It’s Official: The U.S. Navy’s ‘Growler’

[squeeze]

Nope, but I did see the huge sign right in the front that said "Lee Corso Sucks!"

bah

 

[Ryoukai]

This thread has officially made my afternoon. First I return to find the hilarious graphic I requested and now I see that Lee Corso has been exposed on national television as the penis that he is.

 

[scotty008]

Sure as hell made my evening...

 

[Brett327]

well, the "word" is that they're gonna be based up here

but that decision is being made at a pay grade well above anyone on this base

Just to clear up any uncertainty, that decision has been officially made and released to the general public. The RAG process is still going to be a two phase deal where you'll go to Lemoore to learn to fly the jet and learn whatever A/A tactics are required for AMRAAM employment etc, then go to Whidbey for the EW tactics phase.

Brett

 

[Punk]

Just to clear up any uncertainty, that decision has been officially made and released to the general public. The RAG process is still going to be a two phase deal where you'll go to Lemoore to learn to fly the jet and learn whatever A/A tactics are required for AMRAAM employment etc, then go to Whidbey for the EW tactics phase.

Brett

oh yeah, sorry Brett, that's what I was thinking of when I said that

down in Lemoore I ran into some VX-9/40 ECMO's and they mentioned that and that's what popped in my head since we were discussing how the RAG is gonna be run

 

[EODDave]

She wasn't surprised, she was shocked!

 

[Coota0]

Since the Marines aren't jumping on the Super Hornet, is the Corps planning on hanging on to the EA-6s or moving the EA-18 as well? What's the USAF going to do for their EW needs?

 

[Goober]

Since the Marines aren't jumping on the Super Hornet, is the Corps planning on hanging on to the EA-6s or moving the EA-18 as well? What's the USAF going to do for their EW needs?

Marines - stick w/ Prowlers
AF - B-52 Stand Off Jammer. Maybe. Someday. Eventually.

 

[gregsivers]

Since the Marines aren't jumping on the Super Hornet, is the Corps planning on hanging on to the EA-6s or moving the EA-18 as well? What's the USAF going to do for their EW needs?

The AF used to have the EF-111 years ago, but I don't think they've had a dedicated EW aircraft since. Maybe they just depend on the Navy/Marines.

 

[Brett327]

The AF used to have the EF-111 years ago, but I don't think they've had a dedicated EW aircraft since. Maybe they just depend on the Navy/Marines.

Yeah, the AF hasn't had a jamming platform since the early/mid 90s when the sh!tcanned their EF-111s. They have been depending on Navy expeditionary Prowler squadrons ever since, but they've been put on notice that as soon as the G model comes online, they're gonna be on their own. Good luck with that B-52 plan. That sounds like a joke - perfect for the way the USAF operates.

Brett

 

[gregsivers]

Good luck with that B-52 plan. That sounds like a joke - perfect for the way the USAF operates.

Brett

They're always good for a laugh.

 

[Fly Navy]

Good luck with that B-52 plan. That sounds like a joke - perfect for the way the USAF operates.

Brett

Does sound like a joke... but imagine the trons and zoomies (yes, technical EE words) that a EB-52 could put out.... good lord.

 

[TurnandBurn55]

What's the USAF going to do for their EW needs?

Haven't you heard the news? Once the F-22 comes online, all the bad guys will just throw in the towel....

 

[gaijin6423]

Does sound like a joke... but imagine the trons and zoomies (yes, technical EE words) that a EB-52 could put out.... good lord.

And the crew would all either be sterile or have nothing but female offspring.

 

[nittany03]

And the crew would all either be sterile or have nothing but female offspring.

I thought the Prowler did that already.