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Operational Structure Of Operation Anaconda

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Operation Anaconda Joint Functions The tragic attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, placed the United States in a hostile state. These actions resulted in a military campaign named “Operation Enduring Freedom”. The United States military forces moved into Afghanistan immediately and began to fight the war on terrorism. The unconventional battle space in Afghanistan provided challenges to the joint functions operational structure. During an Operation in Afghanistan named Anaconda, the terrorist style of fighting utilized unconventional and urban warfare styles of fighting. In this paper based on Operation Anaconda, the discussion will focus on the Command of the Joint Functions, the Joint Air Control Functions, and the …show more content…

The USAF inserted small teams of Enlisted Terminal Air Controllers (ETACs), and airborne Forward Air Controllers (FAC-As) in locations over the battlefield to further relieve the air challenges. The key to success in early combat operations in Afghanistan was the lash-up between U.S. SOF on the ground with friendly Afghan forces and U.S. air and space power (Fleri, et al. 2003).
Joint Air Control Integration Joint functions combat operations called for a dramatically increase in the level of U.S. activity in Afghanistan that would dramatic increase the quantities of supplies consumed, particularly aviation fuel for the helicopters to transport U.S. Infantrymen to their blocking positions. The lack of logistical foresight limited the storage of resource supply capacity because of the unclearing of landmines around airfield and bases.
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2003). With all the confusion and lack of clear guidance from the higher command, the joint forces at the lower echelons worked together to accomplish the mission.
Conclusion
Compelled by the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, the U.S. addressed the war on terror. These actions resulted in many military operations such as Operation Anaconda. The United States military forces moved into Afghanistan immediately at the end of 2001. The unconventional battle space in Afghanistan provided challenges to the joint functions operational structure. The enemy used unconventional and urban warfare styles of fighting. This paper focused on the Command of the Joint Functions, the Joint Air Control Functions, and the Joint Ground

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