Nick,
Thanks for the insight into the Black Hawk down mission. I had not considered the night tactics angle, but that certainly fits the 60 KIAS/300 ft scenario, especially since the unit involved is an almost exclusive night operator (and one of, if not THE, best night assualt helicopter units in the world).
You also said:
>>Like many military endevors, the mistakes of that mission are not necessarily the mistakes of those who had to fly it. <<
I totally agree. Forgive me if my initial question gave any other impression. Again, I express my admiration of all the brave soldiers who fought in that battle - one in which the mission was achieved (capture of warlord hierachy).
I am still intrested in any reaction you might have to my question about the command structure of the mission, especially given that Comanche is very much designed to provide the real time battle picture to higher level, more rearward echelon commanders.