minmax Posted January 26, 2001 Share Posted January 26, 2001 Sorry if this enters the anal-retentive realm but can their be an option on Rotor Wing Attack Birds that allow them to unmask their mast mounted sights without exposing the rotors or airframe. I know the Kiowas, some Marine Cobras, and even newer Apaches have that option. I guess it would add a button on the orders window. ------------------ M. L. Johnson TAOC DAWG 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MajorH Posted January 27, 2001 Share Posted January 27, 2001 I'll ask the gents at Fort Knox whether they want it. ------------------ Best regards, Major H majorh@mac.com [This message has been edited by MajorH (edited 01-26-2001).] 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavguy Posted January 27, 2001 Share Posted January 27, 2001 Originally posted by MajorH: I'll ask the gents at Fort Knox whether they want it. This gent at Ft. Knox wants it. The last OH-58C's have been removed from the active force. All have the MMS now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minmax Posted January 28, 2001 Author Share Posted January 28, 2001 So now Apaches scout for themselves? I liked the Kiowa jocks they seemed like real scouts. Why Apache jocks acted like fighter pilots. Well guess its the end of another era. Like when A-6s and OV-10s left active service. Gone but not forgotten. ------------------ M. L. Johnson TAOC DAWG 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Robel Posted January 28, 2001 Share Posted January 28, 2001 OH-58Ds are in service, but they are the "light" attack helicopter. There are no(or soon will no longer be)aero-scout platoons. EVeryone is a scout and everyone is an attack pilot. It just depends on what the PL or CO tells you to do. Major, the big difference would be one of Ph while hovering. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minmax Posted January 29, 2001 Author Share Posted January 29, 2001 For what its worth I think the Army like the Marine Corps is making a mistake. The military is trying the business leaner/meaner crap. Cut out specialist in favor of generalist who can do it all but nothing is done well. I trusted people who knew their jobs and were not burdened with too many other task. But the military is trying to save a buck, who cares if it endangers grunts. Hell, they are the cheapest weapon system anyway. Sorry for preaching but this is depressing. "Bean counters and civilian analyst are the bane of a peace time military." Col. R.A.G. Burns MACG-28, 2nd MAW Chief of Staff ------------------ M. L. Johnson TAOC DAWG 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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