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uhhh I dont think they have leading edge flaps either.

dont know but a a kilo or a mike wouldnt leave much truck either. Thermobaric does best in an enclosed space so Im guessing not.

Steve, You are probably right. My intent was that right now his focus should be on what will get him his commision. I read into his post that it ws volunteer work for the sake of his OCS package in which case a high PFT will be much more valuable. I sometimes bristle at things like comrels...

damn beat me to it

Some staff guy's Navy Comm

I definitely subscribe to the western form of conservatism (rugged individualism, personal freedoom and small government) more than the southern variant (lots of religion thrown in) Just like I prefer classic democrats (farmers and factory workers who need a voice in DC) rather than the current...

or get the Blues from the Marine shop but let them know youa re on to their little game and a get a jacket that has some room to let it out, you will need it someday. covers are covers but yes take care of the rest at TBS, no need to buy that stuff early. Congrats by the way.

we have thermo-baric hellfires, about 3 times the size of the warhead that is in the SMAW.

That is a sh!t ton of debt but maybe smarter than I was as I just used my credit card to make ends meet as a 2ndLt trying to live a Capt lifestyle

dont buy the tanker jacket, get your wings and wear the leather one.

yeah whatever go PT, you will do more for your community as an officer than all the volunteer things you could think of.

ok here is some things I learned the hard way. I bought my uniforms at the Marine shop and the quality is definitely better, they do a great job. Where they really screw you is material for alterations. I have been about a 42-44 my whole life and when it came time to let the Blues out a...

Smack talk has come to an end. I have nothing but respect for the Phrogies, they do bring a sense of fun to an ACE ready room. Im off to bed now

Phrog guys get a deer in the headlights look on any topic more involved than flying from point A to point B and landing. Hell half the high schoolers on this board can do that.

That is where you Phrog guys go wrong CAS stand for Close Air Support, you know shooting bad guys and stuff. Not Close @ss Spectating. I'm just trying to help since you are now the "duty expert" on CAS for your Battalion.

We are all exceptional in our own way. Life goes on Corky

So there are purple Phrogs on the west coast and pink ones on the east coast, and by pink I mean like Tammy Faye Baker in hot pants at that trailer park you east coast guys call an air station pink. you guys really are a bunch of pansies.

no idea but they are all retired thousands of hour in model type guys

yes

I started out wanting to be a jet guy but slogging through swamps in Quantico I got overflown (by overflown I mean almost eye level) by a Cobra and that lifted my spirits so much at that point I fell in love, and it has lasted longer than any of my failed relationships. My naturally was...

actually before the Mcgoernites took over the democrats and they were the party of hard working blue collar and farming America they historically voted for better pay for the military while the Republicans traditionally spent it on gear. Kind of a good thing that the power shifted regularly...

umm why is signifigant other banned? This is my first and probably only post in the spouses corner

naturally

my Springfield does well wiht JHPs but it does jam every once in a while enough that it is not my bedside table weapon.

I agree but remember a Masters degree is not thought of as highly in the Marines than the Navy. Blue side correct me if I ma wrong but for O-5/O-6 they want to see an advanced degree. The Marines would honestly have you do a Military school before a civilian one so your focus can be on...

Tanks shooting back is a threat but not a big one.

I bet I can find more pictures where the helicopter came out on top. A-10s are fun to fight becasue they actually have an anti-helo syllabus and come down low to play.

We got ours from a German company seemed to do good work. I did however ask if I could get a real Ivory handle, my father has some elephant tusks he got while in Africa and I was going to get real Ivory. Apparently that is illegal so I hvae the fake stuff like everyone else who didnt get one...

we fought one in El Paso, I didnt but the squadron did

You will be ahead of the curve having been a Marine Officer. Many compnaies are actively seeking junior offciers who are getting out for management positions and they are beating out many MBA holders. Im not saying not to go after the MBA, just make sure you are focused on being a Marien, I...

Drag is a big issue in anything youa re trying to fly. The HML has a lot of space and it is all flat space, not so good aerodynamically. Rocket pods also have flat faces, they make cone fairngs but those we never carry those, look kinda dangerous to me.

Im painting in broad brushes I cant stop to check the wisdom that flows forth from my fingers, I leave that to others. Thanks. Grammar dork (-)

Through four years of hard work and dedication.

not impossible but not easy. That is a lot of schooling to try to get done in 8 years where your primary focus should be on being a Marine Officer and by the way deployments are not really conducive to school. Best bet is to do an MOI tour and get a masters, another bachelors and a masters may...

Not an expert but I looked inot them and they are not a good deal as an investment. The other thing to be cognizant of is that the benefits are signifigantly reduced if he were to die in a military aircraft. I would look long and hard a that. If you want insurance Navy Mutual aid is pretty...

Prepare to repel boarders! Yeah sword drill is about the most challenging thing you will do wiht that thing, try not to cut your ear, yes it can happen.

In theory yes. The cockpit is alreadty set up for helmet sights for the gun so it is not a big deal to integrate the 9X. In theory of course right now there are some helmet issues so we'll see. There will be two wingtip stations that can only carry the AIM-9. I wouldnt mind replacing at...

I believ the word you are looking for is delusions. Maybe later we can diagram some sentences too. Ok Im done

There is a picture from the assualt on Hue city where a Marine Lt had his mamaluke on his gear and I believe used it, pretty damn sure he never took fencing. I love the motivation of 2ndLts

Joe Patti's was the best when I was there. Great place, I would go there first

I think you mean combat stores, the drag does affect us in both speed and range, lots of drag on a hellfire missile launcher and 4 missiles.

Well played, I was expecting a "back at the class" story.

The Hokum is fast as sh!t and has good avionics and some really scary missiles but when the Zulu get AIM-9X it wont matter so much any more.

I had a Cobra at 190 (NATOPS limt) on a return from SDLM run no stores, no ALE buckets, didnt even have to pull "FCP Torque" But that is the only time I have seen a Snake go that fast. 150-160 is a safe bet for us but 120 is normal cruise or 90 when we are flying mixed sections with the fat kid.

Yeah once.

It is always dificult when comparing aircraft especially keeping it all uncalssified. I would echo waht Phrogdriver said. The Hind is big and carries lots of ordnance but has some sever limitation in avionics, ergonomics and training. They do however have some very good missiles and there are...

Guys the Navy swords look pretty damn nice. You are warriors and leaders, get yourself a d@mn sword, you wont regret it. My Mamaluke is in a closet but I still take it out and looka t it from time to time. Spend the money

OK now Im calling bulllsh!t, there is no way you fly Phrogs with that bit of tactical knowledge (or any for that matter) in your head. Who are you really? (no smiles but the sentiment is there)

I cant really answer that since I became affiliated (OCS) with the MArines at 19 and am now 31. I know that the perponderance of Os are fairly conservative the enilsited Marines are also fairly conservative but there is a little more deiversity in views. I think my views have remained fairly...