Crab -
Flaxton, had you any military experience at all you would know that you can't control the ground without ground patrols - therefore all the helis in the world won't stop the roadside bombs and suicide bombers.
I may not have any military experience but it is obvious even to me that they are talking about moving troops around by air to avoid having to travel on dangerous roads. I can't recall mentioning replacing ground patrols???
On a happier note, I think you would feel quite at home flying in Afghanistan - it's very similar to Rotorheads. Every time you poke your head over the ramparts, you get shot down by ignorant, ill-educated non-military types
