Aug 13, 2002 (Defense Daily/PBI Media via COMTEX) -- Special Operations Forces (SOF) and Air Force enlisted tactical air controllers on the ground greatly aided reconnaissance and targeting and provided immediate battle damage and operational assessments of enemy Al-Qaeda fighters during Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) in Afghanistan, an Air Force official told Defense Daily in an interview yesterday. "'Eyes on the ground' did the following: First and foremost, it demonstrated resolve and provided unique capabilities on the ground, such as strategic reconnaissance, direct attack, as well as support to the unconventional warfight," said Col. Fred Wieners, director of Task Force...