First lieutenant David R. Bernstein had a chance when he was shot in the leg by Iraqi insurgents on October 18th 2003. A soldier trained in combat medical care was at his side almost immediately but could not find a $20 nylon and plastic tourniquet to apply. The 24-year-old West Point graduate died that night despite getting the best emergency medical care the army had to offer. This is Jocko podcast number 386 with echo Charles and me Jocko willing good evening.

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