F15 Court Martial
As an ex military pilot and civil ATCO (long since retired, but worked with Al Turner in the Southern Radar days), I have just got onto this thread. I'm glad to see that the responsiblity for ground avoidance has been accepted as being 100% the pilot's. I have yet to see any questions on the preflight briefing of the pilots for their mission. Was it a formal briefing or in view of the seniority of one of the pilots was it a self briefing?
Did the pilots have adequate map/chart information showing the high ground on their proposed track? Was this very important safety issue fully briefed before departure? Who gave the briefing? What briefing was given ( when and by who) to the formation leader on RIS/RAS?.
I get the distinct impression that this C.M. has been laid on for political reasons to satisfy the American Authorities that the loss of their aircrew is being thoroughly investigated and not just swept under the carpet. I certainly hope that Spot's defence dig deep into the briefing actions and responsibilities of the USAF.
I don't know spot but the best of luck!!!