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Originally Posted by bravo22b
Ma'am, like I said, I am not an expert in these matters. Maybe I have done just enough reading to be dangerously mis-informed. What I see from my level is that my state had an asset (C-130's) that were replaced by the C-27, and now the C-27's are supposed to go away. Net result, no fixed wing support in the MDANG.
I have also read anecdotal evidence that the C-23 has been a valuable asset in theatre to move smaller loads and take the burden off the bigger planes and rotary wing. I have heard the same about the C-27, that they have saved a lot of wear and tear on CH-47's in theatre. I am not in a position to verify the accuracy of those claims, but here's an example:
http://www.dvidshub.net/news/87153/c...3ixzz1svOirYBw
But I think that most people would agree that the most easily utilized asset is the one that belongs to you, and it looks like the Army has lost or stands to lose its' control over any cargo ability that isn't rotary wing. |
I completely see where you are coming from. It is the guys in the units that hurt the most when shit like this happens. Our leaders have spent so much time in the palace that they have completely forgotten what it means to be the grunt on the ground that has the burden of carrying the water of stupid decisions.
Generals don't make decisions. The Colonels who are their gatekeepers decide what decisions the boss gets to make. If the Col doesn't like what you are selling, the boss never knows about it. I have been behind the curtain, and it sucks to have that knowlege.