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Yeah that pesky Geneva conventions getting in the way, you cannot carry any hollowpoint blended etc ammo, it is against the rules of civilized warfare. Granted we are not fighting a civilized foe nor will we in the foreseeable future but we still follow the rules.

But all the thousands of guys from other platforms that are trying to transition to the Osprey will be in your way....oh wait.

People get sent home all the time, yes Integrity is the big one that is no appeal see ya ummm never. Performance failure is another one, some people jsut dont pack the proverbial gear to serve in our beloved Corps. The only ones that ever get a chance to try again are the injuries. I didnt...

The HUd is jsut that, you get all or almost all the information you would get from the insturments below while keeping your head up looking out around you. Some HUDS are better than others, the one on the Snake is kind of primitive really but it is still a great peice of gear, I get heading alt...

No, the Aussies had a choice between the Zulu and the Europcopter Tiger and opted for the Tiger (not a bad call since it is in service right now) They bought it to replace single engine Hueys in the attack Helo role. It is interesting that many countries that nevr posessed an attack helo role...

Yeah the rebuild idea was a non starter and I think they blew sunshine up some people's skirts. Let me get this straight we are going to shutdown a whole HMLA send all the birds to Bell for how long and not have birds to train the guys on until they get back so they are out of the fight for...

Ive never heard of them either, and I a pretty big watch geek.

I think the 60 would make an excellent replacement for the Huey in all roles they currently perform. I think that there is still a need for a dedicated attack platform like the Cobra, the Marine Corps really doesnt have much ground based fire support available hence the need for R/W and F/w...

I did once but I was discussing an upcoming libo port and was doing currency conversion.

Forsaken? Where did this post come from? Have you lived there? Im sure Enid Oklahoma is filling all your geopgraphic needs, who needs forests and oceans and culture. Im sure there are enough generic plates in the WALMART parking lot to make you happy.

There are some serious problems with the Zulu, most are avionics related, some are engineering. Will they all be sorted out, probably but at what cost. If they would jsut put a new HUD, FLIR moving map and a new SACLOS missile to replace the TOW I would fly the whiskey for the next 20 years.

that is the biggest culture shock when Marines get on a ship. To a Marine a CO who would sit and eat while a subordinate stands there is anathema to all we stand for. I realize there are different service cultures and all but I still get a little nauseaus when I hear liberty called from top...

On the Green side on a big Amphib asking is the exception to the rule, the ACE usually has "their" table where all the Captains and Lts sit and it isnt as formal, if it is crowded and youa re looking for an empty seat ask. As for trays BUS YOUR OWN DAMN TRAY! I cant emphasize this enough, life...

Operational Test if different than flight regime testing. Test pilots do tests at PAX that basically build the charts in your NATOPS, the Operational guys work on how all the weapons and systems work.

Talking to the HSC guys and the guys on their min boss etc tours on the boat they were saying in HSC there was no HLL LLL distinction could be bad gouge though

Sometimes I wish I had a job as a Pentagon spokesmen other time I like my lot in life here are some proposed answers to the above questions To the was he alive question: To quote Maj Paine: "If he is in there he aint happy" To the medical question attention question: We tried but there was...

I think they are believing their own propaganda a bit. It is a big leap from vertrep to a company insert on a LLL night. The HSC guys have made great strides but it si not the same and their are only a few guys in each squadron that do the SEAL stuff, far cry from a whole squadron able to do a...

Ummmm not really. The Blue side has come a long way in a short time in regards to NVG training but they arent there yet. The Blue side believed the hype on the ANVIS-9 a little too much trying to do away with the HLL and LLL distinction. I dont care how good the goggles are if there is no...

So does the guy that dropped the bomb get the 25m? That would be a nice way to throw a squadron party

#1 Hot girls at the FBO desk (yeah it matters) #2 Coffee soda or some form of caffeine (yeah that matters too) #3 Crew car sow e can go get something to eat #4 Food on site if no car sandwiches pizza etc #5 a nice crew lounge with flight planning/filing stuff, nice chairs and a TV. (so I...

Im not sure on this one. I dont think there is a requirement on type 3 control to see the target, the whole basis for type 3 is to safely engage targets that cannot be observed by the FAC/JTAC adding some depth to the battlefield. Type 2 and 3 are better definitions of the old "reasonable...

You guys are going about this all wrong, just go to about 100' and sneak in under the weather, puts you about level wiht the deck then land. That way the marble-mouthed not paying attention controller and his sh!tty radar cant get a chance to kill you, works for me

ahh the FSCL now you have muddies the waters, want to get even muddier we'll talk BCLs. The AF still thinks of CAS as anyhting inside the FSCL whether there are friendlies anywhere near or not. The Army can still range to the BCL with MLRS which is great but team Green doesnt have that so we...

