Originally Posted by
SASless
No command approval required, sought, or desired.
The Rules were clearcut....simple...direct...and the decision was left up to the Aircraft Commander.....remembering ours was a Transport Helicopter and not a Gunship.
Apologies, by Comd I meant aircraft Comd. For example under Card Alpha (UK self defence) a door gunner could engage with their inherent right to self defence (or in defence of others) rather than having to request permission to engage from the AC Comd?