Reply #10: Hunter-Killer mission

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When I was in the Nam we used to fly what was called Hunter-Killer missions. We would send out a Loach with a light team of guns trailing it. A Loach, Army acronym for low observation helicopter and light team of guns being two gun ship helicopters. The loach would fly low and slow along a river or known NVA trail and try and attract enemy fire. As soon as the loach was fired upon the guns would swoop down and annihilate the area. Often the loaches would carry sophisticated equipment capable of sensing human activity and use that to target an area. Then they would buzz that area until some idiot would eventually fire upon them. I have a sinking feeling that is what is happening with these ships going to the Straits of Hormuz. As soon as one of our ships is fired upon the war is on. That way Bush* can say he didn't start it but is defending the USA from attack. It is going to happen, prepare for it..