I would just like to highlight a point.
Whipping Boy's SATCO Quote
"As far as "training for war" goes, I didn't see many CBA clad FCs on the ground in Afghanistan earlier this year."
Take3Call5 Quote
"And if the AD's are training for war then where was their involvement in all the recent conflicts???"
This is taken direct from the AWACS Sqn Web Site: I think you all are aware where these aircraft have been over the past few years.
Weapons Team Composition
The weapons team is headed by the Fighter Allocator (FA) who is responsible for the safe conduct of all aircraft which have been allocated to the E-3D for control. His/her 2 Weapons Controllers (WCs) can control a wide variety of air missions including Offensive and Defensive Counter Air operations using fighters, Close Air Support and Battlefield Air Interdiction using bombers and a wide variety of operational support aircraft.
Get a little closer to the action before you start quoting things you know nothing about.
Apologies and a little recognition for these guy's and girls would definitely be accepted.
