Rifle Used by First MOH Recipient Captured on Video

Taking a Look at a clone build of the Chapman rifle, an American Hero who fought in the battle of Roberts Ridge and was the first man to have his Medal of Honor Captured on video. Subscribe to @Otterweaponworx !!! THANKS Americana Pipe Dream! Discount code ADMIN Thanks Optics Planet! Code Admn for 7% off! THANKS AAC! MERCH: GO CHECK OUT PEPPERBOX TV: ------- Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:49 Chapman Rifle shooting montage 01:26 Pwease Subswibe 01:53 Groundwork 06:29 Welcome back Joel! 15:04 Admins thoughts on the clone 17:33 Thanks for watching ------ Date: March 4, 2002 Location: Takur Ghar, Afghanistan The Battle of Roberts Ridge occurred during Operation Anaconda, part of the larger invasion of Afghanistan. The mission was to insert a team of Navy SEALs onto a strategic high point known as Takur Ghar, from which they could direct air support against al-Qaeda forces entrenched in the valley below. The mission, however, quickly went awry. The MH-47 Chinook helicopter carrying the SEAL team, callsign Razor 03, came under heavy machine gun and RPG fire from entrenched al-Qaeda fighters as it attempted to land. A rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) struck the helicopter, forcing it to abort the landing and retreat. During the chaotic withdrawal, Petty Officer First Class Neil Roberts, a member of the SEAL team, was thrown from the aircraft and landed on the snowy mountainside, leading to the unfolding of what would be known as “Roberts Ridge.“ The SEAL team, determined not to leave a man behind, made a second attempt to land on the ridge. This time, they succeeded but immediately came under intense fire from well-prepared al-Qaeda positions. John Chapman, a U.S. Air Force Combat Controller attached to the SEAL team, was responsible for coordinating air support. As the firefight escalated, Chapman’s role became critical. Upon insertion, the team quickly realized they were outnumbered and outgunned. The al-Qaeda fighters had the high ground and a well-defended position, utilizing bunkers and machine-gun nests. Despite the overwhelming odds, Chapman fought tenaciously, moving forward to engage the enemy directly. As the battle raged, Chapman spotted an enemy position that posed an immediate threat to his teammates. Without hesitation, he charged uphill through deep snow, directly into heavy machine-gun fire. His objective was clear: eliminate the enemy and protect his team. Chapman managed to reach the enemy bunker, where he engaged in close-quarters combat, killing two al-Qaeda fighters. However, he was seriously wounded in the process, sustaining multiple gunshot wounds. Despite his injuries, he continued to fight, providing covering fire and attempting to direct air support to protect the remaining SEALs. At this point, believing Chapman had been killed, the SEAL team was forced to withdraw due to the intensity of the enemy fire and the severity of the situation. The team believed Chapman had died from his injuries and left the ridge to save the remaining men. Unbeknownst to the retreating SEALs, Chapman was still alive, albeit gravely wounded. As enemy fighters closed in on his position, Chapman regained consciousness and continued to fight. Surveillance footage and later analysis revealed that Chapman, alone and critically injured, engaged in a final stand against the encroaching enemy. He successfully killed several more fighters, preventing them from overrunning his position and buying crucial time for his teammates. Chapman eventually succumbed to his wounds after a prolonged battle, but his actions had a significant impact on the engagement. His bravery and determination under fire directly contributed to the survival of his comrades and the eventual success of the mission.