They must have some trained pilots -- as we WERE in the midst of delivering 36 brand new F-16s to them.
Delivery with training to be provided.
They have no MR pilots, none at all.
Jumping from one jet to another is not done, can’t be done, need all sorts of training, from ground school and systems knowledge to weapons, tactics and procedures. And with jets delivered with no trained pilots, and no AGE equipment, they make nice props for ramp photos but nothing else.
They don’t know how to start the jet, let alone fight with it.