TACP History
Korea Series #3: Korean War ALO Wilbur "Bill" C...
Author’s Note This article uses a post-retirement interview from TAC CC Wilbur “Bill” Creech as a case study on Air Liaison Officers during the Korean War. The bulk of...
Korea Series #3: Korean War ALO Wilbur "Bill" C...
Author’s Note This article uses a post-retirement interview from TAC CC Wilbur “Bill” Creech as a case study on Air Liaison Officers during the Korean War. The bulk of...
A Tribute to Pete "Dude" Donnelly - by Lt. Col....
America lost a great hero. Colonel, USAF, (Ret.) Peter “Dude” Donnelly went to Valhalla on 23 April to rejoin and meet many American heroes who preceded him. You can read...
A Tribute to Pete "Dude" Donnelly - by Lt. Col....
America lost a great hero. Colonel, USAF, (Ret.) Peter “Dude” Donnelly went to Valhalla on 23 April to rejoin and meet many American heroes who preceded him. You can read...
Korea Series #2: CAS Defense at Pusan
Abstract: The opening months of the Korean War proved to be a failure for the United Nations and, more specifically, the United States. The Department of Defense over-prioritized strategic capabilities...
Korea Series #2: CAS Defense at Pusan
Abstract: The opening months of the Korean War proved to be a failure for the United Nations and, more specifically, the United States. The Department of Defense over-prioritized strategic capabilities...
Korea Series #1: TACP Enfeebled
Abstract: This article provides a big-picture overview of the state of TACP and close air support before and during the beginning of the Korean War. While this topic isn’t the...
Korea Series #1: TACP Enfeebled
Abstract: This article provides a big-picture overview of the state of TACP and close air support before and during the beginning of the Korean War. While this topic isn’t the...
Rover Joe WWII TACP Origin Justification
Abstract: This article zooms in on the WWII Rover Joes (Air Support Party), WWII reports on the development of Rover Joe TTPs, and shows that the Rover Joes/Air...
Rover Joe WWII TACP Origin Justification
Abstract: This article zooms in on the WWII Rover Joes (Air Support Party), WWII reports on the development of Rover Joe TTPs, and shows that the Rover Joes/Air...
FM 31-35, First Mention of TACP
Author’s Note: This article covers the first use of the term Tactical Air Control Party in official doctrine. Excuse the poor pictures. FM 31-35 (1946) can only be...
FM 31-35, First Mention of TACP
Author’s Note: This article covers the first use of the term Tactical Air Control Party in official doctrine. Excuse the poor pictures. FM 31-35 (1946) can only be...