another way of delivering the team to an ob-jective. Striker is diligently working on a Desert training map, which I’m sure will be fantastic as well. The training program is coming along nicely. On the 6th of December we will be host a recruitment event for the Unit 19 group. Any individual that is interested in armor should be directed to them. With that said they are to send anyone with interest in Spe-cial Operations to us. If you have a chance please try and participate that evening. I would be nice to have a good showing. I am really happy that everyone made it back safe and sound during the last holiday. Please be careful during this Christmas season. Each of you are very important, Gramps has com-posed some tips to help lower the season risks please take a look at them.

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We are not responsible for the cost of the server. Please donate what you can, the server cost $60.00 per month, due the twenty-third of every month now!

On the 6th of December we will be host a recruitment event for the Unit 19 group. Any individ-ual that is interested in armor should be directed to them. With that said they are to send anyone with interest in Special Opera-tions to us.

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THE MOUNTAIN POST

PACK A P ISTOL…. BY STATKILL Being fluent with a pistol is a habit we all should gain.

The pistol is small enough not to give your position in a cramped quarter the re-load time is fast, the rate of fire is as fast as you can squeeze the trigger without lots of recoil If used right this is a deadly tool while fighting back opfor.

A common exercise I prac-tice is engage the enemy with a short burst double or triple tap until the threat is

neutralized search and assist (head on swivel left and right) by doing this breaks

up your sight picture re-moving just the view of what lies just in front and

giving you a 180 deg pic-ture.

Each volley of rounds try to relocate yourself a few feet if you can putting objects to act as shields but by doing this you must be able to IEMR (IDENTIFY EN-GAGE MOVE RECOVER)

Things have been moving at a fast and furious pace. Which is great! I would like to thank Zeron and Chefd, for getting the add-on pack squared away and the work that has been done on the new training map. I’m hoping we can get CAA added to the server as well, this will expand some of our option until ACE II is deployed. Zeron has the Yoma Add-on Sync program running like a champ. If you have any problem contact him or one of com-puter geeks and we will help sort you out. For those that didn’t get a chance to see the new training map you really missed out. The training map is great, it has a working Sniper, Rifle, Pistol/shotgun/artillery range. It has a massive amount of capability and put all the training maps I have seen to shame. I would like to add to a Non-public version the A Duke rappelling helicopter and the GNAT Los Angles Class sub to it. This will give us

May you all have a safe and joy-ous holiday season, there’s only one request I have of you all, and that is to remember the reason for the season.

“GOD Bless You – One and All”

To keep you safe please keep these safety tips in mind.

TREES -

When purchasing an artificial tree, look for the label "Fire Re-sistant."

When purchasing a live tree, check for freshness. A fresh tree is green, needles are hard to pull from branches and when bent between your fingers, needles do not break. The trunk butt of a fresh tree is sticky with resin, and when tapped on the ground, the tree should not lose many nee-dles.

When setting up a tree at home, place it away from fireplaces, radiators or portable heaters. Place the tree out of the way of traffic and do not block door-ways.

Cut a few inches off the trunk of your tree to expose the fresh wood. This allows for better water absorption and will help to keep your tree from drying out and becoming a fire hazard.

Be sure to keep the stand filled with water, because heated rooms can dry live trees out rap-idly.

A Christmas Tree fire is highly combustible, take a look at this

video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPyrJbKJpIY

LIGHTS -

Check all tree lights-even if you've just purchased them-before hanging them on your tree. Make sure all the bulbs work and that there are no frayed wires, broken sockets or loose connections.

Never use electric lights on a metallic tree. The tree can be-come charged with electricity from faulty lights, and a person touching a branch could be elec-trocuted.

Before using lights outdoors, check labels to be sure they have been certified for outdoor use. To hold lights in place, string them through hooks or insulated staples, not nails or tacks. Never pull or tug lights to remove them.

Plug all outdoor electric decora-tions into circuits with ground fault circuit interrupters to avoid potential shocks.

Turn off all lights when you go to bed or leave the house. The lights could short out and start a fire .

DECORATIONS -

Use only non-combustible or flame-resistant materials to trim a tree. Choose tinsel or artificial icicles of plastic or nonleaded metals.

Never use lighted candles on a tree or near other evergreens. Always use non-flammable hold-

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ers, and place candles where they will not be knocked down.

In homes with small children, take special care to avoid decorations that are sharp or breakable. Keep trimmings with small removable parts out of the reach of children to prevent them from swallowing or inhaling small pieces. Avoid trimmings that resemble candy or food that may tempt a young child to eat them.

Wear gloves to avoid eye and skin irritation while decorating with spun glass "angel hair." Follow container directions carefully to avoid lung irritation while deco-rating with artificial snow sprays.

Remove all wrapping pa-pers, bags, pa-per, ribbons and bows from tree and fireplace areas after gifts are opened. These items can pose suffocation and choking hazards to a small child or can cause a fire if near flame.

