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PODCAST – The Airborne Layer of C2ABM
SWAT and Opie discuss the need for an airborne layer in the air battle management enterprise, and discuss some possibilities for the future of this layer – not just the E-7! Posts from which inspiration was drawn include Beyond Replacement and AMTI is not Air Battle Management. Interested in joining the discussion? Submit your own piece to […]
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Echoes from the Skies: Why Airpower’s Historical Lessons Are Vital in Today’s Fractured World
Airpower theory retains the themes that Billy Mitchell espoused a century ago, including the criticality of air superiority and centralized control of airpower, while experience also teaches that airpower must be integrated across joint domains. AEW&C remains a critical enabler for founding and contemporary airpower truths in modern combat.
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Coming to Terms: Command, Control, and Battle Management
Using accurate terminology fosters a shared understanding across diverse warfighting communities at all levels of warfare. The term C2 has been over-applied in recent use – especially among battle managers – and should be replaced by more accurate terms where appropriate.
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Training – An Infinite Game
C2ABM training should be approached as an infinite game, emphasizing ongoing growth and mastery. Crewmembers should improve muscle memory through regular skill practice and should layer this mastery into integrated training with real partners in tailored and combat-representative scenarios.
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Air Superiority Demands the E-7: Fund it Now
Accelerating E-7 procurement is critical, as robust air battle management capabilities will be required to counter advanced adversaries. Immediate action must be taken to field a credible, modern, and resilient approach to the air battle management layer that will underpin air superiority into the future.
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PODCAST: Marathon Session
Tater joins SWAT and Opie in a discussion inspired by Tater’s recent C2 Coord article Marathon Session. Interested in joining the discussion? Submit your own piece to #c2_coord!
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Marathon Session: What the Athenian Army and a Handful of Plateans Can Teach Present-Day Air Battle Managers
Military history across all eras offers insights that can help air battle managers understand and address contemporary challenges. This piece uses the Battle of Marathon as a case study to illustrate how lessons from the distant past can be applied to strategic, tactical, and leadership issues of today.
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ABMs, AFFORGEN, and ADSCs: A Career Timeline Proposal
This article proposes that extending the Active Duty Service Commitment for Air Battle Managers to 8 years would increase experience, retention, and expertise across the Air Force. This change enables ABMs to gain experience across multiple C2ABM platforms and better support both their units and the broader force.
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PODCAST: Agile Combat Employment (ACE) in the Pacific
SWAT and Opie discuss agile combat employment (ACE) in the Pacific and tie in themes from previous C2 Coord articles including C2 of ACE, Back to Key West, Decentralized Command and Control, Air Superiority is Key to Countering China, No Matter the Kit, and Beyond Replacement. Interested in joining the discussion? Submit your own piece to #c2_coord!
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C2 of ACE: Egress and Recovery
During high-end conflict, efficient C2ABM of aircraft egress and recovery will be required to enable Agile Combat Employment (ACE) and sustain airpower for the duration of the campaign. This demands robust training for C2ABM crews and adaptive operational processes to ensure readiness for this critical role.
