Some confusion reigns !
Clear message. (I hope !)
Since pilots of all experience levels read this forum (and I'm not suggesting vast levels on my part, BTW) I've really got to insist that thunderstorms
are dangerous and should be avoided using the prescribed methods*.
I don't fly military aircraft on vital missions, as financed by the taxpayer, so I won't comment in that respect (don't tempt me).
I'm talking from the point of view of someone who wishes to minimise injury and death, not to mention damage and maintenance delays on commercial aircraft attempting to fly for profit.
*Try
www.google.com and type in --- thunderstorms flying dangers.