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    Typhoon oops

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Originally posted by wannaairlift:

    Might be the standard position for it, a la the EA-6 Prowler.

    The Refueling probe on the prowler is fixed. the probe on the Typhoon is hydraulically actuated and is "stowed" when not refueling to reduce drag.

    I wonder if is has to do with inerting the fuel system. In the Block 10-15 Viper certain emergencies related to hydraulics called for the refueling door to be opened prior to landing.

    Roof Stomp

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Originally posted by collarup:

    what job do you have that gives you the time to come up with that?

    I work on the Airstaff in Long Range Plans, so I have plnety of time for this stuff...

    Actually I have to come up with this stuff almost on a daily basis, usually on very short notice, ...Did you happen to read QDR?

    [ 07. February 2006, 16:32: Message edited by: Clearedhot ]

    Roof Stomp

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    SECRET NO SNAP (S/NS)

    AFTTP 3-1.69, 7 February 2006 1-1

    CHAPTER 1

    (U) INTRODUCTION

    1.1 (S/NS) PURPOSE. This volume contains specifics about Roof-Stomp (RS) capabilities and limitations, specific RS mission planning responsibilities, and tactics for accomplishing the RS mission. (See the RS capabilities and Limitations video). This volume concentrates on the roles of the flight lead and wingmen in planning and executing specific RS missions and discusses tested tactics that can be employed. Chapter 4, “Surface to Roof Mission Planning,” goes to the heart of the issue: the role of the flight lead in developing appropriate tactics that can be applied during various phases of the mission. Chapter 5, “RS Interdiction”; Chapter 7, “Suppression of Roof Defenses”; Chapter 8, “Close Roof Operations”; Chapter 9, “Night Roof Operations”; Chapter 10, “ Combat Search and Roof Operations; and Chapter 12, “Specialized Surface to Roof Operations” contain specific examples of how to apply those tactical options to particular RS missions. It is assumed the users of this volume are familiar with AFTTP 3-1.2. General Planning and Employment Considerations; and AFTTP3-3.69 Roof Stomp Reference Guide and Countertactics ; and AFTTP 3-3.3 Combat Roof Stomp Fundamentals .

    1.2 (S/NS) Tactics Usage and Feedback. The tactics presented in this volume are effective ways to employ the RS but are not the “only way” to perform the mission. Rather, this volume is a discussion of tested, successful, and approved tactics and serves as a base line from which new tactics can be developed to improve RS employment. New ideas are encouraged and may be investigated at the unit level. The tactics improvement proposal (TIP) and unit level tactics review board (TRB) are methods for forwarding lessons learned to MAJCOM for review and inclusion in AFTTP3-1.69, Tactical Employment-Roof Stomp

    1.3 (S/NS) General. The RS is a tactical level asset highly flexible in day and night force application roles. The Primary RS mission, Close Roof Support (CRS), is performed with a variety of alcohol laced, inebriation inducing, low cost can or bottle dispensed munitions. All of these operations are conducted in low roof environments, day or night.

    1.4 (S/NS) Close Roof Operations. CRO is an action against friendly forces to encourage moral and camaraderie within an organization in close proximity to friendly forces which require detailed integration of each mission with the fire and movement forces.

    1.5 (S/NS) Combat Search and Roof Operations. CSRO are employed to effectively recover distressed personnel during RS operations. CSRO are essential to ensuring safe employment of RS operations.

    The end of a fighter pilot era

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Originally posted by jmac2222:

    I agree with your post whole heartedly, but shoe clerks dont run the AF. Non-rated officers are WG/CCs how often? Look at who signs these Memos, they're not (usually) Maj. Joe from finance.

    I disagree...shoe clerks are increasingly running the USAF. While some of our senior leaders are warriors, a large number have a number of Exceutive Officer or Aide de Camp assignments to match their operational tours. We just had a four star retire who had ZERO combat experiance.

    Additionally, if you look at the latest O-5 Promotion Board Results you will see a disturbing trend;

    High selection rate = Shoe Clerk Support Officers

    Next to lowest selection rate = Pilots

    Despite the fact that the C-Model Mafia is and has been running the USAF for a while, changes are on the way.

    The end of a fighter pilot era

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Originally posted by Ghost63:

    I agree that the people making these stupid decisions were, of course, part of the community at one time. It's been my experience though that they were probably over-sensitive douche bags from the beginning. For instance - I'd like to hear from some former peers about how these guys were earlier in their careers. The Amry, uh, dude who decided to sh!t-can decades of tradition and give every grabass in the army a black beret. Or, let's call cops "Security Forces" so they can wear a big "sf" on their sleeve. Or the other great army guy who demanded that all SF guys in theater shave their beards. ARE YOU FVCKING RETARDED?!?!?!

    In other words - just another justification for blanket parties when these jackasses are Lieutenants.

    Or the USAF guy that gave space dorks green flight suits and leather jackets.

    Slugging?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Originally posted by brabus:

    So what's to stop some guy from just getting in line and pulling a weapon on you once on the road? Wonder why hitch hiking is all of the sudden considered safe.

    Where is he going to go with you? You are on the HOV which is a restricted lane with barriers on both sides. Slugging in DC requires two passengers so I guess there is more of an intimidation factor. Slugging has been going on for 18 years without a single violent crime event.

    The worst I have had to deal with is some religious whack job blaring his Christian talk show or the occasional dude who has to be in the left lane doing five MPH under the speed limit.

    Slugging?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I Slug most of the week unless I have something that will keep me in the offcie past 1800. It takes me 27 minutes from my house to my office if I Slug. If I take the Metro, it takes 50 minutes. If I were foolish enough to drive, it would be well over an hour. It costs nothing, it is the fastest method, and you meet some very interesting people. I slugged in with a Federal Judge who is working a big in the news case last week. It has actually ben on the few good things about working in the puzzle palace.

    "Princess" Redux? Fake USAF pilot busted

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I hope they mke it as painful as possible for her.

    Although, I don't understand the "Tip off" of having a Bronze Star and no Air Medals. A Bronze Star (without valor), is basically a wartime MSM. We had lots of folks get Bronze Star who did not fly missions (usually commander types, but possible for ALO's as well).

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