In Vietnam, the USAF found 90% of pilot losses happened in their first 10 missions. To counter this, they created a specialized training program replicating those critical initial combat missions. The results were dramatic, drastically increasing survival rates.
Up Next in Combat Forces Season 1
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Combat Forces - Artillery
Discover why artillery is the "King of Battle." This episode reveals how modern artillery works, its powerful ammunition, and its vital combat role. We join gunners training for deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan, showcasing their crucial preparation for modern warfare.
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Combat Forces - Fighter Pilots
New pilots master air combat at a massive international exercise. We join multinational crews learning essential survival skills in the sky. The mission: understand the fundamentals of aerial dogfighting. We also get an inside look at the advanced technology powering today's cutting-edge fighter ...
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Combat Forces - Heavy Armor
Modern tanks are today's battlefield chariots. In Iraq and Afghanistan, they are a soldier's savior and an enemy's nightmare. We join international tank crews training for deployment to global hotspots. This is the extreme edge of firepower
