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Brians256 · 03-21-2003, 01:21 PM

I would disagree, airspirit, but only in part.

The carriers and other missile/artillary launch platforms (including the airplanes) are only a first phase. They take out entrenched threats and supports, but a serious threat is the abilities of mobile units.

Iraqi tanks and other mechanized units are harder to totally wipe out with air power, and need to be wiped up (the remains left over after the airpower and missiles tear through) by the helicopters and tanks.

Then, the helicopters, tanks and infantry need to take out any Iraqi ground troops stupid enough to present organized opposition.

Each of these phases is a serious threat, so I hope people don't get too cocky and think that airpower is going to finish the war. It's an important step, but the grunts on the ground finish the job.

That's my impression, so take it with a grain of salt. I've never served in the military.

03-21-2003, 01:21 PM	#3
Brians256 Pro/Staff Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Klamath Falls, OR Posts: 1,439	I would disagree, airspirit, but only in part. The carriers and other missile/artillary launch platforms (including the airplanes) are only a first phase. They take out entrenched threats and supports, but a serious threat is the abilities of mobile units. Iraqi tanks and other mechanized units are harder to totally wipe out with air power, and need to be wiped up (the remains left over after the airpower and missiles tear through) by the helicopters and tanks. Then, the helicopters, tanks and infantry need to take out any Iraqi ground troops stupid enough to present organized opposition. Each of these phases is a serious threat, so I hope people don't get too cocky and think that airpower is going to finish the war. It's an important step, but the grunts on the ground finish the job. That's my impression, so take it with a grain of salt. I've never served in the military.