Problems In A Future Airwar On The Korean Peninsula

WONJU AIR BASE, South Korea -- A South Korean air force A-37 leads two A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 25th Fighter Squadron at Osan Air Base, South Korea, down the taxiway here. Pilots from the 25th FS along with 10 maintainers and a five-person security forces team took part in an exercise that focused on forward-air control and coordinating command and control of multinational forces. (Courtesy photo)

The TACP Problem -- In From The Cold

While the Obama Administration attempts back-channel diplomacy to tamp down tensions with North Korea, our military commanders in the region are doing their job: preparing U.S. and allied forces for the worst-case scenario, i.e., a renewed conflict on the peninsula.

While most analysts believe the chances of a second Korean War remain remote, that doesn't reduce the requirement--or the urgency--of the training mission, particularly in terms of airpower. In a recent interview with Aviation Week, Brigadier General Mike Keltz, the Vice Commander of 7th Air Force, outlined his priorities:

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My Comment: Language difficulties will be a problem. Fortunately, more South Koreans speak english than 20 years ago .... but problems will still persist.