Ground Truth the Implications of Joint Interdependence for Air and Ground Operations

The research paper explores the growing reliance of the Army on the Air Force, focusing on the integration of air and ground operations in combat scenarios. It addresses key questions about the implications of joint interdependence, doctrinal friction points, operational seams, and potential solutions for improved collaboration. Drawing on experiences from Afghanistan and Iraq, it highlights the need for institutionalizing joint interdependence despite existing cooperation, using the simultaneous operations of V Corps and I MEF during Operation Iraqi Freedom as a case study for evaluation and recommendations.