1.  What skills do Green Berets have, as described by Mr. Tyrrell?

2.  a) What is the main point of Mr. Tyrrell's commentary?
b)  Do you agree with him?  Explain your answer.

3.  What do you think of the story of Alpha 3336's Special Forces battle in Nuristan province, Afghanistan? What words would you use to describe the soldiers and the Afghans who fought alongside them? Explain your answer.
Read the entire story of the battle the Green Berets fought in Afghanistan as told by the soldiers at
army.mil/-news/2008/12/15/15160-the-story-behind-the-silver-stars/index.html.