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2. Authorization and training. Calling in an air strike is not something you want every Snuffy in the line to be able to do. And it takes training -- in operating the laser, in the proper radio procedure, etc.
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How is calling for help from an A10 any different? Why not use the same procedure?
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3. Interservice rivalry. Pilots don't like being ordered around by grunts, who they view as more than willing to see a plane shot down if it means less risk for those on the ground. Grunts tend to trust artillery more than planes, because planes are flown by scaredy-cat prima-donnas with itchy trigger fingers.
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This has been one of my few criticisms of the military. I dont know of a solution except for training. It really needs to be emphasized...IMO....that they are all on the same side. The Marines are not their own nation. The Army is not it's own nation. They are
parts of a whole.
I really dont understand why the higher ups havnt corrected this behavior by now. I dont understand why they tolerate it. It cant possibly contribute to efficiency on the actual battlefield.
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1. Frequencies. The Air Force operates on different radio frequencies than the ground-pounders both because they have different communication needs and to avoid stepping on each other's transmissions. So to communicate with the Air Force, somebody on the ground needs a special radio.
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Why? Swapping frequencies cant be that big a deal. there are already
commercial products available that can communicate on that level. And someone has a radio that seems to call for A10 support just fine....maybe they can use that one.
If a commercial cell phone can communicate with a satellite full duplex, I dont see what the big deal is.