That limited Narrow world of finding a ship is what Naval Aviation is all about and is more likely to save the life of a Naval Aviator than all the Gucci GPS approaches in the world. WE GO TO THE BOAT. TACAN point to points etc are important skills. Do I sometime wish I had an ILS, absolutely...

I think the confusion is across the board though getting better. I had some Harriers check on one time in Yuma and they wanted to mark with the IR pointer on the Lpod (great mark by the way) but they kept asking for Type 2 control for that I had to tell them "No type 1 still in effect, your...

Maybe better in the Private Forum but I will hold off on moving it until there is a consensus.

I dont have too much to add to this, I think it has been convered well, a FAC tour will be one of the best tours you do in the Marine Corps but you will be ready to get back to a squadron at the end of it.

Search the site for PLC programs. You can enroll in PLC while in college adn have no RTOC like commitment while in school, you do either two 6 week periods at OCS or 1 ten week period. Based on your stats you shouldnt have a problem getting accepted. No swim at OCS but you will be...

yours are gray? borrow the wing from the Army I take it

I'm curious what the details were, if you dont mind please enlighten us or roll it over to a "big boy" forum if so warranted.

might want your Tequilla straight on this one.

Agreed, it is poor personnel planning and Im sure it could be done better what pissed me off is the "this is horsesh!t comment" as though shore tours were sacred and the very tought of deploying during one was wrong. Im guessing the guys in WWII didnt get too many shore tours over the course of...

Ummmm we are at war and if you are underway chances are you are in support of the war. It sucks Im sure, and it is hitting the green side as well but lets keep it in perspective, it is not horsesh!t, you took an oath to support and defend the Constitution and duly appointed authority has...

ok, if in doubt salute if saluted in doubt return said salute and try to conduct yourself in such a way that you deserve said salute A wise SNCO who had an influence in my life once told me: "There may come a time when you need to step up and earn all those salutes, all the extra pay and all...

The only thing that would probably surprise me is the intel O putting forth gouge that is in direct contradiction to the guy who is an IP in primary and probably has his fingers closer to the training pulse than any of us in the fleet. Ihave seen both good and Let me know how telling the guys...

How is an Intel O privy to primary class wait time? I havent known such stuff since I was..... well in primary.

depends, usually for Navy guys between advanced and the RAG, Marines many times may never go and if they do it is because the squadron got a few slots so it could come at any time.

yeah Airbus uses left handed control sticks-only the French.

No, one shot is all you get really. I know people who had dropped air contracts at TBS and later got picked up as fleet ascesions. Once you attrite from training it's time to do something else. Fligth school is a big investment of time and money and our beloved Corps wont risk it again...

dont worry in another 100 years when they renovate the barracks they will let the Lts live out in town again

Yeah what a great weapon so let me get this straight I fly straight down an enemy runway and I dispense bombs out on a predictable path and every snuffy with a rifle doesnt shoot me how?

Concur, The Japanese are no slouch when it comes to defense spending. Most of their gear is first rate and realtively young. Their forces though smallish are very top heavy in Os and SNCOs....hmmmmm a solid skeleton on which to quickly build a larger force??????

Quite a first post. I'll let Punk expound on this one.

A reserve officer who knows you is just about the same as getting one from an active duty guy. The only thing that will vary is their personal knowledge of you and command of the English language. You will be fine

Geee I wonder how this poll will turn out? I'm guessing most answersw will be something like "uhhhhhh the one I fly"

yeah second the Economist, expensive but worth it

you have to build airplanes in 7 minutes if your country is rife with socialist labor laws. The problem is though they built it in 7 minutes they all got paid for a full day and didnt do anything else.

Probably not but I dont really talk to the controllers as often as the F/W guys, for the most part my experiences with SoCal approach ahve been very positive, I do hear them tear into Joe Cesna every now and then, kind of makes me smile really.

I have not heard much good on S&W autos, revolvers great autos not. I wish I had waited when I got my XD-9, I would have gotten the .45, have you shot the XD yet? I shot the HK once, didnt like the feel but dont have enough experience to add input on that one. Let me know how the XD is if...

I disagree with the bail now. This is a big commitment and yes the rewards are there and it is a great life but there are sacrifices, I wont call them drawback (but might in a few years) but there are sacrifices in any profession that takes effort. Learn what you can, take it ALL with a grain...