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Don't get me wrong, I would rather see the money not spent at all (seeing as how that 10% is money we don't have). But I genuinely believe that cuts to our defense budget will actually improve our readiness in the long run. It would be nice if we had the foresight (and fortitude) to reform our...

Coming from the other side of the question: The military budget is completely out of control. We don't know where all of the money is going let alone why. Not only are we spending money we don't need to now, we are also committing even more money (in O&M, salary and benefits, etc) down the...

There is a lot more to it than the bare statistics. UAS's of all stripes have had horrible mishap rates (especially in the first couple years of a system's life), but for years they were simply not a big deal to anybody. It wasn't until about 4 years ago (maybe HJ can double check my date)...

He got canned because he wasn't being a team player with the civilian leadership - the fact that one of the matters at hand was F-22 requirements wasn't the point. (Whether he was unfairly punished for making a principled stand against a poor policy or if he thought he could do/say whatever he...

From 3710 para 8.4.7.2.C: N6 Advanced continuation training for aircrew selected for tactical jets. Prerequisite is completion of either N1/NP1 or N5/NP2 (these are to be used for determination of the 4-year training interval). Once completed, appropriate Refresher training is R1/RP1...

Nice little milestone on UAVs that USAF will hit this year. The Navy will catch up sooner than a lot of folks will like.

Anybody have a clue why they would be interested in somebody with Y experience? Even if CSAR-x survives/progresses it would be way above the Y's weight class.

Ok, I deal with the HSM guys on a regular basis, and I still have to ask: seriously?

With all the dunker hate going on, I'll put a plug in for the (relatively) new hypoxia trainer I went through getting my T-6 qual: that was hands down the best physiology training "bang for the buck" I've ever come across.

The Navy would actually be charged the total operating cost of the C-17, not just the fuel cost, and either way it would be out of 299's budget not CNAF's, so your community would lose in the end. Don't get me wrong, they have more than enough reasons to be depressed, but you can at least...

Not going to happen. It is possible that what started these rumors is CNAF not wanting to fund ferry flights (they have recently been poking around to see if there is a contractural way to stick the cost on 299 and/or DCMA/LMSI). New production aircraft will continue to be flown to their new...

From the perspective of an engineer that taught math at USAFA: you can learn calculus without trig, elementary physics without calculus, and basic aerodynamics without anything better than high school algebra. Don't get wrapped up in the math unless it interests you because anybody with a GED...

I would have used "at" in that sentence, but that's a technique, not a procedure.

I assume this was during OAG inputs? Sad to say, but I suspect a lot of SAC saying something is "impossible" stems from the fact that they have been in bed with -299 for long enough to know when something has no chance in hell of being funded. And not to be cynical, but I have often thought...

P-8 is healthy at the moment. You don't work on VH-71, CSAR-X, TSAT, FCS, etc....

I guess I just wasn't as impressed. Their cost/schedule/performance decisions may have been different, but it isn't from technology level.

Granted I get to see a lot more of the bleeding edge stuff a lot earlier than fleet guys, but I think you are giving their -K too much credit. Don't take our short-sighted budget decisions (moving map, ILS on the R, etc) as being a lack of capability - sadly enough those were choices. Having...

What are you basing that on?

The Canucks actually had an EP for that - you have to admire anybody that optimistic. FWIW, there is a good lesson in all this for folks coming up on H2P/HAC boards (and their equivalents in other communities). Everybody likes to offer the advice to "stick to your guns", but that only helps if...

A 3 or 4 star LOR will cure a lot of flaws in any package - and in the OP's case if it could address the NJP that would be an enormous help.

Maybe per SOP, but not per NATOPS for training flights.

On the flir topic the Romeo has an HCU for both pilots and the AW. Edit: and they did re-instate the ability to fly the Romeo with a HAC and qualified observer, which had briefly been cut in an early version of the NATOPS. When it comes to seats, the rotor brake is a pain to get to from...

When you apply to the board the school will give you an assessment (based upon your transcripts) of how likely you are to successfully complete the program as a direct entry. You will also get an assessment from NPS and AFIT on whether or not they will take you/how long they think you would take...

Different acquisition career fields can have different education requirements for certification, but Program Management, for instance, does not require any formal education.

Engage your chain of command before you jump him with his.

They aren't going to refuse those regional FO jobs because they think it can lead them to the good life as a captain at a major some day. (I assume that must be at least perceived as a realistic opportunity or they wouldn't be eating that turd from the regionals).

You can take the boy out of HSL, buy you can't take HSL out of the boy. (Awaiting the first "that's what she said" in 3..2..1..)

