As much I like to bash the FS and the government but….practicalities need to be thought about before jumping on them too much. Yes the men from Hereford might have had a plan but was it in terms of support from the RAF?
100 troops plus their kit into theatre…at least a couple of Hercs or TriStars needed
Predator and the support kit
A Herc to remain in theatre (for airdrop)
Helicopters to insert and recover the troops – what’s that a couple of Chinooks?
So more AT needed to get the Chinook support in and out of theatre.
Mind you if the AT and Helo support is not available then lets bash the government for that!