Then why during the heat of battle would the man stop, take the time to activate the unit and laz a target when there is nothing in the air to take out that target?
Not true. Depending on the equipment, you can use a laser to determine range, which is then used to calculate coordinates. I doubt there was a gunship on station, because I doubt the crew would obey an order to refuse support.
I want to change my opinion. I’ve been thinking about it, and the totality of the information coming in leads to the conclusion that at least one drone was armed (since the democrats refuse to say they were not), and that Gen Ham gave the order to proceed and was fired as a result - you don’t replace a 4 star part way thru his tour without something significant happening. While lazing doesn’t require the presence of a weapon system, the request for a specific response certainly suggests a gunship was available, or close enough to be made available. I’d guess the latter.
Then why during the heat of battle would the man stop, take the time to activate the unit and laz a target when there is nothing in the air to take out that target?
