experience and advice.