TOY SAFETY -

Select toys to suit the age, abili-ties, skills and interest level of the intended child. Toys too ad-vanced may pose safety hazards for younger children.

Before buying a toy or allowing your child to play with a toy that he has received as a gift, read the instructions carefully.

To prevent both burns and electri-cal shocks, don’t give young chil-dren (under age ten) a toy that must be plugged into an electrical

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outlet. Instead, buy toys that are battery-operated.

Children under age three can choke on small parts contained in toys or games. Govern-ment regulations specify that toys for children under age three cannot have parts less than 1 1/4 inches in diameter and 2 1/4 inches long.

Children can have serious stomach and intes-tinal problems – including death -- after swal-lowing button batteries and magnets. Keep them away from young children and call your health care provider immediately if your child swallows one.

Children under age 8 can choke or suffocate on un-inflated or broken balloons. Remove strings and ribbons from toys before giving them to young children.

Watch for pull toys with strings that are more than 12 inches in length. They could be a strangulation hazard for babies.

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Bacteria are often present in raw foods. Fully cook meats and poultry, and thoroughly wash raw vegetables and fruits.

Be sure to keep hot liquids and foods away from the edges of counters and tables, where they can be easily knocked over by a young child’s exploring hands.

Wash your hands frequently, and make sure your children do the same.

Never put a spoon used to taste food back into food without washing it.

Always keep raw foods and cooked foods separately, and use separate utensils when preparing them.

Always thaw meat in the refrigerator, never on the countertop.

Foods that require refrigeration should never be left at room temperature for more than two hours.

HAPPY VISITING -

Clean up immediately after a holiday party. A toddler could rise early and choke on leftover food or come in contact with alco-hol or tobacco.

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Instructions: Find the word that corresponds to the clue. Words are hidden diagonally, hori-zontally, vertically, and backwards.

1. The Department of Defense was formally known as the Department of _________.

2. ___ _______ is the movement of ground-based military forces, most commonly infan-try, by VTOL aircraft such as the helicopter to seize and hold key terrain which has not been fully secured and rarely, to directly engage and destroy enemy forces.

3. A ________ is a device used in a firearm or cannon to fire a projectile, such as a bullet or a penetrator, that is smaller than the bore di-ameter, or which must be held in a precise position.

4. _____________ Sound is the nickname given to Savo Sound by Allied sailors because of the huge number of ships and planes that sunk there.

5. On 2 August, 1990 Iraqi forces invaded and annexed this small Middle Eastern country.

6. Altitude in aviator slang.

7. Modern British tracked armored vehicle, developed by Alvis Vickers Ltd (now BAE Sys-tems Land Systems), has been proved in action with the British Army in operations in the Mid-dle East and Bosnia.

8. The projectile or missile of a bow.

9. The military slang term for falling artillery is called “Steel _______ “.

10. ___________ 2 is considered one of the most heavily armored and best protected tanks in the world, its turret and hull are protected with second generation Chobham armor known as Dorchester. It’s rumored to even make a fine cup of tea.

11. Code word for an accidental event that involves nuclear weapons or nuclear compo-nents but which does not create the risk of nuclear war.

12. Abbreviation for “Rules of Engagement”

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13. When infantry called paratroopers, and their weapons and supplies, are dropped by parachute from transport aircraft, often as part of a strategic offensive operation it is called a ____________ assault.

14. The emblems of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, under the Geneva Conventions, are to be placed on hu-manitarian/medical vehicles and buildings. These objects are then __________ or ex-empt from military attack on the battlefield.

Code word for an accidental event that

involves nuclear weapons or nuclear

components but which does not create the risk of nuclear war.

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We use ArmA 2 the latest military simulation game for PC DVD-ROM from Bohemia Interactive. ArmA 2 is set in the near future, in a fictional post soviet country called Chernarus. Players will be sent as members of the United States Military to this country and others to prevent further civilian casualties and ensure ongoing stability there.

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Remember that the homes you visit may not be child-proofed. Keep an eye out for danger spots.

Keep a list with all of the important phone numbers you or a baby-sitter are likely to need in case of an emer-gency. Include the police and fire department, your pedia-trician and the national Poi-son Help Line, 1-800-222-1222. Laminating the list will prevent it from being torn or damaged by accidental spills.

Traveling, visiting family members, getting presents, shopping, etc., can all in-crease your child's stress

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"ONE TEAM, ONE MISSION"

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Before lighting any fire, re-move all greens, boughs, papers, and other decora-tions from fireplace area. Check to see that the flue is open.

Use care with "fire salts," which produce colored flames when thrown on wood fires. They contain heavy metals that can cause intense gastrointestinal irrita-tion and vomiting if eaten. Keep them away from chil-dren.

Do not burn wrapping pa-pers in the fireplace. A flash fire may result as wrappings ignite suddenly and burn intensely.