US Should Have Used Fighter Jets, Bombers for More Strategic Strikes Against ISIS
Military.com: US Should Have Used Fighter Jets, Bombers for More Strategic Strikes Against ISIS: Report
The U.S.-led air campaign against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria often prioritized tactical, close-air support operations and bombing runs over strategic, "deep strike" missions, according to a new Rand Corp. report.
But while the aggressive effort crippled some ISIS strongholds, it did little to accelerate the caliphate's defeat in the long run, the report found.
In "The Air War Against the Islamic State: The Role of Airpower in Operation Inherent Resolve," researchers conclude that territory-limiting operations were seen as the measure of success during the escalated effort, which ran from 2014 to 2019.
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Update: Air war against ISIS holds lessons for future battles (Air Force Times)
WNU Editor: The RAND report is here .... The Air War Against the Islamic State (RAND Corporation).
