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The article focuses on the argument for the U.S. Army to establish its own fixed-wing combat aircraft, similar to the Navy and Marine Corps, due to ongoing challenges with close air support (CAS) from the Air Force. Topics include the persistent inter-Service rivalry over airpower, the inadequacies of the Air Force's CAS capabilities, and the operational benefits of integrating the A-10 aircraft into the Army's aviation assets.

The article reports that the U.S.led campaign against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria is dependent on the air superiority fighter since its debut there in 2014. The F22 Lockheed Martin, originally designed as an air-t-oair platform has become crucial to the fight, regularly striking ground targets, providing close air support (CAS) for soldiers in battle and protecting legacy strike fighters from surface and air threats.

The article presents information on sensors and weapons of air power to deliver decisive effects in Counter Insurgency (COIN) campaigns. Topics discussed include how new sensor and weapon technology help accomplish COIN missions; technology behind military aircraft involved in Close Air Support (CAS) for COIN; and the use of latest strategic bombers in recent US-led counter-insurgency efforts.

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The article focuses on the close air support (CAS) of the U.S. Marine Corps. It notes that the Marine Corps has defined a regional requirement for crisis response (CR) in response to emerging threats to American security interests on the continent of Africa. It mentions the commandant's planning guidance to create to better execute the Corps' role as the Nation's expeditionary force-in-readiness.

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The author examines the U.S. Air Force's role in the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq. Topics include use of close air support, aerial bombings, and joint military operations.

The author examines the cooperation between division of the U.S. military in the invasion of Iraq. Topics include aerial bombings, military campaigns, and the use of close air support.

The author examines efforts by the U.S. Air Force to reduce fighter response time to target locations. Topics include military warfare, military strategy, and close air support.

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The article focuses on the success of Marine Corps aviation in the U.S. which celebrated 100th anniversary. It states that marine aviation continues its support to marines in combat by developing close air support (CAS), vertical development, and electronic warfare. It highlights the combined arms doctrine which was developed by US. Marine Corps resulting from ongoing pursuit of air-ground integration.

The article outlines some observations, lessons learned, and new ideas to integrate and utilize airpower at the Marine expeditionary force (MEF) and division levels in a small war. Airpower in small wars is necessary and integral part of the scheme of the maneuver. Further, the particular use of offensive air support in the form of close air support (CAS) takes on the detailed deconfliction and communications plan to execute for the three block fight.

The article discusses key issues concerning the close air support (CAS) nine-line mission briefing in aviation. The nine-line brief was created to satisfy a CAS requirement for standardized procedures and a shared language in the integration of a ground commander's scheme of maneuver with air support. Also cited are the issues' implications for aviation and the U.S. Marine Corps.

The article focuses on joint close air support (JCAS) publication in relation to maximization of Apache support. Recommendations to improve American military services include creating a JCAS journal, providing assistance to develop the doctrines and training of the Army, and others. Mission description of the joint force commander aerial fires assessment cell include evaluation of communications architecture, fratricide assessment, evaluation of the airspace control order, and others.

The article provides information about the digital close air support (CAS). It offers operational advantages which include increased speed and accuracy, improved warfighting functions, and others. The prerequisite for a digital CAS capability is a network that includes the joint terminal attack controller (JTAC), direct air support center (DASC), fire support coordination center (FSCC), and others.

The article discusses the introduction of new terminology in the single battle concept of the U.S. Marines Corps. The confusion regarding close air support (CAS) and deep air support (DAS) will be corrected by introducing the terms close aviation fires (CAF) and deep aviation fires (DAF). It mentions that the correction will be helpful to describe properly the employment and apportionment of aviation combat elements. Figures and tables that illustrate the subject matter are also presented.

The article provides information on the effort of the U.S. Navy and the Marine Corps air support in helping the ground forces in Afghanistan. As part of Operation Medusa, the air support helped coalition forces engage Taliban extremists in the Kandahar Province. Furthermore, AV-8B Harrier IIs flew 136 sorties while supporting coalition forces in the country.

The article focuses on the function of Forward Air Control, a direct air support system used by the British Army and the Royal Australian Air Force in the Western Desert, Egypt in September 1941. It was established to guarantee close air support for ground forces. It banked to a great extent on radio communications and made use of light reconnaissance aircraft to discover the location of enemy ground targets.

The article announces that several exhibits on the history of close air support by the U.S. Marine Corps will be on display at the National Museum of the Marine Corps (NMMC) in Quantico, Virginia. The JN-4 Jenny and De Havilland DH-4 airplanes were used during the First World War. During World War II, the Marines relied on the F4U Corsair to win the air and ground battle.

The article clarifies the facts associated with the term joint fires observer (JFO) and the plans of the United States Army and Air Force to train JFO. It explains the JFO based on the Joint Pub 3-0 Doctrine for Joint Operations. It cites the facts associated with providing the close air support portion of joint fire support.

