Going to 3rd world for humanitarian relief?

[SnikPlosskin]

I may have the opportunity to join a group of Special Forces and surgeons to do some humanitarian intervention in Costa Rico.

Anyone familiar with the country? Is it dangerous? (I'd be surrounded by SF - but still...)

[Omega Man]

It is called a Medical Readiness Exercise.

[Stangkiller]

I hear nothing but fabulous things about Costa.

[CP]

Who's paying for this, the US taxpayer using borrowed money??

[C5Nate]

Question is, SHOULD YOU?

[boracayjohnny]

It is called a Medical Readiness Exercise.

Who's paying for this, the US taxpayer using borrowed money??

Yes^2.

Pete, are you getting there by civilian or military aircraft?

[Montehall]

I hear nothing but fabulous things about Costa.
Costa Rica is the shit.
I completely enjoyed myself down there.

Keep in mind that you are only two inches away from the sun though... But it is beautiful.

[pappytinker]

I may have the opportunity to join a group of Special Forces and surgeons to do some humanitarian intervention in Costa Rico.

Anyone familiar with the country? Is it dangerous? (I'd be surrounded by SF - but still...)

Have you tried a web search? Before you do, decide whether you want Costa Rica or Puerto Rico. Many people think they are the same place but they are two different places. There is a bunch of information on both.

[SnikPlosskin]

It is called a Medical Readiness Exercise.

I believe the surgeons will be actually doing work on the ground.

Who's paying for this, the US taxpayer using borrowed money??

Private non-profit

Yes^2.

Pete, are you getting there by civilian or military aircraft?

civilian

Have you tried a web search? Before you do, decide whether you want Costa Rica or Puerto Rico. Many people think they are the same place but they are two different places. There is a bunch of information on both.

Good point. Although I'm more of an embedded guy so I go where they go. They said there is some training with regard to not getting kidnapped, robbed, etc.

They are going in March but I don't think I can do that trip. Thinking of going in summer. The plan is to bring the boy and shoot a segment or two.

[SnikPlosskin]

Question is, SHOULD YOU?

That's a valid point. I mentioned my health issues - then it occurred to both of us: if I'm going out of the country I couldn't choose a better team - doctors and special forces. I just have to time it so I can come back and get treatment on schedule.

But if I take a dive, they have the knowledge and supplies to handle it.

They won't let me bring my AR 15....(understandable since I don't even deserve to be in the same room as SF).

I should probably do some physical conditioning too.

[onedef92]

It is called a Medical Readiness Exercise.

Also known as Meals Rejected by the Enemy. :D