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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