I am an Air Force Intel guy...22 years, 7 in Intel. You are mostly right in your assessment and I have been Joint Service for 5 years, former SSA. I've been on the ground at sea, just about everywhere. Sad to say most of my Air Force Intel brethren disappointed me. They have no clue about patrols, mine fields, ambushes, hot racks or sleeping in a non-air condition/heated tent for 120+ days. I do.
Please don't lump all Air Force Intel types in that group.
The guy I think Taylor is getting info from is REMF getting Intel from CNN international.
"Please don't lump all Air Force Intel types in that group."
Point taken - it probably read like I was lumping all and casting a wide net, but I was just doing the usual "in general" thing, ya know? No offense to anyone in particular intended.
Thanks for your service!