Author: Douglas “Opie” Foulk
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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
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Beyond Replacement: A Modern Approach to Airborne Command and Control
The divestment of legacy E-3s and the recent proposed cancelation of the E-7 as a replacement offers a rare opportunity to rebuild the U.S. Air Force’s airborne command and control capability to be well adapted for modern conflict. The procurement of a large fleet of small, relatively inexpensive C2 aircraft could offer numerous benefits over… Read more
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The (Political) Future of the E-7 Wedgetail
The President’s Budget Request for FY2026 eliminates the E-7 program. This article explores the implications of this request, and describes potential paths ahead for the E-7 program. Read more