Originally Posted by Plan9

I don't get this comment at all. The ability is clearly there. They pulled the trigger. And the training doesn't seem to be lacking. They managed to hit the targets, dude. You can't really ask for more in the ability and training department for chopper pilots.

Turns out permission to fire is something people have been shot at while waiting for and only to have it denied. Turns out that sucks. For every incident where GI Joe gets permission to fire, I'm guessing there's at least a dozen where he is told to stand down. Even if he's taking fire.



I'd recommend cutting a flank instead. You're less likely to catch one with your liver.

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A lot of people are confusing troops with cops. Turns out that's a different occupation.