US running out of dumb bombs?
I spoke to a friend in the US Air Force this weekend and one of his comments caught my attention.
Apparently with the restrictive Rules Of Engagement (ROE) they operate under the USAF has decided to not replace any "dumb" ordnance they do use. Tho cheaper it can't be used due to ROE restrictions so any replacement weapons they acquire are all "smart" types.
Anyone else heard anything like this?
If true perhaps US aircraft in the OOBs should have their weapon loads adjusted...particularly in future units (say 2015+). Hard to drop bombs you don't have anymore.
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