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Sorry, didn't mean to offend. I wasn't speaking about the practices of the Coast Guard specifically. The author of the original article generalized to "rescuer

Sorry, didn't mean to offend. I wasn't speaking about the practices of the Coast Guard specifically. The author of the original article generalized to "rescuers" which _is_ something I can speak about authoritatively, reddit memes not withstanding... Our risk assessment is based on various SOGs, which are, in turn, based on NFPA and NIST guidelines.

dfc 12y ago
No worries. The "Source" thing is just a hot button of mine and I could not let my respect for what you do get in the way of speaking up. "Source: XXXX" is the internet equivalent of "because I said so" and only my mom gets away with that one. I think it has a dreadful effect on lively intelligent discourse. The Pjs are the least risk averse rescue group that I can think of and even they consider the risk of life when planning conducting operations. The PJs' creed is one of my favorites: It is my duty as a Pararescueman to save lives and to aid the injured. I will be prepared at all times to perform my assigned duties quickly and efficiently, placing these duties before personal desires and comforts. These things I do, that others may live.
- JshWright 12y ago
  Despite our minor squabble on an internet forum, I suspect we'd get along pretty well...
  - dfc 12y ago
    Complete agreement. Instead of a squabble I think you should consider it "holding your friends accountable to the same standards as your adversaries."