24. "RE: BPGD: CVS-101"
In response to message #21
Well, not so much that, G... AWACs, especially in a modern naval role actually serve a dual role in both providing radar coverage that extends beyond the battlegroup's horizon AND in an elint capacity because if you have an AWACS up, you dont have to radiate with your ship mounted sensors; which in turn requires the enemy to come well INSIDE your engagement envelope before they can even see you with THEIR sensors in order to engage. This gives a Defense in depth, as well as the 'good guys' the first look first shoot edge... and with the improvements in todays missiles that can be a killer advantage.
Of COURSE you wernt expecting it! No One expects the FANNISH INQUISITION! RCW# 86