Airborne operations are inherently joint; the ability to employ our Airborne Infantry Brigade Combat Teams (BCT) is entirely dependent on the capacity and capability of the Air Force's tactical and strategic airlift fleet.
Editor's note · Context
Highlighting the reliance on Air Force for Army airborne operations.
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