Well said Gas producer!
The biggest problem NPAS have yet to overcome is one of credibility. There is only one person on the team that can speak with any knowledge, authority and experience on the subject and only one other who has been honest enough to put her hand up and admit that she knows nothing about the subject.
Spending wisely on Air Support will increase efficiency.
Simply spending less on Air Support will not produce savings.
Effectiveness, especially 100% effectiveness, has an efficiency all of its own.