F-16 fires on SUV while training at Utah Range

ACMIguy · by **ACMIguy** » 15 Apr 2008, 17:23

Seems like a good idea for the ground guys to carry IFF in the future.
Train like you fight kind of thing you know.

http://www.f-16.net/news_article2825.html

Racer181 · by **Racer181** » 15 Apr 2008, 18:57

Well the brand spankin new TACP squadron at my unit has something to look forward to.

ATFS_Crash · by **ATFS_Crash** » 15 Apr 2008, 19:03

There was some details that were left out. Did they have extended coverage on the SUV rental? Did they get their deposit back from Avis? Did Al Gore designate the target? Will this strategy slow global warming? ……

ACMIguy · by **ACMIguy** » 15 Apr 2008, 19:41

ATFS_Crash wrote:There was some details that were left out. Did they have extended coverage on the SUV rental? Did they get their deposit back from Avis? Did Al Gore designate the target? Will this strategy slow global warming? ……

No they were lawyers and Dick order the hit :lol:

MaddogF16 · by **MaddogF16** » 15 Apr 2008, 21:05

How do we know they weren't illegals trying to cross the boarder....LMAO..!!! :nono:

Unwin · by **Unwin** » 16 Apr 2008, 02:14

Nothing like 20mm to spoil a nice country drive.

StolichnayaStrafer · by **StolichnayaStrafer** » 16 Apr 2008, 02:37

Sounds kind of strange, them being out on the range in the middle of the night like that.

JochemP · by **JochemP** » 16 Apr 2008, 05:15

MaddogF16 wrote:How do we know they weren't illegals trying to cross the boarder....LMAO..!!!

And I suppose that if they were illegals they were suppose to be shot right? u are brilliant.

Racer181 · by **Racer181** » 16 Apr 2008, 07:29

"Yes Mr. JTAC would you like the extra insurance"

"No ma'am we're just gonna go bombin around"

"Ok well you still have the roadside assistance and just fill the tank up to where it was when you recieved the vehicle. Have a safe drive."

ACMIguy · by **ACMIguy** » 16 Apr 2008, 14:34

Well I guess it was a good thing they pilot knew how to shoot, otherwise this story would not be funny.
I still don't understand why they did not have IFF. :shock:

specs343579 · by **specs343579** » 16 Apr 2008, 16:51

"The soldiers were part of a Joint Terminal Attack Control unit from Fort Lewis, Wash., training to identify enemy targets and direct U.S. aircraft to fire on them." ......... Sounds like they need to go back to school and learn how to direct aircraft on to enemy targets and not themselves. I wonder if the "minor injuries" they sustained also included a biological emergency known as crapping your pants!!!!

specs343579 · by **specs343579** » 16 Apr 2008, 16:53

"The soldiers were part of a Joint Terminal Attack Control unit from Fort Lewis, Wash., training to identify enemy targets and direct U.S. aircraft to fire on them." ......... Sounds like they need to go back to school and learn how to direct aircraft on to enemy targets and no themselves. I wonder if the "minor injuries" they sustained also included a biological emergency known as crapping your pants!!!!

maddog2840 · by **maddog2840** » 16 Apr 2008, 17:12

JochemP wrote:
MaddogF16 wrote:How do we know they weren't illegals trying to cross the boarder....LMAO..!!!

And I suppose that if they were illegals they were suppose to be shot right? u are brilliant.

Hey? Maybe we're on to something?

ACMIguy · by **ACMIguy** » 17 Apr 2008, 03:10

specs343579 wrote:"The soldiers were part of a Joint Terminal Attack Control unit from Fort Lewis, Wash., training to identify enemy targets and direct U.S. aircraft to fire on them." ......... Sounds like they need to go back to school and learn how to direct aircraft on to enemy targets and not themselves. I wonder if the "minor injuries" they sustained also included a biological emergency known as crapping your pants!!!!

I guess they missed that part of the class :roll:

Maybe they should try peeling spuds for a living :lol:

TC · by TC » 17 Apr 2008, 03:50

Evaluator Pilot: "Well, LT, I have some great news."

Student: "I passed my checkride?"

EP: "No, I just saved a load of money on my car insurance by switching to Geico!"