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To: Alan Smithee who wrote (142232)	10/10/2005 8:52:31 AM
From: unclewest	Read Replies (1) of 793914

It appears complaints about slow governmental response to disaster are not unique to America. In both cases this is a civilian perception problem. Military folks know the logistical train must be in place before the troops are deployed. The troops need quick and easy access to water, fuel, food, spare parts and medical supplies for themselves and their equipment or they will become part of the disaster upon arrival. The earthquake gave no warning, so that logistical train has to be built after the event when roads are closed and power is out. In the case of Katrina and Rita there was plenty of early warning. The adult leadership in Texas and Mississippi called out their National Guard troops 2 days before the hurricanes hit. They were able to preposition supplies and move immediately even before the rain and wind stopped. The idiots in Louisiana called on their NG two days after the hurricane. They had to preposition their logistical supplies over and around downed bridges, trees and power lines. That made all the difference in the world.

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