Smack-Meier
USAF Pilot
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Smack-Meier posted an update 3 months ago
Pretty good writeup on a new radar system for the joint force. For the Marines (an expeditionary force) and increasingly the USAF (doing ACE) having a solid air defense and ATC radar is essential. This new system combines these, plus artillery counter-battery cueing, on a 360 degree scope. Basically a one-stop-shop for controlling and…
defensenews.com
Marines more than halfway through fielding of new 360-degree radar
More than half of the 60 systems have been received.
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Smack-Meier posted an update 3 months ago
Lots of things shaking up in the USAF tactical community! Several changes that may absolutely affect BogiDopers in the future as USAF pilots. The E-7 Wedgetail begins integrated test between the USAF and the RAAF. Maybe this fast-tracks US Wedgetails? The EA-37 Compass Call II first flew with a USAF unit this week. More open cockpits! Korean…
af.mil
Around the Air Force: Wedgetail Collaboration, Aerial Networking, Super Squadron Test
In this week’s look Around the Air Force, trilateral collaboration streamlines certification for the E-7A Wedgetail aircraft, aerial networking capability completes flight testing for improved C3BM,
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Smack-Meier replied to the discussion The Small (UAS) Problem in the forum General Discussion 3 months ago
Reply to The Small (UAS) Problem
Biggs, great question about sUAS and the challenge/opportunity that they present. As for the USAF utilizing a new sUAS pipeline? Wild idea! But maybe more opportunities to fly. The WoR article does a great job of laying out how small, inexpensive, and ubiquitous drones change the game. I have been looking at this problem form many…
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Smack-Meier posted an update 3 months ago
Break right! Merged hostile drone boat?!
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Smack-Meier posted an update 3 months ago
Great news for the F-35 community. Marines have successfully flown the UK-based Meteor missile on their F-35B. The meteor is an advanced, long-range air-to-air missile already integrated on allied platforms. This combined testing shows us several things. The US and UK are testing weapons jointly to use on a common platform. This means we might…
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Smack-Meier posted an update 3 months ago
Globally-minded BD Crew,
Things are heating up in Kashmir! India and Pakistan are back at it with fresh feuds heating up in Kashmir after a terror attack in the region last week. This is the latest in a long history of border disputes. But it matters to present and future tacticians for a couple reasons: 1.) Nukes are involved on both sides 2.)…
aljazeera.com
India and Pakistan near strategic standoff after Pahalgam attack in Kashmir
Tensions have escalated between the two nuclear powers following Tuesday’s attack on tourists in Indian Kashmir.
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Smack-Meier posted an update 3 months ago
Last week, the aviation community as a whole lost a living legend. Rob Holland was involved in a fatal crash at Langley AFB, VA while preparing for the upcoming airshow there. So far, there have been no official investigation findings. Rob put on the best airshow act in the world, and has seamlessly integrated with many military air demo acts…
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Smack-Meier replied to the discussion Scheduling the AFOQT in the forum General Discussion 3 months ago
Kyle, keep up the hard work! Yes, a recruiter should (as long as you are degree-complete) help you get scheduled for testing locally. It should not matter if you are their recruit or not and should have the best information pertaining to testing sites.
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Smack-Meier posted an update 3 months ago
BD Crew,
Here is a question I have seen a lot from our candidates who are either building civilian time to improve PCSM scores, or from UPT selects who are still building civilian flying experience: “Should I continue to get ratings like Instrument, Multi, CFI etc? Is is going to matter to the USAF?” As with all good questions, the answer…
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Smack-Meier posted an update 3 months ago
BD Crew,
Here’s a quick highlight reel of the 18th Fighter Interceptor Squadron way up at Eielson AFB in Fairbanks, AK. A lot of people ask “What F-16 locations can I expect to have available on active duty?” The list is short and getting shorter; Eielson being 1 of 3 in a US state. The 18th stays busy doing a little bit of red air, and a lot…
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