Mr. Ott tells of the elite soldiers picked to provide humanitarian aid to the besieged city of Sarajevo and how life for the locals was destroyed as they fled from the villages.
No Amount of Training Prepares You
Mr. Ott explains the level of training received with RCR, yet realizing that no amount of training can prepare a soldier for arrival in Sarajevo
Peacekeeper vs. Peacemaker
Mr. MacDonald explains the difference for a soldier as a peacekeeper and peacemaker.
My Greatest Accomplishment
Mr. MacDonald describes the pride for the work done, getting through the first night, “baptism by fire”.
A Walking Target
Mr. MacDonald explains the responsibility of a peacekeeper and the level of protection provided.
Hearing the Snap of a Bullet
As a peacekeeper, Mr. MacDonald describes his experiences under the rules of engagement and the inability to fire back.
Difference between Day and Night
Mr. MacDonald explains the difference between day and night in the city where people go about their business in daylight and as dusk falls the changes and battles begin causing horrific destruction.
Civilians being Targeted
During checkpoint duty at the PTT building, Mr. MacDonald describes the sights of civilians being targeted by snipers while walking down the sidewalks and the challenges they faced each day.
Supplies Not Meant for the Military
Mr. Slusar witnesses the food and medical supplies for the civilian people being taken by the military for their own use, an act he could not support.
Proudest Memory of Sarajevo
Mr. Slusar expresses his pride when watching the first plane come in to the airport. One of the best experiences of his service.
Level of Stress
Mr. Slusar describes the level of stress and reasons that cause intensity during a mission.
The Importance of Structure
Mr. Slusar stresses the importance of structure and the importance of a checklist of a soldier’s daily routine, a positive habit hard to break when returning home.