Fire Strike 7/9
Fire Strike 7/9 by Paul Grahame, published by Ebury Publishing in June 2011, presents a detailed account of the experiences of Sergeant ‘Bommer’ Grahame, an elite army JTAC (Joint Terminal Attack Controller). This edition, comprising 324 pages, explores the intense realities of modern warfare, focusing on Grahame’s role in directing air power with precision during his tour in Afghanistan. The narrative highlights the challenges faced by soldiers in combat, emphasizing the critical importance of JTACs in coordinating air strikes against enemy forces.
Readers will find a vivid portrayal of the battlefield, where Sergeant Grahame and his five-man Fire Support Team navigate perilous situations while under constant threat from the Taliban. The book delves into the complexities of military operations, showcasing the technological aspects of warfare and the personal courage required to execute high-stakes missions. Fire Strike 7/9 offers insights into the Afghan War from a unique perspective, detailing the harrowing encounters and tactical decisions that define the experiences of those on the front lines.
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‘Being a JTAC is the closest a soldier on the ground in the midst of battle can get to feeling like one of the gods – unleashing pure hellfire, death and destruction’ – Duncan Falconer
Meet Sergeant ‘Bommer’ Grahame, one of the deadliest soldiers on the battlefield. He’s an elite army JTAC (Joint Terminal Attack Controller- pronounced ‘jay-tack’) – a specially trained warrior responsible for directing Allied air power with high-tech precision. Commanding Apache gunships, A10 tank-busters, F15s and Harrier jets, he brings down devastating fire strikes against the attacking Taliban, often danger close to his own side.
Due to his specialist role, Sergeant Grahame usually operates in the thick of the action, where it’s at its most fearsome and deadly. Conjuring the seemingly impossible from apparently hopeless situations, soldiers in battle rely on the skill and bravery of their JTAC to enable them to win through in the heat of the danger zone.
Fire Strike 7/9 tells the story of Bommer Grahame and his five-man Fire Support Team on their tour of Afghanistan. Patrolling deep into enemy territory, they were hunted and targeted by the Taliban, shot at, blown-up, mortared and hit by rockets on numerous occasions. Under these conditions Sergeant Grahame notched up 203 confirmed enemy kills, making him the difference between life and death both for his own troops and the Taliban.
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