I can imagine the planning stages for this exercise.
"Alright. Intelligence shows that the area is atypically warm, full of water- in its liquid state, no less!- and may be home to Akrid."
"I see. Have our men suit up in standard uniform."
"...heavy winter clothing and extreme cold-weather gear?"
"Yes."
"Sir, is that wise?"
"I don't want to hear anyone whine about having cold toes, Major."
"...yes sir. What about advanced detection gear for the vehicles?"
"Don't worry about it. It's not like the Akrid will ambush our convoy, even if they've ambushed every other convoy we've sent anywhere for the last fifty years. And even if they do, our men will follow the example of Bernie- God rest his ever-surrounding soul- and totally surround any attackers. Make ready for the troops to move out tomorrow."
"Tomorrow, sir? But there hasn't even been time for swimming instruction!"
"There's nothing like the fear of impending death to compel a man to be a fast learner. You heard me, Major, you have your orders!"
"Yes, sir. ...this is going to be even worse than when we sent Company C across the street for coffee...."
Also, if the Akrid freeze and shatter when they die in the cold... do they do the same in the heat? If so, HOW THE HELL DOES THAT MAKE SENSE?!
Bakfiets said:
Bush and Johnson remarks made me chuckle.
Oh, Paul and Graham. Your penchant for juvenile genitalia-related jokes will forever endear you to us.