TwinHueyMan, your assertion that there's a lot of pressure on a pilot to perform with special forces types in the back is fair enough, but this statement:
"All militaries have always had a poor understanding of the capabilities and limits of helicopters and the prerequisites so that they can perform tasks safely."
is one of the most sweeping I've seen in a long time. Are you suggesting that you know how all military helicopter operators train and work, and that none of them understand the limitations of the machines they operate?
That's absolute bull****, frankly. Have a think about what you're writing.