THE OUTPOST Pt 1: The Story of Red Platoon as told by those who were there. 

We had to be the best at everything. My goal was for all of my Soldiers in Red Platoon to have a winner, no fear mentality. That’s why I would move Soldiers that didn’t want to win out of the platoon. We were hated because we were the best and we did what it took to survive and win. Proud of my boys. -The Red 4

I'm a Corpsman in 1/5 and don't watch too many military movies because so many are cliche. Not this time. I was absolutely blown away by The Outpost. I enjoyed this interview, thank you for posting.

How am i just now seeing this episode for the first time!! so cool.

These guys are amazing, along with every single one of our current and former soldiers. Thank you for your service and for helping tell these stories

Was an absolutely wonderful book, Jake tapper did a great job

Way off topic but since it was brought up, soldiers definitely should be bringing back those weird insects etc for study. Very valid point scientists aren't out there collecting samples

Great stuff! Well conducted interview and very likeable and brave guys.

I can't stop crying. My God 🙏🙏🙏. Thank you boys from the red platoon. May you find peace as your brothers RIP. I watched the movie. Heartbreaking. I do not recommend for war vets. Maybe read it. It was too real.

I hope this channel grows I’m subscribed !!

HEROES AND FRIENDS

Proud of my son in law

As an OIF veteran, I honor these men. Too bad that all our sacrifices in two theaters were for practically no lasting reasons.

I was in country when this happened.(in a TU/Security Forces for a PRT in RC-N) Since there was a DUSTWUN initiated for that blue falcon Bergdahl tying up vast resources. ISAF Command were asking any other NATO forces if they could assist. We were told a NATO base were in danger of being overrun and they were looking for extra manpower to augment the QRF I would imagine. We,got all psyched up , until our government in their infinite wisdom intervened on a cabinet level(citing fear of casualties) and our potential mission was scrubbed. Never felt as impotent and useless POS as I did then. Did not get better when I came home and learned the full extent. Eats at me to this day. I am so sorry :(

I had a buddy that was there who was Air Force that I deployed with. His name is SSgt McMurtry.

And now I’m commenting for the thrift time but just looked at location. This was in nuristan as well Waygal was just east of this and south a bit sucks how they just left us out at these indefensible bases

The story of Red Platoon, and the MOH's, especially, Romesha, is one of the most astonishing stories of bravery that can be read today. As with most stories like this, their bravery was called upon, and needed for all the wrong reasons (which the book goes into, in depth). It's great to see that story to live on. That said this interviewer is a monotone, stuttering, man who can't seem to collect his thoughts quickly enough to communicate them clearly. You can't help but wonder what made him think he was qualified to conduct an interview in the first place. He reminded me of Matt Sarecen's character on Friday Night Lights. You feel embarrassed for him, for clearly being out of his comfort zone, which makes this difficult to listen to. I gave a thumbs up for the effort, and subject matter....but, there's obviously a LOT of room to improve.

They also had an episode on the Netflix show Medal of Honor never mind you said it right after I typed it my bad

And the more I listen I compleltely know exactly what you went through and the Medal of Honor guys always seems to out shine things and like when stuff like this happens literally everyone should get it because everyone his fighting for their buddies life. Literally everyone and stuff falls through the cracks. People don’t realize when you’re wounded a couple times but you have to self aid and keep fighting until you lose consciousness Which normally doesn’t happen. Ya ll are good dudes I was at walker reed when this happened and I sent you guys some of my boots and Caruth was sending you guys stuff. She like adopts platoons and send packages to people and organizes fundraiser and charity. And and.i worked on the mark 48s with the asymmetrical warfare group trying to get the load lighter it was called the soldiers load program. So I’m if they came out and brought you the Mark 48 because I know you guys didn’t deploy with them correct? Also I golfed with romashea for a foundation. He’s a good dude

Wait you guys had support guys in your base ? In 2007 i was in the waygal valley at outpost Bella and the ranch house but we had two squads of 11 B and a fire team of 11c for mortars. One squad would have a fire team guarding the base and the the other fire team would have to be up at the op and the other squad would be on patrol 23aug2007 the ranch house got over ran and the only thing that saved us was a10 gun runs through the middle of the base Then on nov9th 2007 13 of us were on patrol and 7 guys got killed the rest of us got shot I got shot 9 times ended my deployment Kyle white got the medal of honor for it the. Then July 13th 2008 we had the battle of wanant which was the worst attack of the war pitts got the Medal of Honor for that So I know exactly what you guys went through Glad the guy who survived survived and I’m sorry you guys lost who you lost. I was in 173rd chosen company We had all the books come out and thought there would be a movie but no movie cause the cia stuff involved even before we got there. But yea the fish bowls of death

so what happened to the officer who decided to put the post there? I hope they got convicted. incompetence kills and there needs to be a price for that

Great guests, interviewer needs some practrice

At ~55:59 they talk bout how many rounds used... So since im not familiar w/mk19 weapon, my google search show several rates of fire for da weapon. This math is totally MY guesstimate using higher belt feed (48round belt × 60 min=2,880 rounds per hour × 15 hrs(ur guesstimate of firefight)=43,200 total rounds...kinda seems low for an all day event. During both deployments combined da only weapons i "used"(not physically but issued), were da m16(ur everyday bff), m60(gateguard), 50 cal(roving guard-my least fav only cuz its weight(maybe if i got 2 use it, i'd have felt diferent)). The 1st gulf war(originally called persian gulf war)(mid 1991) being female working in motorpool, we werent manning heavy weapons. Second time was late '95-early '96, i was short but da ADA unit on base needed my mos so i had no choice. It was during this deployment i decided 2 get out for sure; bucking da system & not fudging a report da CW2 wanted, my remaining time was then changed 2 full guard 24 on/24 off. We had a couple minor incidents during each stint but never allowed 2 L-n-L. Im sorry red plt had da # of casualties (kia & wia) it did, its hard 2 find comforting words 2 ease guilt of returning(i can only offer prayer). Its too numerous units 2 mention those where only few are left 2 shoulder da pain of return. So, even tho its fuked up 2 say, at least yall have some 2 lean on for support. For those who're still struggling, i pray God may bathe u in strength, comfort, & peace 2 heal ur mind & soul. Unfortunately, something a lot of ppl dont tell u beforehand, is those who do come back fully physically may not be fully functioning mentally. With da bad stigma attached 2 ur name & fear of getting booted...VERY many soldiers dont get da help they should or need & deserve. Plz continue outreach 2 any affected military members/veterans seeking help.