{"id":76286,"date":"2017-12-02T13:03:26","date_gmt":"2017-12-02T18:03:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/valorguardians.com\/blog\/?p=76286"},"modified":"2017-12-02T13:03:26","modified_gmt":"2017-12-02T18:03:26","slug":"have-that-removed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.azuse.cloud\/?p=76286","title":{"rendered":"Have That Removed"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"BUFF\"<\/p>\n

The Drive <\/a> is reporting that while recently reported strikes against Taliban drug labs in A-Stan (what a great idea, Barry!) intended to defeat and defund terrorists in country, the Air Force has been using B-52\u2019s, among other aircraft, to redecorate the place. Literally reshaping the terrain via loads of dumb bombs to blast away mountain passes, areas that may provide concealment and cover, and to channel militant forces into specific areas.<\/p>\n

\u201cArea denial missions can range from shaping enemy force maneuvers to denying key terrain to the enemy,\u201d the public affairs officer said. \u201cThese terrain denial strikes are useful in enabling freedom of maneuver for our forces, elimination of cover and concealment by enemy forces, an [sic; and] affecting enemy pattern of life in such a way that allows us to gain invaluable intelligence on their networks.\u201d<\/p>\n

In short, the sorties are a deliberate and coordinated effort to strip away actual terrain features \u2013 narrow mountainous paths, rock-topped ridgelines, and even buildings and other man-made structures \u2013 that militants might use to move without being seen or ambush friendly troops on the ground in the future. It also attempts to funnel the insurgents and terrorists into particular areas or operating habits, which might make them easier to observe, isolate, and neutralize. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n

F-16s, B-52s, and even MQ-9 drones have been used, with the Mk-82 the weapon of choice. The BUFFs have the advantage with their enormous payload capability, and have flown in excess of 225 strike missions over A-Stan since July 2016, dropping over 1,000 munitions of various types.<\/p>\n

These missions are not indiscriminate \u201ccarpet bombing\u201d as the objective is area denial, where collateral damage and civilian casualties are avoided as much as possible. \u201cFactoring in release angle, aircraft speed, winds and other variables, our aircrew are expertly trained to deliver unguided munitions in such a manner that they often hit a target with nearly the same degree of accuracy as a guided munition.\u201d<\/p>\n

Say what you may about the Air Force, with them it’s Go Big or Go Home. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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