While I don't necessarily support some of the actions conducted in the war with insurgents in Afghanistan, some of the tactics they use are awesome.
For some reason, psychological warfare over Kandahar way has taken a Heavy Metal twist. Read this portion of an article put out by The Huffington Post. It's pretty metal if you ask me.
11:30 AM ET -- Beating them with Metallica. In Marjah, U.S. Special Forces are blaring the likes of Metallica, The Offspring, and Thin Lizzy to scare off the Taliban, reports The Daily Telegraph. The heavy metal is played at a deafening noise level as part of "psychological operations" designed to intimidate the Taliban.
From the Telegraph
"Taliban hate that music," said the sergeant involved in covert psychological operations, or "psy ops", in the area in Helmand province.
"Some locals complain but it's a way to push them to choose. It's motivating Marines as well," he added after one deafening round of several hours including tracks from The Offspring, Metallica and Thin Lizzy
But even as Metallica's jams are heard in the villages and fields of Helmand province, the insurgency rages. Residents complain that the Taliban enter their homes at night and harm residents, accusing them of cooperating with U.S. troops. In a recent 24-hour period, nine bombs exploded near U.S. forces.
The Taliban do not know how good they have it. This is all for now but in the meantime whether you're in Edmonton, Valhalla or Kandahar keep those Horns Held High!
For some reason, psychological warfare over Kandahar way has taken a Heavy Metal twist. Read this portion of an article put out by The Huffington Post. It's pretty metal if you ask me.
11:30 AM ET -- Beating them with Metallica. In Marjah, U.S. Special Forces are blaring the likes of Metallica, The Offspring, and Thin Lizzy to scare off the Taliban, reports The Daily Telegraph. The heavy metal is played at a deafening noise level as part of "psychological operations" designed to intimidate the Taliban.
From the Telegraph
"Taliban hate that music," said the sergeant involved in covert psychological operations, or "psy ops", in the area in Helmand province.
"Some locals complain but it's a way to push them to choose. It's motivating Marines as well," he added after one deafening round of several hours including tracks from The Offspring, Metallica and Thin Lizzy
But even as Metallica's jams are heard in the villages and fields of Helmand province, the insurgency rages. Residents complain that the Taliban enter their homes at night and harm residents, accusing them of cooperating with U.S. troops. In a recent 24-hour period, nine bombs exploded near U.S. forces.
The Taliban do not know how good they have it. This is all for now but in the meantime whether you're in Edmonton, Valhalla or Kandahar keep those Horns Held High!
