Reply #87: Integrated Systems [View All]

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The Clinton Administration pushed for integrating the branches of the armed forces. So the DOD's satellites who are watching Iran in real time would report troop movement to the Air force and Navy. The air force has aircraft that spot movement on the ground feeding information back to central command. The Navy and Air force use this information to coordinate air strikes and fire guided missiles into targets that can not defend themselves. Both have the ability to TOTALLY destroy Iran's ability to defend massed troops or tanks with stealth aircraft. GW1 is a demonstration of what happens to exposed troops and equipment in the open with no air defense. We have at least two armored divisions in Iraq. Iran is running T-72's that can be engaged 1000yds before before the T can bring its gun online. In GW1 there was no instance of a t-72 round causing casualties in an Abrams tank. Even on direct hit an under 700yds (point blank).

We have B-52, B1b, and A-10's in theater that would totally destroy personnel and armor. We have at least 4 guided missile cruisers in the gulf area which can destroy air and ground targets. The subs are capable of launching tomahawk missiles as well. Iran has no naval force to speak of.

There is an interesting book Eyes of Orion written by a 24 year old tank commander in Gw1. gives you an idea of our capability.

Jane's defense, Naval proceedings and fas.org are good sources.

However, I am not justifying or promoting any step towards Iran. It is illogical. Iran will not attack and we will not attack them.