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Old 18th July 2014 | 07:46
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I submit the issue of training is a red herring also.

Yes, a military operator will require extensive training, but that is required so the they can operate and maintain, assess performance, undertake proper c2 functions etc.

Given a reasonable competence (how many read computer manuals today?) and trial and error I suspect that they could switch on, get a lock and fire. Niceties such as roe, eccm, identification, speed of reaction and reload are all unnecessary.
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