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To: RedHeeler

I was saying that in the Air Force, Close Air Support has always been looked at with a both “it is our mission, not yours, Army” attitude, while at the same time looking at it with some disdain.

I definitely do not agree with that attitude, but the Air Force will really fight to keep it as a mission, though the Army is more than willing to take it over.


82 posted on 04/16/2014 2:18:02 PM PDT by yefragetuwrabrumuy (WoT News: Rantburg.com)
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To: yefragetuwrabrumuy

Sure. That’s what you were saying. You bet.


88 posted on 04/16/2014 6:59:12 PM PDT by RedHeeler
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To: yefragetuwrabrumuy

“I definitely do not agree with that attitude, but the Air Force will really fight to keep it as a mission, though the Army is more than willing to take it over”

To be clear, the Army already does. . .Apache and Cobra helos, for example.

Or are you talking about fixed-wing CAS? Totally different story and no, the Army would not want to take that on, as fixed wing, even the A-10, requires an airfield and significant logistics and support.


93 posted on 04/17/2014 6:16:24 AM PDT by Hulka
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