US Special Operations Command Now Wants its Own Light Attack Aircraft Fleet

CW2 (Join to see) The US Army has wanted close air support for years. Since close air support and the
A-10 is such a burden for the USAF, it makes sense for the Army to furnish it’s own. PVT James Strait SGT Philip Roncari LTC Stephen C. LTC (Join to see) LTC Stephen F.

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Since SOCOM includes AFSCOC not to mention the 60th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), there are many qualified pilots.
By the way, two of the past SOCOM Commanders are good friends of mine retired General Raymond 'Tony' Thomas and retired General Joseph 'Joe" Leonard Votel.

"The U.S. Air Force may only want a handful of light attack aircraft, but U.S. Special Operations Command now appears to want at least 75.
According to a new solicitation posted on the government's acquisition and awards website, beta.sam.gov, SOCOM plans to host an industry day event seeking "armed overwatch" aircraft for its units.
"Armed Overwatch will provide Special Operations Forces (SOF) deployable and sustainable manned aircraft systems fulfilling Close Air Support (CAS), Precision Strike, and SOF Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR) in austere and permissive environments," according to the request.
If awarded, the contract is expected to be an "Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with a base 5-year ordering period and 2-year option ordering period." SOCOM is looking to procure an estimated 75 aircraft "with associated support," the request said."
Thank you, my friend CSM Charles Hayden for mentioning me.

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