Then one would assume wrongly.
The AAC are a teeth arm and a very important one to the combat team, battle group or formation. One of the advantages of manning many of the pilot posts with officers and SNCOs from other arms and corps on attachment is that there is consequently a width and depth of experience of Army aviation throughout the whole Army.
Those soldiers who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan, which is a preponderance of them, are very appreciative of the direct and indirect support provided by Hawkeye and do not consider them an expensive add-on.
Bugger! I have risen to my own bait!
