Prince Harry deployed to Iraq

last SG · 2007-02-24T22:46:55+00:00

i read it rightly and still think he's an asswipe for making it even more dangerous for his regiment

mhcampboy SG

The House of Clarence and Mindef or MOD actually request all media and others to respect his deployment to Iraq. As discussing his exact role and location is potentially dangerous for both the Prince and squadron.

As he seek no special treatment, he will be treated like a normal troop commander. He will be in charge of 12 men and 4 armoured vehicles.

I believe finally his training in the academy finally paid off. Royal or not, everyone is capable a helping hand. Though his deployment is a military decision. Not country. Remember, the Queen herself joined the Army to help in the effort during WWII.

All we can do now to pray for God's grace that he will be kept safe and also the rest of the troops. Mr. Green

scabstermooch SG

Perhaps but that is part of being a soldier. I think its great he is doing his part for his country unlike the bloody poiliticians sittingin whitehall. He was trained to lead men now he is doing his job.

Anyway, his is a recce regiment - so they won't be sitting targets and it will already be dangerous.

And anyway, by your logic officers should not go out into the field because their presence makes it more dangerous for other troops. What about NCOs? Hmmm....maybe an all Pvt. force will do.

dakkon_blackblade SG

I think this is an undeservedly harsh condemnation of the prince. Firstly, the situation in Iraq is already dangerous for any soldier, and we cannot really assume that Prince Harry's presence would make it any more so for him and his men.

Secondly, it has always been the duty of royalty to lead troops into battle, and Prince Harry is not wrong in following that tradition.

Lastly, until we have seen real evidence of his performance as a soldier in the field we should not hastily judge the decision to deploy him to Iraq.

I-like-flings(m) SG

saving privte ryan II…....... but no choice.. the next King of England need to be blooded lah..

Boy Stratus SG

Maybe the news is just false alarm & he’s actually serving some other place lol.

mhcampboy SG

Technically, third in line to the throne. But in reality.. he will never be king. Mr. Green

I-like-flings(m) SG

i think his chance is alot bigger after this tour..... u think they need king for what? it's all about PR nowadays...... his dad = no way , his elder bro = maybe killed one day, and when England is in problem.. they will suddenly need a KING who is yan dao and brave.. and fight in a war b4... someone that can so call "lead" them during difficult times... Laughing

scabstermooch SG

I hope you're joking because his dad is next in line, followed by William who will probably have to go to Iraq or Afghanistan after he passes out of Sandhurst, followed by 2LT. Wales.

mhcampboy SG

No. Most probably, he will not see real action. Reason being, he is the heir to the throne. But he will definitely join the Household Cavalry and regiment.

FYI William has already graduated from Sandhurst. Like his brother, he is also now doing training to be a troop commander in an armoured reconnaissance unit before spending time on attachment duties in the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy. Training to be the King. Mr. Green

I-like-flings(m) SG

i think u dun understand what i am really talking about... nvm..... zzzzzz....

LazerLordz SG

William will be Colonel-In-Chief of the Paras one day. Laughing

mhcampboy SG

Whatever his grandmother has.. he will have it. Laughing

LazerLordz SG

Que Sera Sera. Laughing

Gordonator SG

turns out prince harry is not going to iraq afterall. Laughing

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