Lots of good insight, thanks! I didn't know what types of replies I would hear--I was surprised that airdrop was not a highly sought after qual in BIG MAC...but then again airdrop is all I've ever known.

I see lots of negatives in the C-130 world if they transitioned us to a reduced formation airdrop qual. But like it was mentioned, the requirement exists for us to be 100% airdrop qualed and I don't see any GOs working to change it.

Seems we all have our niche in life, and we work to be the best at our jobs. You C-17 toads keep flying those TWCF missions, staying in nice hotels around the world and leave the TAC AIR requirements to the C-130! We'll be laughing at you from our tents as we keep the dust off our laptops....

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