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To: Eagles Talon IV

Well, I mean, I’m not a pilot and I’m in the Army, so I don’t really know. But I was told the Navy is far and above the best at what they do in the world, that truly no one comes close. The Air Force, I was told, specializes in research and development. Our Army, compared to others, isn’t all that much better than some of the others in world. Some of our training is kind of soft, and so are some of its soldiers (I speak from personal experience), although we have the best technology, best NCO corps, and probably some very good tactics. Although, when it comes down to it, armies facing off have the least amount to do with technology than any other branch. It’s groups of men trying to kill each other with roughly similar weapons. Yes, we have the definite technological edge, but on the ground there will be situations where it will not matter as much, and then it will come down to training, tactics, and strength.


237 posted on 09/23/2007 7:38:53 AM PDT by tlj18 (Keep your eye on China, they are our #1 enemy....)
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To: tlj18
I am ex AF (long time ago) and am not up to speed on which branch is doing most of the fighting when it comes to using the aircraft we have. My sense is it would be the Navy because using our carrier groups effectively brings an airbase to wherever we want one. Also, landing a fighter on a pitching and rolling deck is hands down the most difficult thing a pilot will ever have to do. This probably adds to the belief the Navy has the best pilots.

However, there is no doubt that the AF pilots are far better looking and according to women scrupulously surveyed, much more generously endowed.

243 posted on 09/23/2007 8:11:43 AM PDT by Eagles Talon IV
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