To: clee1
Franks, while I respect him tremendously, fought two pi$$-ant enemies with overwhelming force
A guy I know took part in the initial invasion and liberation of Iraq and had some choice words on Franks.
He helped coordinate air support between troops in contact and USAF/USN aircraft at the CAOC (Coalition Air Operations Center), and said Franks not only openly maligned the air services but also created an atmosphere where the Army leadership in the campaign sought to avoid USAF/USN air support by seeking any alternative, even if air support would be more appropriate than artillery based on target type and response time.
209 posted on
11/14/2004 6:11:21 PM PST by
HerrKobes
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To: HerrKobes
He helped coordinate air support between troops in contact and USAF/USN aircraft at the CAOC (Coalition Air Operations Center), and said Franks not only openly maligned the air services but also created an atmosphere where the Army leadership in the campaign sought to avoid USAF/USN air support by seeking any alternative, even if air support would be more appropriate than artillery based on target type and response time. Well, there seem to have been fewer friendly fire incidents, than in Desert Storm.
389 posted on
11/14/2004 8:24:21 PM PST by
unspun
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