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