Citizens On the Battlefield - INTEL REPORT
"World War III will be a global guerrilla information war with no division between civilian and military participation." - Marshall McLuhan
COBIR - Citizens On the Battlefield Intel Report is an open source blog dedicated to the professional community of COBs - those civilians who work with the United States military, primarily in training, scenario and pre-deployment situations, for the purpose of preparing American soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen for actual situations they could confront in the field and at the front lines.
This first COB Intel Report is being prepared by participants in COB missions at JBMDL - Joint Base Maguire-Dix-Lakehurst - in the Pine Barrens of South Central New Jersey.
IN MEMORIUM:
It is sad for me, as I prepare this first page of the COBIR blog, to reflect on the memory and honor of Charles "Ranger Chuck" Keith, a decade long veteran COB and participant in the last mission who recently passed away in Browns Mills, New Jersey. A U.S. Army Ranger who served in two wars, this Ranger led the way on every mission, sharing his knowledge and experiences with other COBs, who when quick group decisions had to be made, looked to him to make it. And he always made the right one.
With his hand carved walking stick, back pack and little tri-pod seat, Chuck stood out among other COBs as someone who was prepared to be where he was at, was going to make the best of it, and the smart ones stayed close to where ever Ranger Chuck was located.
Besides leading other COBs in peaceful protests at the FOB - Forward Operating Base gate, ambushing convoys as a Op For and other scenarios, on his last mission Ranger Keith played the role of a liberal Ohio Congressman on the House Armed Services Committee who was visiting the base before approving funds, and he played it to the hilt - with many servicemen believing he was the real deal - and responding accordingly.
On the same mission, in another role out in the field, Keith led COBs dressed as foreign villagers in peaceful protests, interacting with armed guards, but was at his best in more violent confrontations and firefights, and after it was all over, always giving a critical after-action report to the Chief Observer.
As one of those who honorably "led the way" for US combat troops overseas, Keith returned home to help train those who were preparing for combat, to make sure that they would successfully complete their missions like he successfully completed his.
All of those who served over the years as a COB with Ranger Chuck will miss him greatly, and try to pick up the lead where he left off.
COBIR Code: "We profest to do our best - "
Primary Contractors:
CWU -
Valpar -
General Dynamics -
A-
B-
C-
X-
Y-
Z -
MISSIONS -
July 2012 - CWU
June 2013 - Valpar (General Dynamics)
"World War III will be a global guerrilla information war with no division between civilian and military participation." - Marshall McLuhan
COBIR - Citizens On the Battlefield Intel Report is an open source blog dedicated to the professional community of COBs - those civilians who work with the United States military, primarily in training, scenario and pre-deployment situations, for the purpose of preparing American soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen for actual situations they could confront in the field and at the front lines.
This first COB Intel Report is being prepared by participants in COB missions at JBMDL - Joint Base Maguire-Dix-Lakehurst - in the Pine Barrens of South Central New Jersey.
IN MEMORIUM:
It is sad for me, as I prepare this first page of the COBIR blog, to reflect on the memory and honor of Charles "Ranger Chuck" Keith, a decade long veteran COB and participant in the last mission who recently passed away in Browns Mills, New Jersey. A U.S. Army Ranger who served in two wars, this Ranger led the way on every mission, sharing his knowledge and experiences with other COBs, who when quick group decisions had to be made, looked to him to make it. And he always made the right one.
With his hand carved walking stick, back pack and little tri-pod seat, Chuck stood out among other COBs as someone who was prepared to be where he was at, was going to make the best of it, and the smart ones stayed close to where ever Ranger Chuck was located.
Besides leading other COBs in peaceful protests at the FOB - Forward Operating Base gate, ambushing convoys as a Op For and other scenarios, on his last mission Ranger Keith played the role of a liberal Ohio Congressman on the House Armed Services Committee who was visiting the base before approving funds, and he played it to the hilt - with many servicemen believing he was the real deal - and responding accordingly.
On the same mission, in another role out in the field, Keith led COBs dressed as foreign villagers in peaceful protests, interacting with armed guards, but was at his best in more violent confrontations and firefights, and after it was all over, always giving a critical after-action report to the Chief Observer.
As one of those who honorably "led the way" for US combat troops overseas, Keith returned home to help train those who were preparing for combat, to make sure that they would successfully complete their missions like he successfully completed his.
All of those who served over the years as a COB with Ranger Chuck will miss him greatly, and try to pick up the lead where he left off.
COBIR Code: "We profest to do our best - "
Primary Contractors:
CWU -
Valpar -
General Dynamics -
A-
B-
C-
X-
Y-
Z -
MISSIONS -
July 2012 - CWU
June 2013 - Valpar (General Dynamics)
