Bob,

From: Bob Noel
Ok. So WHY haven't they been used in earnest?

probably because the ROE haven't allow for it or one wasn't needed, yet.

Uh, that's pretty much what I said, isn't it?

"likely situations" aren't the only consideration in determining threats
and military weapon systems capabilities to meet those threats.

No? Then why are they gone from the inventory?


In any case, the threat assessement(s) used as the basis for the
long-range air-to-air missile requirements are almost certainly classified
and not something that can be discussed in a public forum.

You gotta be kidding. "If only I could tell you what I really know"? I know
many here really liked that kind of approach to the WMDs in Iraq, but please
look where we have come since then.

sfb has it right: The scenario which made the Phoenix nice to have is gone.

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Thomas Borchert (EDDH)