Month: September 2025
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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! Read more
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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. Read more
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Back to Key West: The Army Must Own Air Base Defense, Not Chase Air Force Missions
To counter modern aerial threats posed by China and Russia, the Army should re-prioritize air base defense instead of encroaching upon Air Force missions. Prioritizing funding for Patriot, THAAD, and emergent air defense systems will enable the joint force to conduct effective combat operations. Read more
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Decentralized Command and Control: Organizing an Agile Force
A distributed basing construct for command and control aircraft would increase the efficiency of daily training, improve team cohesion, and extend aircraft lifespan. The Air Force should not be satisfied with placing new capabilities within the legacy organizational construct, as doing so limits the potential of new platforms. Read more