This is where my argument lies Crab. You said this thread is about military training...however, basic training, fundamentals of rotary flight,, I.R. and type training is not any different whether taught by civvies contractors or the military Someone learning auto's, dealing with engine malfunctions, confined area's ,instrument flying etc etc is exactly the same whether mil or civvies (and yes I've taught both). It's only when you specialise for military differences I.e Tactics etc is when you need people with these skills.Which as someone had already pointed out is going to be carried out elsewhere.
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