Eagles Overhead: the History of US Air Force Forward Air Controllers, from the Meuse-Argonne to Mosul
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US Air Force Forward Air Controllers (FACs) bridge the gap between air and land power. They operate in the grey area of the battlefield, serving as an aircrew who flies above the battlefield, spots the enemy, and relays targeting information to control close air support attacks by other faster aircraft. When done well, Air Force FACs are the fulcrum for successful employment of air power in support of ground forces. Unfortunately, FACs in recent times have been shunned by both ground and air fo…
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Date:
February 2023
Creator:
Dietz, Matt,
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