"Loaded for Bear"

[B_7772]

While playing through a Tom Clancy game last week, I heard someone say that, "there's an in bound heli loaded for bear", what does this mean?

[DaveSims]

Just a phrase, which usually means tons of guns and ammo, like you would have if hunting for bear.  I've heard it used in many situations, not just aircraft related.

[expat]

It was a misspoken, not bear, but beer. The troops where thirsty

Matt