The tell tell sign that you are not a military pilot is that you talk down on the dud "closest to you" on the ground. From what I have read from Paul, a crew chief gets a lot more respect from the pilot then you are able to give. They have that friday beer together, and most important, Paul has his name on the plane.
However, if you are a military pilot, then you have some serious work envirement issues in your wing.
I have met many elite soldiers in my life, and they have all two feet solidly planted on the ground.
You haven't.
Just because I didn't learn it in school, doesn't meen I can't boil an egg. However, I am glad I can boil an egg since I sometimes need that knowledge in my work. So if a crew chief learned what you are claiming he cant know, who are you to judge? :doh: