Comments on: Your Ten Year Old and the Future U.S. Air Force http://themoderatevoice.com/47938/your-ten-year-old-and-the-future-u-s-air-force/ An Internet hub with domestic and international news, analysis, original reporting, and popular features from the left, center, indies, centrists, moderates, and right Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:12:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 By: D. E.Rodriguez http://themoderatevoice.com/47938/your-ten-year-old-and-the-future-u-s-air-force/comment-page-1/#comment-219204 D. E.Rodriguez Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:46:27 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/?p=47938#comment-219204 Thanks. I'll take a look at the AW&ST aricle in a little while, after I finish working on my next "blockbuster" :)<br><br>D. Thanks. I'll take a look at the AW&ST aricle in a little while, after I finish working on my next “blockbuster” :)

D.

]]> By: Father_Time http://themoderatevoice.com/47938/your-ten-year-old-and-the-future-u-s-air-force/comment-page-1/#comment-219127 Father_Time Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:24:26 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/?p=47938#comment-219127 Thank You Dorian. There is a related article in the May 11 issue of Aviation Week and Space Technology mentioning "waffling support from the Air force". (Ray of Hope, by Amy Butler).<br><br>Correction on my last post. Divergent mission requirements nixed the J-UCAS idea. Thank You Dorian. There is a related article in the May 11 issue of Aviation Week and Space Technology mentioning “waffling support from the Air force”. (Ray of Hope, by Amy Butler).

Correction on my last post. Divergent mission requirements nixed the J-UCAS idea.

]]> By: Father_Time http://themoderatevoice.com/47938/your-ten-year-old-and-the-future-u-s-air-force/comment-page-1/#comment-219126 Father_Time Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:06:50 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/?p=47938#comment-219126 To my knowledge, not beyond what is already media accessible. I'm wondering if UAV budget allotments include UCAV technology. I think the Navy likes the UCAV, but it seems the Air Force does not. To my knowledge, not beyond what is already media accessible. I'm wondering if UAV budget allotments include UCAV technology. I think the Navy likes the UCAV, but it seems the Air Force does not.

]]> By: D. E.Rodriguez http://themoderatevoice.com/47938/your-ten-year-old-and-the-future-u-s-air-force/comment-page-1/#comment-219033 D. E.Rodriguez Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:15:56 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/?p=47938#comment-219033 Still haven't found anything recent.<br><br>The USAF UCAV debate (and R&D) has been going on for several years now. Something related may have occurred then?? Still haven't found anything recent.

The USAF UCAV debate (and R&D) has been going on for several years now. Something related may have occurred then??

]]> By: D. E.Rodriguez http://themoderatevoice.com/47938/your-ten-year-old-and-the-future-u-s-air-force/comment-page-1/#comment-218886 D. E.Rodriguez Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:30:19 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/?p=47938#comment-218886 I'll look into it, FT.<br><br><br><br>There is an interesting article on the ND (nuclear dedicated) UCAV in a June issue of the Armed Forces Journal, <a href="http://www.armedforcesjournal.com/2009/06/4040349" rel="nofollow">http://www.armedforcesjournal.com/2009/06/4040349</a> that touches upon it and concludes as follows:<br><br>There can be little doubt that the development of the ND-UCAV deserves further attention. As UAS technology continues to mature, there will be fewer and fewer technical obstacles that stand in the way of expanding the role of the UAS in warfare. If the Air Force embraces change that by many accounts is inevitable, a renaissance of aviation may be in store. If, however, it does not, Congress, a constrained fiscal environment and the demands of the American people may once again place the Air Force in a difficult position. Military aviators have a long tradition of heroism that is noteworthy. And, it should not be forgotten that while the ND-UCAV will remove the aviator from the cockpit, it does not remove the airman from the fight. Any UAS is only as capable as its designers. Like manned bombers, its limits are man-made. Keeping its strengths and weaknesses in perspective may give the ND-UCAV the fighting chance it deserves. I'll look into it, FT.

There is an interesting article on the ND (nuclear dedicated) UCAV in a June issue of the Armed Forces Journal, http://www.armedforcesjournal.com/2009/06/4040349 that touches upon it and concludes as follows:

There can be little doubt that the development of the ND-UCAV deserves further attention. As UAS technology continues to mature, there will be fewer and fewer technical obstacles that stand in the way of expanding the role of the UAS in warfare. If the Air Force embraces change that by many accounts is inevitable, a renaissance of aviation may be in store. If, however, it does not, Congress, a constrained fiscal environment and the demands of the American people may once again place the Air Force in a difficult position. Military aviators have a long tradition of heroism that is noteworthy. And, it should not be forgotten that while the ND-UCAV will remove the aviator from the cockpit, it does not remove the airman from the fight. Any UAS is only as capable as its designers. Like manned bombers, its limits are man-made. Keeping its strengths and weaknesses in perspective may give the ND-UCAV the fighting chance it deserves.

