Combat Edge articles from January 2002

Combat Edge archives from January 2002

Accent on safety: Combat safety.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... As we begin a new year, the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11th still linger in our minds and in the minds of our combat forces overseas. Because of the attack on our homeland and our response as a nation, I believe we all have a renewed...

Operation noble eagle: Defending the homeland.
January 1, 2002... "For many of us Homeland Defense missions are new. However, it is a mission the military has conducted since our birth as a nation. During this time of change and increased operations tempo at home and abroad, it's important to stop and think...

Tumbling: Over the desert.(military aeronautics safety)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Ever thought about what it would be like to fall from the sky -- inverted and headed straight down towards a desert floor -- I certainly didn't! There I was... a highly experienced and mission ready F-16CJ pilot deployed to prince Sultan Air...

Black holes.(military aeronautics safety)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... In a previous life as a C-21 instructor pilot, I thought I had just about seen it all... from St. Elmo's fire to having to go around on short final because a rather large tortoise was on the runway. I have experienced a lot... from the leans...

Bio terrorism.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The use of biological agents by terrorists is no longer just a threat. Recent events have shown that our enemies have a weapon that was once thought would be primarily used to defeat our fielded military forces. However, the target has not been...

MH-53J.(military helicopters)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The MH-53J Pave Low Ill's mission is low-level, long-range, undetected penetration into denied areas, day or night, in adverse weather, for infiltration, exfiltration, and resupply of special operations forces. The Pave Low Ill heavy lift...

Monthly award winners.(military pilots awarded for safety)
January 1, 2002... Pilot Safety Award of Distinction During an Air Combat Maneuvers (ACM) engagement, Lt. Jason Settle experienced an afterburner blowout on the left engine of his F-15C. He immediately pulled the left throttle out of afterburner and "knocked...

Need for planning.
January 1, 2002... Planning for contingencies and developing site plans to support contingencies is an absolute necessity; particularly, in our forward and intermediate staging locations. Unfortunately, that planning does not always happen before a unit is...

Speed is life?(speed and distance)(Statistical Data Included)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... "Speed is life" is a saying we use often in the fighter community. But that is not always the case. Speed does not necessarily give you an advantage in a maneuvering fight. On the ground, behind the wheel of your car, is another case where...

Why so cold?(wind chill measurements)(Statistical Data Included)
January 1, 2002... Like most of you, I've never spent much time worrying about wind chill computations. On the rare occasion when it was a factor in my predominately southern Air Force experience, the weather guy would tell me what the wind chill was, and I would...

The Iceman cometh.(safety loading measures)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... "Cold as Ice." Great song from the 1970s. Ice-cold lemonade. Great to drink on a hot summer day Ice-cold beer with names like light-ice, ice-brewed, and cold-filtered. Sounds refreshing as a cool mountain stream. References to things ice cold...

Life! Choose a seat belt.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... I have a lot to be thankful for. I have a wonderful husband, a beautiful 3-year-old daughter, and another child on the way. But what I am most thankful for is something very simple: a seat belt. Four years ago, I was about 8 weeks pregnant...

Mishap statistics.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
January 1, 2002... Aircraft Notes The combination of winter weather and returning from the holiday break in flying continuity always makes January a daunting month for flight safety. The added burden of performing or preparing for deployed operations...