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Obviously not 'proper aircrew' in the traditional sense (helmet on, awaits incoming), but it is interesting that the FCs on the E-3D will continue to be a mix of officers and SNCOs.
I don't believe that there are any plans to have SNCO Tac Directors (TDs); I believe these are all sqn ldrs and senior fl lts, so the requirement for offr FCs to join the E-3Ds will continue (with the addition of the spare WSOs that have just started to be pushed through part of the FC trg programme).
Awaits correction from Magic Mushroom ...