“The Days of Calling a 9 Line are Over Until We Address the Drone Threat”
The days of calling in a 9-line for a bird are over until you clear the drones.
A manned helicopter over an uncleared sky is a target magnet. Evacuation has to be planned, rehearsed, and fought for: open the corridor first, sustained casualty care, then fly.
Train it that way at every CTC. #USArmy
— Raise the Black (@KTB_500) October 20, 2026
Incredibly important words here from the OPFOR Commander at NTC.
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About the Author: NC Scout
NC Scout is the nom de guerre of a former Infantry Scout and Sergeant in one of the Army’s best Reconnaissance Units. He has combat tours in both Iraq and Afghanistan. He teaches a series of courses focusing on small unit skills rarely if ever taught anywhere else in the prepping and survival field, including his RTO Course which focuses on small unit communications. In his free time he is an avid hunter, bushcrafter, writer, long range shooter, prepper, amateur radio operator and Libertarian activist. He can be contacted at [email protected] or via his blog at brushbeater.wordpress.com .
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