]]> By: Father_Time http://themoderatevoice.com/47938/your-ten-year-old-and-the-future-u-s-air-force/comment-page-1/#comment-218802 Father_Time Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:43:23 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/?p=47938#comment-218802 Dorian<br><br>Do you know if there is any truth that the AF tried to cut funding for the UCAV? Dorian

Do you know if there is any truth that the AF tried to cut funding for the UCAV?

]]> By: JeffersonDavis http://themoderatevoice.com/47938/your-ten-year-old-and-the-future-u-s-air-force/comment-page-1/#comment-218718 JeffersonDavis Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:24:07 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/?p=47938#comment-218718 Generals: Bill Gates and Steve Jobs, of course.<br><br>LOL Generals: Bill Gates and Steve Jobs, of course.

LOL

]]> By: Father_Time http://themoderatevoice.com/47938/your-ten-year-old-and-the-future-u-s-air-force/comment-page-1/#comment-218584 Father_Time Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:57:13 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/?p=47938#comment-218584 Not far behind is the computer programming that will eliminate pilots altogether. Then who will be the Air Force generals? Mess officers? Maybe just some civilian GS-4 behind a desk with a laptop? Not far behind is the computer programming that will eliminate pilots altogether. Then who will be the Air Force generals? Mess officers? Maybe just some civilian GS-4 behind a desk with a laptop?

]]> By: GreenDreams http://themoderatevoice.com/47938/your-ten-year-old-and-the-future-u-s-air-force/comment-page-1/#comment-218546 GreenDreams Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:12:52 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/?p=47938#comment-218546 I'm reminded of a funny cartoon from years ago. A teen is reading the classified ads (of his dreams) and says, "Hey. Look at this. Wanted, computer savvy applicants with strong thumbs and good hand-eye coordination for glamorous, high paying job." I'm reminded of a funny cartoon from years ago. A teen is reading the classified ads (of his dreams) and says, “Hey. Look at this. Wanted, computer savvy applicants with strong thumbs and good hand-eye coordination for glamorous, high paying job.”

]]> By: D. E.Rodriguez http://themoderatevoice.com/47938/your-ten-year-old-and-the-future-u-s-air-force/comment-page-1/#comment-218530 D. E.Rodriguez Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:29:29 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/?p=47938#comment-218530 I have known a couple of naval aviators.<br><br>They are some of the most proud people on the planet.<br><br>Good choice I have known a couple of naval aviators.

They are some of the most proud people on the planet.

Good choice

]]> By: Rambie http://themoderatevoice.com/47938/your-ten-year-old-and-the-future-u-s-air-force/comment-page-1/#comment-218519 Rambie Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:38:26 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/?p=47938#comment-218519 I live within a few miles of a Air Force Base, near a ATK Rocket plant to watch test firings, and always being generally interested in aerospace, I have kept tabs on air/space craft development.<br><br>This shouldn't have come as a surprise to anyone who was paying attention. During the F22's development in the 90's they were talking about how this could be the last generation of manned fighter craft. The airframes of modern fighters can stand much more stress then the pilots human body. I live within a few miles of a Air Force Base, near a ATK Rocket plant to watch test firings, and always being generally interested in aerospace, I have kept tabs on air/space craft development.

This shouldn't have come as a surprise to anyone who was paying attention. During the F22's development in the 90's they were talking about how this could be the last generation of manned fighter craft. The airframes of modern fighters can stand much more stress then the pilots human body.

]]> By: JeffersonDavis http://themoderatevoice.com/47938/your-ten-year-old-and-the-future-u-s-air-force/comment-page-1/#comment-218516 JeffersonDavis Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:27:33 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/?p=47938#comment-218516 Thanks D.E.<br>His mother hates the idea (of course). It's all he talks about.<br>If he choses the Marines. I'll guide him toward the Naval Acadamy. Might as well get more pay AND a top-notch education. Right?<br><br>God Bless. Thanks D.E.
His mother hates the idea (of course). It's all he talks about.
If he choses the Marines. I'll guide him toward the Naval Acadamy. Might as well get more pay AND a top-notch education. Right?

God Bless.

]]> By: D. E.Rodriguez http://themoderatevoice.com/47938/your-ten-year-old-and-the-future-u-s-air-force/comment-page-1/#comment-218513 D. E.Rodriguez Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:17:44 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/?p=47938#comment-218513 I am sure he will make a great Marine, JD.<br><br>Dorian I am sure he will make a great Marine, JD.

Dorian

]]> By: JeffersonDavis http://themoderatevoice.com/47938/your-ten-year-old-and-the-future-u-s-air-force/comment-page-1/#comment-218506 JeffersonDavis Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:50:16 +0000 http://themoderatevoice.com/?p=47938#comment-218506 As I said on that previous story....<br>They finally tailor-fit the Air Force for the "Nintendo Generation".<br><br>Oddly enough... My ten year old wants to be a Marine instead of a pilot.<br>Oh well. That's the Air Force's loss. As I said on that previous story….
They finally tailor-fit the Air Force for the “Nintendo Generation”.

Oddly enough… My ten year old wants to be a Marine instead of a pilot.
Oh well. That's the Air Force's loss.

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