I guess a question I have is does the lack of pilot eyes on the target present a problem?  It seems like the move is away from pilots having eyes on target because it puts them at greater risk.  The primary weapon of most CAS aircraft, with the AC-130 being a notable exception, are guided missiles.  One of the notable upgrades to the Apache Longbow was the Hellfire II launch system that introduced fire and forget capability so that the Apache, or ground forces, didn&#x27;t need to paint the target until the missile hit.<p>Has the effectiveness of CAS aircraft gone down with the introduction of these types of systems?