The Storm

one day prior to each operation. Your code na me will be “FOX TAIL,” because the enemy will be doing just that, chasing their tails trying to find out who is in country taking out their superior officers in their own literal backyard. You will be instructed via sat-com, and then inform your men of each mission objective within hours of each particular mission.'" "'In the event of capture, they will not know of mission objectives of the total operation, but only the ones that have been completed. You and your men are expected to end your life in this manner. You will carry no identification, dog tags, pictures of family or friends, patches, serialized weapons, and no identifiable uniforms, no boots of an American brand or bracelets or necklaces. No crucifixes or trinkets of any sort, and no American rations or cooking gear. Your long-range weapon will not be an American weapon's system and your brass not 308 caliber, but rather a 7.62×54 AK-47 Russian platform with threaded barrel and Russian suppressor with steel case ammo and a Russian sniper scope. Do not lose them. Carry them out, even if one malfunctions. You will be assigned two rifles, one for backup and the primary for your designated shooter. Your side arms will be the Tokarov pistol 7.62×25 modified with suppressors for only emergency situations. Knives and wire will otherwise be used. Remember, stealth is the key to this operation. Pack light and move fast, and failure is not an option. Do you understand this?' 'Yes Sir,' I replied." "He continued, 'You are the unsung heroes, the jungle ghosts. You are to float in and accomplish your objectives and float out like smoke through the jungle floor. You perform well as a team and go home knowing that you did service to your country and to free Vietnam and it’s people. You do poorly and

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