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A-10s over Kosovo (illustrations removed)I suspect that our reports were not part, or at least not the focus, of SHAPEБЂ™s investigation. Its briefing went into much detail on the circumstances of the incident, including identifying Bear 21 and showing his F-16БЂ™s cockpit video. The briefing appeared to focus on БЂњhowБЂ« this tragic incident could have happened. The A-10БЂ™s role in terminating the attack was understated during the SHAPE briefing. A-10 AFAC expertise did not get credit for its critical role in identifying the noncombatant nature of the convoy, terminating the attack, and preventing further civilian casualties. Like the role we played, our call sign was also abbreviated. We were simply referred to as БЂњCub flight,БЂ« which could identify any one of several Cub call signs flying that day. I appreciated our leadersБЂ™ desire to explain the circumstances of БЂњhowБЂ« this could have happened to the public, get this tragic incident quickly behind us, and refocus on our continuing combat operations. However, my hope is that we donБЂ™t forget an important lessonБЂ”technology cannot completely substitute for training and experience ...» |
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