Originally Posted by
A_Van
IMHO, it's not a good idea. 16 mln sq km are more than enough to find testing grounds "in house". Things like AC-130 (or A-10 or Su-25) are better suited to deal with jihaddists. One more example of stupidity of higher command. Though the guys at the front line are brave indeed.
A Van
Do you really think it's there to engage jihaddis?