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Finally the crappy PT shorts are being recalled. Though not for the reasons everyone hates them. Can't we just recall the entire POS uniform and go with something that actually works and is comfortable? Reason for the recall is that the "NAVY" comes off after being washed...

We had a guy get put on bread and water. Definitely opened the eyes of some of the younger troublemakers.

Here are a few from my collection of WWII posters. It is a shame that we no longer have the guts to make things like these.

Am I the only one who is pissed that none of the major news organizations has bothered with any Pearl Harbor news/rememberances/headlines? It's all Tiger Woods, and Afghanistan and White house party crashers, etc. Not a thought to the sacrifices of the greatest generation, not by a single news...

I can't believe you even mentioned the M60. Talk about a weapon that is even more worthless/unreliable than the SAW.

Considering that the original SAW procurement was to fill a "room clearing" role I think this weapon with a 100rnd drum would be much better suited to that. If they want a true belt fed weapon for the battlefield then the M-240 is the logical candidate. On a side note, it is good to see...

Pending the outcome of the Court Martial we can hope that the result of all this is that more terrorist leaders start turning up in body bags instead of alive to complain and stand trial. Dead men tell no tales.

PR removal. The wires to the earcups are soldered in. For those that are having issues with the CEP earpieces moving around I highly recommend getting the molded earpieces. They work with the normal CEP setup it just replaces that crap foam part with a rubber piece custom molded for your ear...

While MS flight sim can help with procedures it won't really do you any good for IFS. Once you are in Primary and actually have EP's and procedures to practice, then it can help. The best advice I can give is to start listening to ATC comms. Honestly, just don't sound like a tard on the radio...

These days a lot of PPO's still want/require you to go through the website first. I think it's the Navy's way of guaranteeing it's success. By the time I actually had orders to leave Japan I had just under 2 weeks to set up my move. I went in to the PPO and was told to do everything online...

That determination is not hard and fast yet, the guy said it all depends on which evaluator is responsible for signing the final paperwork. Right now the interpretation is loose enough that most guys with some sort of "instructor" in the job title should be ok. (Rag instructor, SWTI, HT/VT)...

A buddy of mine called the same company that does the Commercial/Instrument deal in Pensacola. They are finalizing a similar setup for this, should be the same price as the other class. Also I believe the way it is being interpreted you are supposed to have been a UNI to qualify.

How about we pull our support from the UN and see how long they are able to do anything. It's a "bunch of holier than thou, but we need you because we can't be required to actually accomplish anything" group. Perhaps some of their humanitarian missions are worthwhile, but when was the last...

The UN is a rediculous organization with no real power. When they decide to sanction someone whose forces do they turn to? When pirates become a problem, who gets sent in? When a country needs a smack down and the UN finally after 10 years decides to approve something, who goes in and does...

Since when are the results of a Mishap Investigation releasable to the public like that? I always thought that kind of stuff was priviliged. I can think of plenty of mishaps that should not end up in a paper.

http://www.wvec.com/news/topstories/stories/wvec_local_102309_blackhawk_crash.2445f9494.html Army Blackhawks were doing ops on a USNS ship. Initial reports are 1 fatality, 8 injuries.

I thoroughly feel the need to kick people in the junk for crap like that. How hard is it to show some freakin respect! See if they act like that after SERE...

Whether or not the contract Vertrep is the future I think it's F'n stupid. Any '60 can vertrep. A decent crew in a 60 can out 'rep the Puma's. I've seen it done and done it a few times. The issue I really have is that with the new HSC/HSM plan there "should" be helos with almost every group...

So a couple of Norwegians decide that someone who had done 2 weeks of nothing deserves a prize. Who cares.

Oh I agree with that 100% There was a bit of sarcasm in my post.

Don't see how they could enforce that and it's stupid to begin with. TO get your license you have to study and know about different types of airspace. The assumption/requirement is already there to be familiar with your route of flight and all restrictions and airspace along it. Maybe they'll...

Ok, here goes a general description YMMV. The first step is H2P. helicopter 2nd Pilot. You have to make that milestone by 12 months. Average is 9. Normally when you show up to a squadron you get your PQS and are sent on your merry way. The squadron can choose to just give you a H2P syllabus...

Obviously you haven't been in the Navy long. This is textbook across the board. We dumped all our eggs in one basket for better or worse. Who cares if we waste all of our funding on crap that doesn't actually work and nevermind that we could have gotten better equipment that matches the...

Too many variables dependent on command, community, etc. If you can provide more information such as community/airframe then we could help you from there.

On that same note, we don't need the FAA directly responsible for the safety of every piece of airspace in the US. VFR is see and avoid for a reason. If the pilot of the plane wasn't paying attention to what was in front of him and wasn't on the correct frequency. (Both of which seem likely)...

