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Originally Posted by ghuinness
TR, I have some questions, somewhat related to this topic.
I inferred from the post that "electrical grid" is in reference to FCS. To me FCS resembles the development being pursued by IDF for low-intensity-warfare. While I understand your comment about air support, do you not see a need for UAV's to complement the communication voids in an urban environment? Based on some of the reports by the 4th ID about how Technology failed them, don't you think UAV's are necessary?
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I do not think that was his reference to the FCS. It is obvious to me that he meant the electrical power generation and distribution system. As in, "touch the wire, and get your ass fried, extra crispy."
You are driving a truck hauling 60,000 pounds of JP-4. Do you want air cover that can shoot back at BGs, or a UAV that can relay streaming video of you being hit with an RPG and rolling out of the truck like Johnny Storm, the Human Torch, for the day's Five O'Clock Follies?
I think UAVs have a purpose. Escorting convoys in Indian country is not one of them.
TR
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