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From: v064lnev@ubvmsd.cc.buffalo.edu (Zerxes Bhagalia)
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Subject: Helicopter resupply mission
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Date: 19 Nov 90 00:13:38 GMT
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From: v064lnev@ubvmsd.cc.buffalo.edu (Zerxes Bhagalia)

There has been much talk lately of a resupply mission for the US embassy
in Kuwait.  From what I hear, it would likely involve one or two totally
unarmed helicopters, filled only with supplies, which would fly over the
Kuwaiti border to the US embassy.

It is anticipated, by many however, that if such a helicopter resupply
mission were attempted, the Iraqi military forces currently occupying
Kuwait, would try their _utmost_ to _destroy_ the units. 

If such a mission was put into action.
My question is this:  Who chooses who to operate the helicopters on such
			a seemingly suicidal mission?  And on what basis
			is the selection made?  If selected, are the
			personel given the option to reject the mission?
			Would selection be totally voluntary?

Thanks,
Zerxes