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Old 07-31-16, 02:16 PM   #3
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Originally Posted by Schroeder View Post
I don't think that would be useful as it requires troops on the ground installing these nets which would be easily spotted and they can only catch one person at a time. That somewhat defeats the point of paratroops, doesn't it?
I agree, it is nonsensical.
There are, for SOF at least, HALO and HAHO (night) jumps who suffice in irregular warfare scenarios (no enemy air superiority/AA threats etc.)

Throwing soldiers into a net...uhm...yeah, no.