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Come on, you know. "Look at us, we're all inclusive now." You can get as mad about it as you want, won't change a damn thing.

The safety folks are worried about protecting/ keeping privilege. A decent fix would be hosting the videos/presentations on afsas via streaming, without requiring short term tab access. There's got to be a way to do that securely right?

Still smells like a jock strap don't it?

Those traditions are in civilian politicians' sights. Generals can fall on their swords to your heart's desire, it won't change anything. Doesn't mean you can't have fun or hang at the bar. I don't disagree that it won't fix the true problem. I also resent being lumped in with a bunch of assholes as if my actions create would be rapists.

I always figured that place was Alabama's version of Kijong-dong.

If "they" start a CDI after a SIB outbrief, there's only one reason.

Why does everyone confuse/mix accuracy and dispersion? It's annoying.

Hyperbole much? As a fellow slow kid at play, I'm as big an A-10 fan as anyone but entire wars won't hinge on its existence.

Agree, life imprison makes him a rally cry for the rest of his life.

Agreed, who gives a shit what he thinks. The question is how would his execution be perceived in the Muslim world? "Martyrdom" might inspire more would be assholes, but then again imprisonment might become a rallying cry. Do Judges have access to cultural specialists?

Either way just ignore and he'll either go away or reveal his back ground eventually.

I'm pretty sure joe1234 takes perverse pleasure in riling everyone up by not telling his back ground.

UH-1Y doesn't get you guys anything over a Blackhawk except an entirely new supply chain. I've heard prior Huey guys go on about how easily maintained the UH-1 is, blah blah blah. The Yankee is an entirely new aircraft that just happens to look like a Huey. That said at least all the developmental work is done, and if more guys than not end up thinking like Liquid it's a moot point as Rescue will go the way of the Osprey.

No argument that cancelling a new start would save some money, it just seems like maintenance costs for an Osprey are crazy high compared to a 60. Does Big blue plan to buy full up CVs? My understanding was that big blue(FP-4) pays for MV-22s and SOCOM (MFP-11) pays for the CV modifications. 7.62 is dumb, and the fact that we still keep it around annoys me. .50 cal actually punches above it's weight class with the correct ammo, ball/ap/api ain't the correct ammo. I should have clarified wrt to contested objective, I really meant the terminal area. Without a doubt it has more advanced systems to deal with a more advanced enroute threat. But if AFSOC is looking at legit forward firing standoff weapons for the CV, that's pretty cool, I'd be curious about the EM performance however and ability to balance weight gain and power available to actually land. I could see three ship tactics make a come back. AFSOC logistics is much better than the CAF. Don't get too wrapped around the axle with mission statements, the 60 can in fact survive in a high threat environment, but I'll admit the CV-22 is better suited. However, requiring attack escort is a ORM measure not something that is truly "required." Ever been "escorted" by OH-58s? They're not any more capable than you were in the 60. It's a training issue not a capability issue. Based on what Liquid has posted (I now assume he's an AFSOC guy) and what the then acting AFSEC said, I'll buy that AFSOC is being an honest broker, rather than grabbing for money and iron. But I think you're right, we'd be naive to think they'd be offering this up if it didn't benefit them in some way. Whether this will benefit the "rescue triad" in the long term, I think only time will tell if this goes through.

This annoys me, I agree with Joe1234.... Deployment count does not equal tactical prowess. That said, if you're gonna be a strategic badass you need to at least grasp the tactical level.

Does this account for the difference in O&M costs wrt a Osprey vs a Hawk? Does the AF plan to buy CV's for rescue or MV's? As I understand it (I've certainly been wrong before) the AF currently buys MV's for AFSOC then SOCOM pays to make them CV's. Am I off base? I disagree that AFSOC doesn't have a dog in the fight, they want more CV-22s and this might get that but maybe I'm just cynical. This isn't about money, it's about iron. It could certainly work out well for the mission, but would require a change in joint doctrine. Keeping things "separate" doesn't benefit anyone. Joint PR doctrine is certainly fucked up, if we're going this route let's shake up the boat and fix things. As for CSAR, if you can't shoot back and you're going to rely on an F-35 to do your shooting for you.... don't bother with a contested objective. As far as your points about who has OPCON/TACON and where you live and eat, I've been on just about every end of that and it always seems to work itself out, no argument.

We've worked hard to change that, but some of the weapons officers are assholes thing has come about because guys don't like hearing they're fucked up. I definitely remember the WO=Asshole years, but I know for a fact that the everyone gets a ribbon mentality is still alive and well in our community. Until I hooked my first check ride then got my dick kicked in doing AC upgrade at Nellis, I was a shining example of that attitude. Sorry a bit off topic, I think splitting out the career fields as far as promotion numbers would probably be a good thing. How many XXXX Majors/LtCol does the AF need in the next cycle? Well, let those dudes compete amongst themselves and promote accordingly.

If Sikorsky can nail this with their Raider prototype they stand ready to rape the competition. I really hope they do well, I would love a Blackhawk sized X2.

I'm old, it's official. I no longer need a map or a clock to navigate around the NTTR, Pilotage rules the roost.

Here's a toast....

Dude, he has a PhD in Sociology with a thesis directly related to religion. I'm guessing his study had a lot to do with religion. He may not be a "religious scholar" but if you don't think as a sociology type he can't be a scholar of religion.... I don't know what to say. EDIT: He may well be a pompous ass, I haven't really read any of his shit, but do you have a problem with anything he's actually said, or you gonna stick to character assassination?

Perfect example of a tactics work around to a dumb ass design.

Dear Gen Chang, you have an opportunity hear to teach us knuckle dragging retards about your world. Don't waste that opportunity with chest beating, you'll lose and your point will be lost. Finance Guy is a moderator on a board full of said idiot pilots, why do you think that is? Please, don't leave, adjust your attitude and actually take this opportunity to teach. It's pretty fucking clear we don't understand A1 at all, so help us out brother, fill in those blanks as best you can.

dmeg, really off topic, PM inbound. In this case, BZ to SSgt Zachery.

PJs do not get JTAC qualified currently, some have been to JFO school. Internal to Rescue we train to use CCA format as well as simple bearing and range to work together to affect a rescue while suppressing/destroying threats. It's up to the actual shooter to ensure all deconfliction/coordination has been accomplished. So while not actually controlling strikes, they're fully trained to tell the overhead players where they see enemy positions.