effectively. true. and it depends on which model stinger they have or sa-7, sa-14, sa-18. the more advanced models that came out reach at a higher altitude. they have a better detection capability. they re not as easily spoofed by flares and decoys. for example, ten years ago when we were concerned the serbs might them, we didn t lose anything to the sa-18s. in the gulf war, we were able to fly much lower and we took our chances because we could spoof some of the earlier models. the intelligence types will have a much better feel on specifically which kind of sa-7, 14 or 18 we re facing, shoulder-fired systems. in a few days, if the u.s. steps back and the international coalition partners take over, let s say a british general or a french general or admiral is in charge, is that a problem for