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Old 03-27-2008, 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Tedminator View Post
Thats an excellent idea.

But also highlights a problem.. unlike the USArmy, USAF insist that UAV pilots have to be officers. HQ is stuck in the 20th century, and not adapting to the current war quick enough.
A Predator has attack capabilities. An Officer/Pilot makes the decision to authorize use of these capabilites. Two enlisted monitor and control the sensors.



That's how the USAF does things.

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