Gotta love modern technology. You can add night vision and radar to your car along with a HUD, scientists are inventing a HUD for your eyeball... but the Navy still uses the 10lb POS NVG addon as an excuse for a helo HUD. :sigh:

A buddy of mine in Japan used Slingbox and loved it. He just bought high speed internet for his parents and hooked the slingbox up in the basement to an extra cable outlet. He also added a DVR so he could record certain shows and watch them via slingbox. Internet on base in Japan is fast...

Actually I can do the same thing with my parents computer (Both Mac)

Also highly recommend a Mac. I used to be against them for many years. I've owned and built numerous PC's; overclocked rigs for gaming, high powered rigs for gaming, normal PC's, laptops, Alienware, etc. Without a doubt the best purchase I have made was my Macbook. I keep an Alienware for...

That is a shame because when I was there back in 2005 the place was relatively new and very nice. It's sad to see how things change.

Negative, think more recent.

Note: In my case that wasn't far from what really happened. So it's not necessarily a bad thing to practice worst case. The 60F sims are modeled that way. They are also incorrect in that after the loss of tail auto they yaw right with the pull at the bottom instead of left like in real life.

The new ones are supposed to correct all this. Was working with the guys doing the upgrades and the flight mechanics are going to be fixed. The visuals are going to be based off of actual imagery, not just computer added buildings. The plan for the next few years is to link front end and back...

Anyone watch the documentary on Marine One? I loved how they compared it to landing on a ship. Because apparently a nice slow approach to large painted X's is just as hard as landing on the back of a Flight II or even a Flight I pitching and rolling. (I'm pretty sure the size of the RAST trap...

http://www.aviationtoday.com/rw/military/attack/V-22-Its-Time-to-Move-On_33915.html Interesting article on the "realities" as the GAO sees it of the V-22 deployments. It reiterates the average 62% mission capable rate of the 3 squadrons. Also mentions that out of 105 Osprey's currently in the...

If you have ever had custom molded ear plugs for shooting, the CEP's are the same process. They inject some expanding foam type crap into your ear and when it dries they pull it out. These "molds" are then sent in and your actual rubber CEP tips are made based on these. They have a hollow...

CEP's are great! I got them when I checked into my fleet squadron and have loved them ever since. Though for the helo helmets they are soldered in and thus become permanent. Something that pissed me off after the mishap and I was told that I could never wear my helmet again and since the...

Ps is commonly referred to as Power Excess. It is part of the E-M Diagrams (Energy Maneuverability) All aircraft have them, but we punch the numbers before every tactical flight. Has various values that can all be cross referenced depending on what you want to get out of it. They are...

http://www.foxnews.com/slideshow/U.S./2009/08/08/midair-collision-hudson-river?slide=2 Crazy pictures of the collision.

Even more important in Tactical flying, (And should be pushed to a required planning stage for all flights) is punching the Ps numbers. Just because NATOPS says the AOB limit is 45* or 30* at high DA doesn't mean the aircraft can necessarily do it on a given day. I much prefer the airforce...

FYI ID is currently running "Pilot Down" The True Story of Capt. Scott Speicher. An interesting show so far.

Well, they are finally admitting that they may have to raise taxes to pay for this shitshow of socialist health care reform. My favorite quote below. How the hell is giving away shitty, national healthcare a requirement to bring down the deficit? How about revamping welfare, creating a flat...

Interesting article on the provisions of the 2 bills. Socialism we are well on our way. 5 freedoms you'd lose in health care reform http://money.cnn.com/2009/07/24/news/economy/health_care_reform_obama.fortune/index.htm By the way, in response to being able to keep your existing plan, those...

There were filming in Fallon during the last SWTI class. Rumor was they got kicked out after a few days due to some permits and FAA violations against the pilots.

Except for the part where those strategic force launchers are also used for conventional weapons. Is he just going to reclassify them or actually get rid of them. Another good point that was made is that Russia's forces are shrinking whether we agree to their deals or not. They can't afford...

From personal experience when the tail departs the helo (Even in the dead area of the H/V diagram) you can still walk away if you know what you are doing. Though it isn't a fun day it can be done.

Great video on FOX News with footage from an Apache supporting ground forces. Nice illustration of the "stringent" ROE, plus some good stuff that you don't normally see on TV. (Actual airstrike footage, 0 civilian casulties)...

53's are still around and should be for a few years. Though HSC OAMCM (Mine crap) is in the works. All the new systems and tactics are still undergoing testing so it will be awhile before it comes online. And from the details I have seen that is one mission area that I plan on avoiding like...

The "Joint" way of doing things depends alot on what job it is. ie Army for jump school and ground type stuff. However the AF is the big money service with all the political connections, so they win when it comes to most of that crap. Though in some cases the AF actually does get it right...

Some guys don't like the weight on their helmets. New guys have to be taught about the limitations of what you see with them so they don't get a false sense of security. ie Depth perception isn't great, your FOV is limited, shading can obscure things depending on lighting, and unshielded...