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Lets take a typical detachment of F-35Bs on an LHD

Assuming 6 planes that can do any job at any time.



What if they had to specialize?

1 for Recon

1 for CAS

1 for EA

1 for Early Warning

2 for Fighters



Assuming a %75 readiness rate you would have at least 4 F-35Bs ready to do any job.  If you went the specialized route, always be out two of those capabilities.



"Sorry, no recon for a week while we wait for a part"



"Incoming attack... Sorry, no fighters to defend"



"Help, we need CAS... Sorry, not till Tuesday"



"We're going DownTown today and need that EA escort... bummer that it can't fly today"


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