We had one night of tracer firing during my training, so it was interesting to read about how tracers would be used to adjust aiming points for aircraft.
My recollection is that the guidance I was given NOT to bother firing at aircraft was addressing the individual soldier. The manual makes it clear that you need to create a high volume of fire to have a decent chance of success, meaning that an entire squad should engage simultaneously.
> My recollection is that the guidance I was given NOT to bother firing at aircraft was addressing the individual soldier. The manual makes it clear that you need to create a high volume of fire to have a decent chance of success, meaning that an entire squad should engage simultaneously.
A big difference when you bring this into context. Individual soldier; highly doubtful