Just what we need when we’re sick and terrified that we might die. :dubious: A bunch of jack booted dudes in Camo and hazmat suits. Just the sight of those guys rushing you would trigger a heart attack.
Anyone else get memories of those 1950’s sci fi movies? Soon as weird stuff starts happening the military rolls in and cordons off the town. Military law. Civilians rounded up. Happened in just about every Sci Fi B movie.
Maybe my imagination is a bit over active. But the wording of this article concerns me. What kind of powers will they have? Can they declare martial law? Cordon off towns? Even supersede state authority? Will the patient’s civilian doctors even be consulted.
Shit, first the gov does practically nothing. Then they over react with a military strike force team? WTH is going on? This is our gov’s idea of leadership?
Do you really believe that military health team won’t be supported by other military?
First there will be a command structure. Probably a Captain in charge and other officers. Enlisted men.
I grew up on Air Force bases. My dad was a Master Sergeant . He was made First Sergeant of a squadron when he came back from Nam. I’m familiar with the mindset and culture. I have tremendous respect for the military and the role they play in protecting US interests abroad.
I don’t think a military presence is required for a health care crises. There’s no reason a team of specialists can’t be assembled that can quickly respond to an outbreak. Local law enforcement can enforce quarantines. Theres no need to militarize a health care response. imho
Heck, the military isn’t exactly known for their Military doctors. Their hospitals use a lot of civilians. My mom worked as a nurse in the base hospital. The quality of doctors varied a lot. Some just couldn’t make it in private practice. Some were good. Especially treating combat injuries.
At this point it’s probably better to overreact than be accused of underreacting. Politically if nothing else. It’s also apparent US hospitals aren’t really prepared for an Ebola outbreak and I don’t really blame them. A dedicated quick response team that knows its shit is a good idea.
I’m certainly no expert and apologize for overstating. I haven’t served and only been an observer. AFAIK , typically the military likes their command and support structure. I think this operation will be bigger than than reported. Maybe a hundred total with all the support staff? Just a WAG.
Traditionally the US has not actively deployed troops within our own borders. I think it’s a wise decision to allow local law enforcement and Federal agents to police the country.
Certainly a quick reacting Ebola response team is needed. Designated hospitals need to be selected for specialized treatment. Let the CDC and other experts do their jobs. Light a fire under their butts until they do their jobs correctly.
Military doctors are commissioned officers. The five doctors they chose will be O3s, at a minimum. Nurses are either O1s or O2s. The 5 trainers, who knows. In other words, the structure is built in.
Another aspect is logistics. One thing that the military is good at is getting folks and equipment from point A to point B within 72 hours, particularly when the people and equipment are already staged.
First, I don’t think there is a team of medical experts on the civillian side.
By that, I mean answering to one set of leadership, and can move a group of individuals anywhere in the country, and bring along a combat surgical hospital if it calls for that. When these same folks from Fort Detrick can call in an airstrike, then I might get a little antzy.
**Everything **the military uses and wears is camo green. Except the combat boots which are spit shined black.