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To: Consort
Why are American armed forces referring to everything in kilometers?
566 posted on 04/08/2003 11:42:29 PM PDT by Timesink
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To: Timesink
I'm guessing because of NATO
570 posted on 04/08/2003 11:44:30 PM PDT by Tree of Liberty (my cat's breath smells of Cheeto's and marshmallows)
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To: Timesink
Because they are all in the same klick?
571 posted on 04/08/2003 11:44:53 PM PDT by Consort
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To: Timesink
The metric system is an easier and more accurate system to use in land navigation.
572 posted on 04/08/2003 11:45:39 PM PDT by Hillarys Gate Cult ("Read Hillary's hips. I never had sex with that woman.")
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To: Timesink
It's part of the deal we had to make to get Tony on board. LOL
573 posted on 04/08/2003 11:45:47 PM PDT by fellowpatriot
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