Politics -v- Civilian Safety Niceties
nigegilb:
Nice quote!
May I be so bold as to ask you this question? Take the potential scenario of Israel striking at Iranian Nuclear facilities, the US/UK politicians order everything into the air to protect the Strait of Hormuz, which they will.
The politicians have two choices, debate the niceties of Civilian Air Safety requirements, or order the highly vulnerable maritime reconnaissance resources "As-is" into the air to protect the Oil tankers, knowing full well that many, if not all will be destroyed.
Which one do you think the politicians will choose? Which option will the military follow, to respectfully point out the engineering flaws, EU civilian requirements, and the opinion of PPRuNe, and stay on the ground, or try and keep the Strait open at all costs, regardless of losses?
Sorry in the real world stupid politicians dictate the survival of the military, which is why the military should have the best tools and intelligence for the next job, and therefore like me the best chance of becoming a Pain in the Ass for politicians when they get older.
So tell us all what is incorrect in that statement during a war?