[ChiefKujo]

Actually, after getting a one-on-one debrief yesterday from a returning A-model pilot, attached to 11th REG during the last two months, and from other methods and sources, I would assure you that Hack is actually a bit more optimistic than I am on what the fallout will be.

Chief

[MEG33]

That's what they should do..assess and correct.

[mikegi]

Actually, after getting a one-on-one debrief yesterday from a returning A-model pilot, attached to 11th REG during the last two months, and from other methods and sources, I would assure you that Hack is actually a bit more optimistic than I am on what the fallout will be.

I assume you mean that the Apache will "deemphasized". If so, can you give a little more detail? Do the actual pilots think that there's a problem (either tactics or mechanical/design) or are they just worried that Anaconda/Karbala will be blown out of proportion by the media?

[3LostLegions]

Well, isn't the basic problem political? The Army and USMC should have their own A-10's, but they are prohibited from doing so because of the Air Force?