We were doing the Observer/Controller thing on PRAIRIE RAM 04, chasing around Leo/LAV cbt tms. I was a one man shop in the cab, and was 360 rubbernecking (so I didn't become sprocket jam under a hatches-down Leopard), listening to both nets, and watching the trail. Something had to give, and I didn't see the bellied hump. So I bellied up. I was digging when the A1 Ech caught up to me, and the SSM said "What the %^$* are doing with that thing on a trail an APC shouldn't be on?" I was somewhat non-plussed, as 49C - his veh - was an APC, and IT was on the trail. Anyway, an MRT dragged me up the hill, whereupon I re-commenced surfing the WATC in a Silverado. Safety Point: under such conditions, given the lack of vis from the Silverado, a two man crew is preferable. I belied up again on a snow covered hump during SAT (Systems Acceptance Trial) 2. Got pulled out by another Silverado: the Re22eR Cpl driver had acquired a heavy duty tow rope.
When I visit Edmonton (or it visits me) I get the "Got yer purty lil toy truck stuck lately?" routine.
Ha. ... Ha. ...
Hey George, lets start a new link "Professional Jealousy: The Eleventh Principal of Leadership!"
You heard it here first!
Tom