Originally Posted by
Superguy
I'm curious to if these tests were verifiable by an outside agency, such as the GAO. Not that I'm not saying that tests were done in good faith, but I have my fair share of ramming a square peg into a round hole as a govie to try get what an agency wants.
The GAO is not really known for their tactical acumen.
And according to the article sited recently, it also seems that at least a lot of FAMs wouldn't put up with flying in Y
There is a survey of FAMs out I'm unaware of?
Ok, so if there are at least 2 man teams, why do they BOTH have to be in F? Wouldn't it be good to have someone "bring up the rear" in case the other one gets in trouble? Just seems like how it stands now, if you see one FAM, chances are you're seeing the partner just across the aisle and it makes an easy target. Whereas one could blend in a bit more in Y at least.
Question - given the mission of the FAMS, where is the need greatest?
Although I personally wouldn't have too big a problem having one in the first row or so of C (assuming no business class). Personally, I think a three man team is the only way to go, but resources and money is always an issue.
BTW, they did game the one in F one in C too. Not great. Again, first principles - what is the mission? Everything else flows from that.