Combat-Support Air Operations

Critical strengths are capabilities considered essential for accomplishing an objective. Argentina had several critical strengths that would serve her advantage (Vego, 2007). First off, Argentina had a moral and legal claim to the Falkland Islands (Laver, 2001, pp. 66-71). Three hundred miles off the coast of Argentina and 8000 miles from England, the Islands had been successively occupied by various colonial powers since they were first settled in 1764. The island had been under British sovereignty since the Argentinean governor was evicted in 1833. In 1960 the UN passed a declaration stating all former colonies should be allowed independence and self-determination. However, the inhabitants of the Falklands did not desire independence. With a mostly British ancestry, the citizens were content on maintaining colonial status. In 1965, the UN invited Argentina and Great Britain to resolve the issue politically (Laver, 2001, p. 100). Despite several aborted attempts to resolve the issue in the international courts, no

The allies decided to supply their sectors of the city from the air. This effort, known as the “Berlin Airlift,” lasted for more than a year and carried more than 2.3 million tons of cargo into West Berlin.

The United States Air Force controls and operates numerous satellites for global positioning, missile warning, communication and meteorological purposes along with reconnaissance aircraft. Through a combination of satellite imagery and reconnaissance aircraft, identifying and collecting intelligence on guerilla military targets and movements would be the first objective in the conflict. Once targets are identified, bombing campaigns could commence from regional Air force bases in the Area of Operations (AO), softening up guerilla forces in advance of the next stage of the military engagement, the ground campaign. Air force tankers such as the HC-130, KC-135 and KC-10 would need to be deployed to offer in flight air refueling for the F-15, F-16, F-22 and A-10’s departing from regional Air force bases. The Air Force also

Time Period - The Berlin Airlift was effective at the end of World War II, 1948 to 1949. This topic was covered in lecture ten.

In July of 2003, 1st Battalion, 62nd Air Defense Artillery was notified to prepare for a twelve month rotation to Afghanistan (Armstrong et al., 2003). The intent was to send two brigade combat teams to rotate after six months in Afghanistan. In typical “Need to Know” fashion, 1-62 ADA was notified that they will be sent to Iraq early August (Armstrong et al., 2003). This is the first time the entire division deployed since the Vietnam War. Battalion staff began planning for several operational deployments for two different theaters. 1-62 ADA Soldiers were engaged in the Global War on Terror, combating Taliban rebel fighters in Afghanistan, and battling insurgents in Iraq (Armstrong et al.,

This event was a Multi-Agency response that involved the every aircraft platform from 2-151st SSABN along augmentation from the 59th AVN TRP CMD, 351st ASB, US Forest Service, SC Forestry Commission, EMAC from GA, along with external Aviation resources. Over 21 days over 200 hrs. were dedicated to the response. During this rating period 2-151st forward was recovered back to home station, I provided rear coordination for the reception and recovery of all personnel and equipment the SWB mission (Task Force Liberty). I led the planning and coordination for all facets of the battalion’s participation in Patriot South Exercise a National Guard Bureau Joint Service Multi–Agency response to a DOMOPS exercise, a first of its kind conducted at Gulfport, MS. I spent count hours in the logistical planning, planning meet, and development of event scenarios for a Battalion sized Aviation Task Force. I worked with planners from other services from a year out in the development and coordination for the safe and successful employment of our Aviation resources from SC. As a result over 150 hours were flown in transit and execution of Patriot South Exercise missions. I worked with B/2-238th GSAB in the implementation of the Pre-Mobilization training horse blanket for that unit allowing for a success mobilization

Air Defense played several different and critical roles in the support of combat operations in Vietnam. The demand for air defense grew due to the existing threat of the Cold War as well as the new threat of the Soviet Union and China supplying light bombers as well as training the North Vietnamese. In response, the United States Army sent several different air defense weapon systems to Vietnam. These systems not only played a role in the protection of from the growing air threat, it also played a role in ground combat operations.

