Adam,
What is the problem you are trying to solve? Van presented the current joint solution pretty well, so what is the issue? I see two major problems with your thoughts:
1. I don't...
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Adam,
What is the problem you are trying to solve? Van presented the current joint solution pretty well, so what is the issue? I see two major problems with your thoughts:
1. I don't...
I totally agree with using UAVs in that role...the persistance allows the sensor operators to either become very familiar with the area or partner with ground teams to discern whats going on (always...
You are missing the point of what Gen Keys is saying...his point is that employing air assets to patrol highways (especially in a urban environment like Rob points out) to find IEDs is an...
While you might be able to build a cheap UAS (not doubting your capabilities), the potential second and third order effects on a partner nation are problematic. As an example, currently the United...
While I think UAS (i.e. Predators) are great for a US military-involved COIN fight, remember that most partner nations do not usually have the ability to operate, support, and employ technically...
Tom,
Don't tell that I told you, but you are right about the Nellis-based sacrifices, but you left out the part that death is caused a F-22 in full afterburner:)
Why are those men in black...
Tom/Steve,
A couple of quick points:
-You're right on the money that reports like these need to have an impact in the USAF.
-That being said, I believe there is a new generation of USAF...