[Mr Rogers]

“The good old Air Force has been saying that since Billy Mitchell’s day and it’s not any truer now than it was then.”

Not up on modern technology, I see.

If you tried dropping bombs accurately, including target ID, at 100’ versus with a Sniper pod, you would WANT them to drop with the Sniper pod!

[Chainmail]

Increased weapon precision is wonderful - but it is not everything. Having the appropriate effects for a particular target, time of flight (the time a weapon takes from leaving the pylon to impact on the target), and precise coordination with the supported unit are also important.

The most effective CAS is when the pilots have trained with the supported unit, know their supported commanders well, and have good training in target recognition as well as orienting their approach to be parallel to the friendly front lines where possible.

All of the wonderful technologies are excellent - but no substitute for knowing your "customer" and their needs in the close fight.