Although the most obvious benefits of Cobra Gold are the much anticipated R&R for US soldiers, and the Everest-like spike in monthly income seen by Thailand's bargirls, I suppose the primary purpose of Cobra Gold is to maintain strong relations between the Thai and US governments - going back to the Vietnam War and the "Domino Effect".
Beaches and babes aside, it's also an opportunity for US soldiers to hone their survival skills, in case they're ever called to fight in Southeast Asia again.
Rule #1 - the forest is your friend. Know the forest well and it will feed you well. Below is a picture of a Thai army trainer showing the different kind of fruits and vegetables found in the Thai jungle.
Rule #2 The cobra is not your friend. But know the cobra well, and...
it can feed you well. Nothing like a Cobra Gold cocktail - snake blood and rice whiskey.
Rule #3 - When rice whiskey is not available, you can always take it straight.
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