How can
anyone claim that release of this video would compromise Mil Operations? It can’t be the HUD. This probably relates to the current kit
Accession Number : ADP004112. Report Date : JUL 1984
Title : F-16 and A-10 Diffraction Optics Head Up Display (HUD) Flight Test Evaluation,
Corporate Author : AIR FORCE FLIGHT TEST CENTER EDWARDS AFB CA
Distribution Statement :
APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE
Members of the public may purchase hardcopy documents from the National Technical Information Service.
All you need to know about HUDs
http://www.hec.afrl.af.mil/Publications/ASC030025.pdf
And …………. A-10. PILOT OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES—
A/OA-10 MULTI-COMMAND INSTRUCTION 11-A/OA10 VOLUME 3 - 17 JANUARY 1997.
At ……….
http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ac/docs/11oa10v3.pdf
..... as you'd expect ---
*6.4.2. Pilots must positively identify the target prior to weapons release. Achieve positive identification by either visually acquiring the target or by confirming target location through valid on-board/off-board cues. These cues include marking rounds, Pave Penny spot, IR Maverick lock-on, IR pointers, or other NVG compatible marking devices. Pilots should exercise caution and possess a high level of target situational awareness when relying on a single target cue to confirm target location.