I was designed for combat.

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if youve killed other people who've pointed guns at you then you should realise the problem in your situation. if you hadnt pulled the trigger chances are you wouldve done the deadmans tango as he filled you full of lead.

should you feel bad for the kid? sure you shot the poor bastard. but should you feel bad for the reasoning behind it? no... why?

1. it was your job and you were ordered to do so.
2. if you hadnt done so you would be dead and that kid (poor brainwashed kid i would hazard to say) would've been out there again the next day shooting at allied soldiers.

you did your duty... and as much as it sucks balls, what can you do man. that being said i dont think hes going to be leaving your dreams for a while. soldier or no soldier. killing changes you.

theres nothing you could of done mate its either you or him and you have to look out for yourself
the only thing that god will hold against you and all mankind is why are we at war with eachother

Man, it is totally normal for you to feel this way, and while it is something that you will unfortunately always carry with you, the feelings will fade and you will learn to block it out.

One thing that can help is dedicating yourself to helping other young men/women who are going down the wrong path, and by doing so, perhaps save their lives.

Good luck man

Rokky

Thank you for your service to our country. There was nothing else you could do. A 14 year old kid with a gun is just as dangerous as a 40 year old man with a gun. Look at it this way, when you were 14 could you have been dangerous with a gun? If you had were waiting to ambush an ranger would you have been somewhat dangerous.

The question I have is this: had ne not had a gun, would you have shot him anyway? From my limited understanding of military you are taught to kill, right? You know who to kill and when. If somebody has a gun pointed at you, whether they be old or young, they are an enemy.

Thank you for your service. You are a hero.

You and I think the same way.When a civilian ,regardless of age becomes a combatant the normal rules of engagement no longer apply.Think of it like this,If you didnt do what you had to you would have never posted this story.At least you saw your enemy unlike me. I dropped 105MM shells on mine from 10 miles away.Truthfully, after 18 yrs i still have nightmares.I feel your pain. Sincerely,
Another old combat vet with a concious. 29th L inf, 2-110th FA

Hey man one soldier to another i would like to thank you for what you've done. Its people like you who inspired me to join.