The article focuses on the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for close air support. More capable UAVs are products of the new technologies as are Global Positioning System-based weapons and navigation systems. Unmanned vehicles in combination with precision munitions have the potential to change the way close air support is provided. The nine-line brief is the legacy recipe, or standard, used by tactical aviators to deliver ordnance when close air support is required. Seeking to take advantage of the capabilities of newer systems and technologies, and making an effort to adjust to new realities on the battlefield, three new variations of close air support are being employed in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Discusses the U.S. Army's establishment of the requirement for joint terminal attack controllers (JTAC). Efforts to resolve the JTAC training and manning issues; Drafting of a JTAC Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to better define JTAC training, qualification and currency requirements; Description of the 2003 revision of "Joint Publication 3-09.3 Joint Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (JTTP) for Close Air Support.

Describes the battle drill for the joint close air support (JCAS) for a military brigade. Recognition of the problems in the weapons system; Importance of ensuring the execution of staff battle drill; Course of action in rehearsing and developing the battle drill.

Discusses techniques for deploying the joint close air support (JCAS) of the United States Armed Forces in defending valleys and riverbeds in the Middle East. Details of initial positions; Illustration of hypothetical combat scenarios; Techniques proposed to ensure the maximum defense.

Reports on the sponsorship of a joint training capabilities for testing of standardized joint close air support (JCAS) missions by the U.S. Joint Forces Command. Integration of doctrine with new operational concepts and emerging technologies; Achievement of standardized application of JCAS tactics and techniques; Correction of procedural deficiencies and to advance the role of JCAS in future operations.

Discusses the development of the close air support doctrine. Employment and techniques of close air support; Command and control of air forces; Tactical matters of air warfare; People behind the development of the doctrine; Training of pilots on the new doctrine and techniques.

The article focuses on the essential tools for effective urban close air support (CAS). It mentions the need for precise identification of targets and exact situational awareness of force disposition before employing weapons which can be done through advanced targeting pods (ATPs) and joint helmet-mounted cueing system (JHMCS). The author asserts that the U.S. Marine Corps should equip all Marine F/A-18C/A+s with the ATPs and JHMCS.

The article reports that the 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines (3/7) has employed aviation ordnance on 48 occasions in Ramadi, Iraq between September 2005 and March 2006. During this time, 3/7 was able to effectively employ aviation ordnance for a number of reasons: knowledge of the rule book; adaptation of tactical reference points; and familiarity of the Marine aviators with reference points within the city.

The article focuses on using rotary-wing unmanned aerial vehicles in the battlefield. An unmanned combat search-and-rescue vehicle would greatly reduce the stress on the battlefield commander by allowing him to proceed with a search-and-rescue mission knowing that, if the rescue helicopter takes fire on the way to the recovery area, it is only hardware that will be shot down, not aircrew. Commanders will usually send a rescue force no matter how great the risk to that force, at least initially. If a rescue attempt with a Fire Scout fails to reach the extraction point due to hostile fire, the decision whether or not to send a manned aircraft to that location might be easier to make.

Focuses on data link capabilities to enhance the speed and lethality of joint close air support (JCAS) terminal control. Goal to prioritize data link implementations that are attainable in the near future; Provision of the most enhanced combat capability to the warfighter; Enhancement of the many aspects of JCAS from integration and coordination through battle damage assessment.

Talks about the significance of high-precision rounds planned for U.S. mortar and artillery units for close air supports in times of combat. Procedures being developed to consolidate calls for close air support; Purpose of the joint high-fidelity simulations capability; Overview on Tactical Air Control Party-Modernization effort.

Discusses the relevance of the tactics used for baseline close air support training at tactical air control party schools and other ground and aviation schoolhouse for the operation of the U.S. Marine Corps. Use of the method of prespun initial point (IP) selection and employment; Importance of an IP that is based upon a hilltop and road intersection; Method for selecting an IP.

The article offers information on the medium multi-role combat aircraft (MMRCA) program that was launched in 2001 to mitigate the depleted operational strength of the Indian Air Force (IAF) in the interim period of 2012 to 2017. It reveals several manufacturers of fighter aircraft who participated on the selection of new aircraft for the IAF, such as the Super Hornet F/A-18 modern fighter aircraft by the Boeing Co. which showcases diverse abilities that enables the operators to carry out day and night strikes, close air support and forward air control and tanker missions. Also included are the aircraft offered by the Gripen International which features advanced warfare technologies, hence, giving the operators the freedom of choice and one offered by the Eurofighter GmbH.

The article reports that the U.S. Air Force will open industry competition in April 1970 to develop the first attack aircraft, A-X, designed solely for providing close-in air support for U.S. Army foot soldiers. The proposed plane will be designed to make steep takeoffs from rough airfields and would be kept near the battlefield. The air force wants the A-X to have more capabilities than the Cessna A-27 airplane from Cessna Aircraft Co.

The article offers information on the Persistent Close Air Support (PCAS) program from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) in the U.S. that aims to turn a combat aircraft into a precision close-air-support (CAS) platform. It informs that air and ground elements of PCAS was used in the first demo of A-10C attack aircraft and a joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) to communicate digitally.