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2010-11-22 Afghanistan

B-1 Bomber Emerges as Effective Weapon in Afghanistan

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Posted by Steve White 2010-11-22 13:05|| || Front Page|| [4 views ] Top

#1 As had the B-52, the A-10, and the F-16. Any aircraft that has some loiter time and can carry smart bombs is proving its worth in Afghanistan.

Posted by Shieldwolf 2010-11-22 14:15|| 2010-11-22 14:15|| Front Page Top

#2 Steve that was a good read. I'm glad to see they are getting good use of that B1.

Posted by Dale 2010-11-22 17:46|| 2010-11-22 17:46|| Front Page Top

#3 Thank you doctor. I enjoyed the read up to the point where the it sited the ground commander as no longer having final bomb release authority. One must wonder what approval authority is required for artillery fire?

Posted by Besoeker 2010-11-22 18:50|| 2010-11-22 18:50|| Front Page Top

#4 "One must wonder what approval authority is required for artillery fire?"

I'm sure there's a lawyer involved, B. :-(

Posted by Barbara Skolaut 2010-11-22 18:51|| 2010-11-22 18:51|| Front Page Top

#5 One must wonder what approval authority is required for artillery fire?

Yes, there is required approval. Fortunately it hasn't had to go above in-theater, as it has in the past.

Posted by Pappy 2010-11-22 21:10|| 2010-11-22 21:10|| Front Page Top

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