Proactive CAS for Company Commanders
Proactive CAS for Company Commanders by Michael L. Fazen is published by BiblioScholar and was released on October 26, 2012. This 36-page work addresses the challenges faced by maneuver company commanders in Iraq and Afghanistan regarding the proactive planning of Close Air Support (CAS). The author discusses the current limitations in the availability of Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs) at the company level and outlines the need for changes in the deployment and training of these personnel to enhance operational effectiveness.
In this edition, readers will find a detailed examination of the recommendations aimed at improving the availability and readiness of JTACs. Fazen suggests expanding the Joint Air-Ground Operations Group school at Nellis AFB, providing necessary equipment for Army JTACs and Joint Fires Observers, and modifying the deployment structure of Air Support Operations Squadrons. The book focuses on the intersection of education and military operations, making it relevant for those interested in military strategy and training methodologies.
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Currently, even though emergency Close Air Support (CAS) is generally available, maneuver company commanders in Iraq and Afghanistan are unable to proactively plan for CAS. Army leadership has asked that JTACs be made available to the company level instead of at the battalion level where they are now attached. Although Air Force leadership has made some efforts to increase the number of qualified JTACs, the target number of around 1,000 personnel will not be reached until 2012. Additionally, once the JTACs are available, the Air Force leadership is concerned about the number of sorties required to keep them current. In order to produce the number of JTACs requested sooner, this paper makes three recommendations: 1) Expand Joint Air-Ground Operations Group (JAGOG) school at Nellis AFB, NV; 2) The Army JTAC, JFO and the basic equipment they require; 3) Change the deployment of all Air Support Operations Squadrons (ASOS) to one year instead of breaking the ASOS into three parts with four month tours for each airman.
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