[lfjokes] No-one tells it like a Brit...

[Adam Shand]

Via: Richard Schwartfeger <richard.schwartfeger at virgin.net>

I know several ex-military Brits and this is SO like them, reminded me 
of things they've all mentioned about working with US forces before. 
Funny as hell. :-)

Forwarded from the Cybershooters mailing list

Experts with newscaster on CNN 24th March. 3 yank experts including a
former 2-star general from delta force, 1 ex-SAS and the network's anchor.

Footage of Iraqis giving themselves up.

Anchor:  We have no verification as of yet if they are British or 
American troops taking these POW's

American1:  Only americans wear boots like that, they're american

American2:  I agree, and they appear to have american camouflage jackets.

American3  (delta force bloke):  I'm not so sure, there's not enough
up-close  detail to tell 100%, we'd need some close images to tell make 
of boots and jackets and maybe the shape of their kevlar headgear.

Ex SAS man:  Call yourselves experts? Since when did US forces use an 
SA80 as a standard issue rifle? Their DPM's can be bought as can boots 
so you're chasing rainbows if you want to identify them from their clothes.

Anchor: I think you're right.

Ex SAS man:  Course I'm bloody right. Any one with half a brain and 
basic military training worth their salt should be able to identify a 
British soldier by his rifle. Not to mention the fact they're covering 
all points properly, not shouting "woo yeah" randomly, and haven't 
raised a flag in direct contravention with orders.

At this point 1 of the Americans walks off stage tearing his mic off, 
and the anchor says "I think we can safely say the soldiers on your 
screen are British. Now for these messages".

Stolen from The Lee-Enfield Forum.