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What is auto GCAS?

And 18 hours after the best news I've heard in a long time comes the first complaint; aircrew standard. This is why we can't have nice things.

Hiding in plain sight! That's some next level secret squirrel shit!

Valid, good feedback. I've been watching YouTube videos of the new Tavor that's about to be released, it's hard to buy sight unseen but I'm actually leaning towards that over the AUG. I've been told the trigger is a bit better than the AUG due to a metal group instead of plastic. I know it can't compete with my SSA, but still looks awesome.

You're assuming he doesn't already have one.

I've shot the M17, I didnt know they still made those! My brother had one about 10 years ago we plinked with. Ive heard this said about bullpup triggers, including the AUG (although supposedly there is a trigger tamer aftermarket available) but can't remember how the trigger felt on the M17. Is it really that bad? I just put a SSA on my AR, and it's great, but the trigger wasn't awful before. So are we talking bad like standard AR bad? Or are we talking bad like squirt gun bad?

Please educate me, which historical NEO did the marines require organic FW CAS because the AF was unwilling or unable to provide outselves? When has the MAGTF actually been used completely by itself and required the full spectrum of its capability? I'm not being a dick, I really don't know. If that has happened, school me.

Anyone have any bullpup experience? I'm looking at the new AUG A3 NATO which takes standard AR mags. Also I've heard Tavor is going to make a US appearance.

What's the name of the mode AV8Bs use when they carry x2 GBU54s, spend 20 minutes on station without shooting (because it takes 10 minutes to tally and longer for clearance) then dump a -54 in the ocean before they land because STOVL requirements make them unable to land with x2 500 pounders...... and then they do that daily for 4 months until they run out of bombs and have to sail home? I want to know what that mode is called because I don't think we should equip the F35 with that function. Seriously, is the juice worth the squeeze WRT STOVL? In these times of fiscal austerity, and with a national strategic switch from 2 simultaneous to 1 major war at a time, I think the obvious answer is no. The Marines are notorious for caring only about the Marines and Marine CAPES.

Noted, and exactly what I expected from you. What do you fly? I only use the WX shop OCONUS.

That's a good perspective. I was an airlifter before & during the OIF surge, so I heard stories about what McChrystal did but had no actual experience with the fight except as vouyer. I was excited to be working for him in 09, but the reality didn't fit the stories. Listened to him speak on several occasions, he was, at that point, a true believer in COIN which I have come to believe is a fundamentally flawed theory of war. The teams I worked for were utterly disgusted. The pace increased when he left and Petraeus came on. At that level though, it's more about how much aggression you allow vice how much you actually lead. The best GOs provide intent and wide boundaries for the few who get things done. Either way, talking to the media and putting pussy on a pedestal took down 2 major leaders; losing sight of the basics has consequences.

When I worked for McChrystal he had completely bought into the COIN model (without paring it to CT) and was denying air support for guys on the ground under fire for fear of hitting not just civilians, but cultural & historic sites; in a country destroyed by decades of war this became ridiculous quickly as many structures were already wrecked. Id heard he was a straight killer in Iraq, or more accurately, facilitated those who were. All I can say is, his methods were universally despised and did not achieve results in OEF. When petraeus took them helm, the leash was loosed significantly and we did more business in a month than the previous 6. Does any of it make a strategic difference? Not my place to answer. But guys who loved McChrystal in 06 started hating him in 09.

think big picture. Exactly.

Valid, but he was giving Art 15's to single guys in OEF for GO1 violations while he had his own thing going on. Hypocrisy is an embarrassing trait to be remembered for, especially in light of his numerous impressive accomplishments.

Totally disagree. I thought world war z was an excellent book. Maybe it's because I'm not a huge fan of the genre so I had exceedingly low expectations. I liked that he didn't explain the finer points, it was all personal stories. The trailer looks cool, but it also looks like a trailer for a different story.

We were just talking about this on a flight yesterday. The size of the current iPad is really the only detractor. And ive got nothing but praise for Foreflight; dropping into little fields like 57GA or GE99 it's essential, those places don't even exist in the AFD. AMC sounds like they are queepy about nonsense like they've always been. It was a good starter assignment, but glad I GTFO as soon as I could.

I'm sure you're tired of hearing it, but you're an idiot. Not everything can be searched on the internet. A lot of guys here know each other or know of each other; yet it blows your mind that the word of a fellow FGO is credible to me? How many AARs on DNET are you reading? Just because you can't google it, it didn't happen? Dont even get me started on award citations. GFY. I know this is controversial, but I think SN torpedo IPA is the best IPA out there. Well played.

Sounds like a cool career, glad to have you on the board!

TIME weighs in with their opinion: https://nation.time.com/2012/10/29/too-tired-to-fly/

Everything is digital except the standby ADI & pressurization panel on a U28.

How did you already lose leave?

Why should anyone do anything for you? You asked about one members qualifications. You got an answer. Instead of responding in kind, you continue to dodge, dive, duck and dodge. Your advice is garbage, and you are an idiot.

Yes. Took me 10 months start to finish. I highly recommend it, the instruction techniques class was actually pretty interesting. A better box checking experience than I expected.

Copy. I'm 3 glasses of wild turkey tradition into my evening. I'm sure it was obvious to the sober members.

This guy is an idiot. Your response is spot on, but personally, I'd prefer he not come back after finding SA.