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ISAF 2009-2013 - ACO Building - AEW and Tactical C2 - Kneeboard (6/x)
All the subjects covered in the previous 2 posts (airborne early warning and ground tactical C2 elements) have been integrated into an example layout for the Afghan theater. You will find: several AWACS tracks examples. E-2 Hawkeye: operating from a carrier, the E-2 would primarily remain in the sou
Dec 7, 2025 0 103
ISAF 2009-2013 - ACO Building - AEW and Tactical C2 (5/x)
Now that we've seen the airborne part of the Tactical C2 structure, we can turn to the ground-based elements. If you're not fully familiar with the Air Component Command’s C2 architecture, I recommend reading the earlier 3-part series explaining “who’s in charge” in Afghanistan and comparable ground
Dec 3, 2025 0 9
Who’s in Charge? Air C2 and Close Air Support in Afghanistan (3/3)
C2 structure in Afghanistan - final part. Over the previous articles, we’ve broken down how Close Air Support missions are tasked in real time, and introduced the various actors —JTACs, TOCs, ASOCs, CRCs, AWACS, and aircrews. Now, we can look into real combat missions and start thinking about how we
May 15, 2025 0 42
Who’s in Charge? Air C2 and Close Air Support in Afghanistan (2/3)
Understanding the C2 structure in Afghanistan - part 2 In my previous post, you've discovered the main players in Close Air Support: from the JTAC on the ground, to the ASOC that manages requests, to the CAOC planning the overall air war. We also looked at how these different units fit together in a
May 10, 2025 0 4
Who’s in Charge? Air C2 and Close Air Support in Afghanistan (1/3)
Over the past few months, many of you have asked me variations of the same question: “Between aircrew, C2, and JTAC—who’s doing what during a CAS mission?” It’s a fair question—and not an easy one to answer. In counterinsurgency (COIN) warfare like in Afghanistan, Close Air Support isn’t just about
May 6, 2025 0 8