This undoubtedly arises because our armed ground forces have worked in
terms of meters and kilometers for the last 30 years or so as a result
of NATO influences.
Jim
"Carter, Baron" wrote:
>
> I was speaking to a Texas State Trooper at a meeting last night and he was
> discussing weapons tactics etc. He consistently used metres when discussing
> distances. A glimmer of hope in Texas.
>
> Baron Carter
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