Coalition forces assess Digitally Aided Close Air Support technologies utilizing the 122nd Fighter Wing’s Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II, “Warthog”, during Bold Quest 12-1, a Joint Chiefs of Staff lead coalition air-combat assessment exercise at Fort Wayne Air National Guard Station June 6. More than 11 Nations participated or observed the systems communication's check. Bold Quest 12-1 is a two-week Joint Staff lead coalition air-combat assessment exercise utilizing multiple training venues across Indiana including Camp Atterbury and Muscatatuck Urban Training Center in addition to Fort Wayne. The overall exercise will test Digitally Aided Close Air Support technologies, which will help reduce friendly fire incidents, enhance combat effectiveness, and increase situational awareness.
<dl><dd>Unit: Bold Quest</dd>
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Timothy Sproles
Taken on 6 June 2012
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