Pretty good show. I believe its on NatGeo. Follows around PJ's in Kandahar.
Movie Theater Inside Combat Rescue
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Yep, lovin it. Can't wait to see how the show develops and what more they will show. I know they can't show a lot of what these guys do but it's great to have a peek. Can't imagine a greater job.
Here's a link to all of them if anyone wants to catch up.
http://www.youtube.com/user/111emi1111
Here's a link to all of them if anyone wants to catch up.
http://www.youtube.com/user/111emi1111
OK, what does PJ stand for? Good show, so far. And my closed captioning comes up with Leeroy Jenkins as the alert call. WTF?
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The World of Warcraft character yells his name before charging (ignorantly) into battle.
I am with you on that Graham. I was really hoping for more action and some combat footage but again I know there is only so much they will show. Would be sweet to see a HAHO or HALO jump rescue or something.
Yeah I've definitely enjoyed it so far but thought there would be more "combat" footage. I thought there may be more "friendly" rescues, maybe after an intense battle but on the flip side I don't really know I want to see that. Better then that crap on TRU Tv.
Not much that can be shown of what's going on beyond the day to day missions in OEF... Kind of hard for a camera crew to follow in a jump, High angle, water mission, or go with the teams that are "otherwise tasked."
XS Hedspace,
"PJ" is simply a short version of Pararescue. It came from a historic (circa 1950's) way of abbreviating/combining PARARESCUE and JUMPER on flight orders and other military forms. Somehow the nickname stuck... (source: the current PJ Career Field Manager at the Pentagon)
XS Hedspace,
"PJ" is simply a short version of Pararescue. It came from a historic (circa 1950's) way of abbreviating/combining PARARESCUE and JUMPER on flight orders and other military forms. Somehow the nickname stuck... (source: the current PJ Career Field Manager at the Pentagon)
It is a good show. It makes me think of all of the wounded and dead that have given us what we have today. It also makes me think of the Med Evac PJ's during Vietnam. Seems that they had less ROE than these PJ's do.
Anyone remember the name of the TV series that had a MASH unit in Afghanistan with the Canadian staff?
Anyone remember the name of the TV series that had a MASH unit in Afghanistan with the Canadian staff?
Combat Hospital
Thanks for posting this. I saw a teaser for it a while ago, but forgot the name. I'll check it out.
those PJ's do a great work.
I have really enjoyed this show. My allergies started acting up when in the first episode the SF team literally kissed their Medic goodbye. Then when the Medic was asking for meds and saying he knew what was happening, it must have started raining...in the house. Honestly, when I looked around the living room, everyone of my kids and my wife were in tears.
Since this episode, they have been soft. I thought we would see some combat and helping more friendlies, especially after the smack to the face in the first episode. That being said, I would not wish harm on a friendly so in hindsight, I'm glad there were not more stories like episode one.
I see that next week is the last episode and I hope they pick it up for more. Those guys are rock stars and deserve the recognition!
Since this episode, they have been soft. I thought we would see some combat and helping more friendlies, especially after the smack to the face in the first episode. That being said, I would not wish harm on a friendly so in hindsight, I'm glad there were not more stories like episode one.
I see that next week is the last episode and I hope they pick it up for more. Those guys are rock stars and deserve the recognition!
When PJs or medevac comes to scoop your injured buddy up when you're downrange, you walk away from that experience with a pretty profound respect for them. Watching this series gives me even more respect for them. It's hard enough to stabilize a patient, let alone in a small compartment that's twisting, turning and vibrating the whole way to the CASH.
Deleted-got the PJ part.
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It's pretty slow and a little overly dramatic for me to be honest. What I mean is they show the job, but then they add in all the dramatic overlay of the dangers they face during the missions. The missions I have seen so far are not dangerous as it's almost always picking up a casualty in a cleared LZ but make it seem like it's not. There are MUCH more dangerous missions these guys face without making the not-so-dangerous part seem more intense. I know it's for the show, but I was just a bit disappointed.
I've seen these guys personally combat land into large compounds through intense machine-gun fire that had us pinned down completely. They should do the Helmand guys... They have a much more intense schedule.
I've seen these guys personally combat land into large compounds through intense machine-gun fire that had us pinned down completely. They should do the Helmand guys... They have a much more intense schedule.
I have to agree with you, these guys do some serious Operations work. I dont think its NatGeo though i think its the Air Force. Air Force has always been super politically correct or bureaucratic (if that makes sense). hence why this is the first show following an AF unit.
Yeah, I don't think they're going to let a crew or cameras go on just any PJ mission, especially those that are part of a JSOTF. These basic medevac missions though seem pretty reasonable though and I imagine the AF was seeing it as a win-win, giving the PJs a bit more high profile (helps recruiting) without potentially compromising the more sensitive stuff.
Nothing more sensitive about the pickup in more dangerous missions in most cases. If they are coming in, they are flying to an area deemed the safest and mainly just have to battle incoming fire on the way in and out. I've put my ass on the line a couple times to clear an area very hastily with my pup and they came hauling ass down, loaded up and left. That's the extent of it mainly even in some of the worst situations. Not often that it truly turns into them having to personally fight to get the medivac. I suppose they just don't see the need to go past basic missions though as that's what the show is about for the basic viewer...
It is a great sight (well, sometimes) to see those Blackhawks hauling ass. You know they are working hard to help you out.
Craziest thing to me was how they have to search and disarm the Afgan soldiers they take on board, or even allow to approach the helo. Tough job is a big understatement-for all our Guys over there.
You don't trust them farther than you can throw them. Corrupt bastards they can be. I was friends with a couple terps, but its still in the back of your mind when your on an op with them and its just you and another american and 15 of them... And I worked with the same ones for 7 months. Says something about them...
I have it on good authority that NatGeo is looking to do a second season. No ETA on when it will air...
I hope they do a second season.
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great show
Well the last episode certainly wasn't soft. Seeing that poor guy in the back of that chopper, body all broke to hell with those guys working so feverishly to save him was tough to watch despite such massive trauma was hard to watch.
May God rest his soul and bless the guys who work so hard to save their brothers.
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