One of the most dangerous jobs at the United States Air Force is Outside the Wire Patrolling which is normally geared towards securing base. In most cases, these jobs include combating offensive ground combat operations while taking the fight to the enemy, which is not an easy task. The main goal of Outside the Wire Patrolling is to drive the enemy out while conducting these operations. As the security forces carry out Outside the Wire patrol, they usually experience numerous fatal attacks from their enemies. Within the U.S. Air Force, there is an enlisted personnel and team of armed forces that are commonly known as Tactical Air Control Party that supports the conventional and/or special operations.

In August 1990, the CPT Joe D'Antona, started the command of B / 2-7 ADA in Dhahran air base, marking the beginning to the participation of the ADA in Operation Desert Storm (USC Army ROTC, nd). During the Operation Desert Storm, various changes were made to the Patriot system, including the development and updating of the system, alignment and construction of five hundred new missiles. ADA, had an active participation in Desert Storm, defending the activities of the divisions and defense of critical assets in Israel, Turkey and Saudi Arabia. The first, Army's Avenger Battery deployed during Desert Storm was 4-5 ADA / 1st Cavalry Division, being also one of the first units to lose a soldier under hostile

The US Army has fought two major wars since 2001. The outcomes from these two war has informed the need to understand the operational environment through partnership with US allies in the regions of US interest in order to dominate these areas. The full benefits of Regionally Aligned Forces (RAFs)/Brigades can therefore not be overemphasized.

During the overall restructuring of the United States Army current active Army units began to transform into modular organizations to enhance the capability to perform its mission by making them a quickly deployable, flexible and lethal unit than had been previously structured. Therefore, Combat Aviation Brigades were developed and are multi-functional, allowing for a combination of attack helicopters, reconnaissance helicopters, medium lift helicopters, heavy lift helicopters, and medical evacuation capabilities. It was decided that aviation units will not be a portion of a larger unit such as combat brigades and will continue to reside at the division level due to resource constraints. The various helicopters that are to be

Regionally Aligned Brigades/Forces is the vision of the Chief of Staff of the Army and the Secretary of the Army that will provide combatant command with constantly readily available troops that are versatile and responsive. Regionally Aligned Forces are based on an organizing principle that allows the United States (U.S.) Army to provide units that maintain core war-fighting skills complimented with cultural awareness training, language training, and regional expertise. A revised ARFOGEN cycle based on Active Component and 60-month Reserve Component sequence will replace the current Army model. Mission specific training requirements will be communicated, based on combatant command’s require¬ments, and organized through FORSCOM. These

The Department of the Army XXXXXXX, in coordination with XXXXXX and XXXXXX, ordered the restructure of the XXXX Aviation Brigade and augmentation of aviation capabilities with the first Rotational Aviation Forces (RAF) concept in the US Army. The mission of the RAF is to support the XXXXXXX alliance in XXXXX and XXXXX.

complete 16. The UN passed the Resolution 2065 which notified members of the organization to end any form of colonialism 16. However after constant negotiations, nothing was ever done. If anything, only confrontations began to surface. On March 26th, General Galtieri of Argentina made the decision to invade the Falklands 4. On April 2nd, Argentina invaded the islands breaking off all relations with Britain. First, Argentine troops occupied the islands capital, Stanley, and imprisoned the islanders for weeks until the arrival of the British troops4. With these attacks happening, Britain’s allies came in hand and showed support by announcing opposition towards Argentina. On April 10th, the European Economic Community approved trade sanctions against Argentina. Britain received support from America when President Ronald Reagan abandoned the shuttle diplomacy that was once proposed between Britain and Argentina 4. After several actions of resistance, the Argentines were defeated by the British and surrendered on June 14th 1982. As a result of the war, nearly 1,000 lives were lost 4.

The Aviation Branch of the U.S. Army, as we know it today, did not exist at the turn of the 1800 to 1900 centuries. The military did use a Balloon Corps and Detachment for the Civil and Spanish-American Wars respectfully. However, the Army deactivated both organizations after their usage in the campaigns. These artillery spotters and reconnoiters were helpful. However, the leadership did not see a usage for them outside of war. Therefore, it would take someone understanding the potential of air power to open a door for its peacetime usage. This occurred with the birth of the Signal Corps.