Originally Posted by
sandy69
While thats true, the actual technical job of flying a drone can be done by enlisted personel, and the the decision to shoot can come from an officer overseing several missions at once.
While I don't know for sure about how things are now, When I was in the military no one under the rank of Lt. Col. could approve fireing on hostiles unless they where firing on us.
Ever heard of the concept of the STRATEGIC CORPORAL?
Read the opening chapter of a book called 'Making the Corps' by Thomas E. Ricks. The weight of making life and death TACTICAL decisions, some of which might have STRATEGIC implications, could rest with some 22 year old E-4 Squad Leader. Amazing responsibility
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