I have a condo for rent in downtown San Diego (Park Blvd East complex finished in 2005, 3 blocks from Petco Park and 5 from the Gaslamp) opening up May 1st. First floor studio (720 sq feet) with washer/dryer/fridge, underground secure parking and an additional secure storage space in the parking...

Short answer "because we can". Long answer..... Different programs can suffer from this for multiple different reasons. Some have very powerfull users who can drive requirements without much recourse on the program side (for instance, White House staff driving VH-71 requirements). Others can...

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/weapons/RL30563.pdf The Feb 09 GAO report for those who are interested.

Since most of our threads on new aircraft seem to include variations on the question "why do we do that?", and since I came across a well put together slide show on the recent history of our acquisition process, I thought I would put together a convenient set of links for those that want to...

I've been in a similar situation: a guy made an offer to buy my house in Colorado Springs when I was between renters (sadly enough, the nice old lady about to rent it was put in a nursing home by her kids...). Long story short, though I actually wanted to keep the place I sat down and did the...

This advice is worth TWICE what you paid for it! My opinion: nothing wrong with getting back in the market now if you are in it for the long haul. Personally, I tend to be very limited in what individual stocks I will buy. Ignore for a moment the current gloom and doom cycle, and all you have...

Some of this goes back to the Lead System Integrator concept that has been getting a lot of attention over the last couple of years (also GAO on the FCS). The links are a little dense but can help you understand the issues. I think it is fair to say that a lot of gov't employees with oversight...

That wouldn't be legal for a statuatory board unless OP-T became a separate designator, so you are correct that that won't happen.

The program had an aircraft cut from the last budget, and I believe this one as well (too lazy to check). Doesn't mean the program is going away, but extending timelines = more $$$.

This is correct: we never spent the money to model t/r and auto profiles (and they aren't motion anyways which would certainly detract even if we had spent the money).

I can't comment on the medical end other than to say good luck, but if you are looking to stay in the aviation world there is AMDO (1520) and you also would have a chance at AEDO (I know a couple guys permanently med-down in the community who transferred after they went down). Obviously you...

Can't say I really understand why this is getting folks so worked up. In the non-line communities, these insignia give the opportunity to provide at least a little bit of help in distinguishing their BTDT from the BNDN (Been Nowhere Done Nothing). Sitting on boards for suppo's pursuing their...

Milestone B was Oct 01, LRIP was approved in Spring 06, and I believe the SDD contract runs through 2013 or so (all those are from memory - I think they are pretty close but offer no guarantees). Note: I linked to the most current version of the chart, but the JSF was initiated under older...

That is what the attachés are for. I have to say I don't have a lot of sympathy for him: ambassador positions are a political game and I am sure he knows that. (That doesn't mean he deserves to be treated like that - assuming we have the full story which I doubt - because nobody does, I am...

From the document: If I were in tdimarco's shoes then I would try to learn about Barry Watts, Dr Krepinevich and his foundation before I attempted to learn anything from a document they produced. Nothing against CSBA - I don't know enough about their work to have an opinion. But tons of...

For those curious about the acquisition process and where JSF stands in it: click on the link and check out the chart. From there you might have to use the google quite a bit depending upon how much or little you already know now, but you can gain an understanding of where the program sits and...

The Navy is "satisfied" with it because it meets the requirements for that program. The requirements for the program that the JSF was selected for are different. Keep in mind when evaluating Boeing's statements that they lost the contract to the LM entry. A decision by the Navy to abandon JSF...

Just to ask a stupid question: what were the rest of the A-poolers doing when this went down? Whether it was the petty officer or the ensign (or both, if that was the case) that was behaving badly, every officer there had the obligation to step if the situation "devolved" (if that isn't a word...

There is no money programmed for a 53k buy. Not impossible to add it, but in this climate I wouldn't call it likely either. Heavy lift for the Navy is very nice to have, but does that = requirement? It will do it, but it will just do it poorly (like a lot of its other missions). I would...

V-22 dabbled in the CSAR-X competition against the same 71/92 entrants but was withdrawn. It would never have been suitable for the presidential missions for a number of reasons and was not entered.

But don't get so excited adding up your "savings" that you forget to subtract your cancellation fees. And don't let them move those billets somewhere else: when it comes to saving money people are the problem.

VRS = Vortex Ring state (http://www.pilotoutlook.com/helicopter_flying/vortex_ring_state_(Settlingwithpower). If you look at how fast he was going immediately prior VRS is very unlikely - it is really difficult to get a 60 into it on purpose let alone from that profile.

It is all relative - having cruised with ~ dozen different CO's/XO's on big-deck amphibs there were shoe CO's among the best, and by far the worst was a P-3 NFO.