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BULLSEYE News 9November 6, 2015
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26th WPS exports classroom to Europe
By Capt. Nicholas Meyers miles of air space in the U.S. European Capitalizing on the 26th WPS’ pres- the defense of Europe and NATO
Command and U.S. Africa Command. ence in Europe, USAFE invited the interests. An essential piece of that
U.S. Air Force Weapons School RPAs have an important role in the 603rd cadre and students to be part of the collaboration is the need for shared
AOC mission, reflecting a longstanding first-ever NATO RPA tactics exchange information on the tactics, techniques
NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — RPA legacy in Europe that stretches back workshop, hosted by Headquarters and procedures most effective for
The most dynamic learning at the U.S. to the Balkan Wars. USAFE-AFAFRICA. Col. Harry employing RPAs in contested and
Air Force Weapons School often takes Benham, chief of the Operations and near-peer environments. Working
place outside the classroom when stu- During the visit, Lt. Col. Bryan Cal- Plans Division at USAFE-AFAFRICA, together is critical to strengthening
dents participate in real-world events. lahan, 26th WPS commander, briefed the kicked off the workshop by noting NATO’s ability to respond to reener-
current state of RPA operations. He also closer collaboration among allies is gized threats.
The 26th Weapons Squadron’s cadre projected future RPA employment within key to successful coalition operations.
and students seized that opportunity in the full range of military operations. While the 26th WPS is leading the
September, expanding upon already- During the NATO event, the 26th U.S. Air Force into RPA employment
programmed curriculum events in The 26th WPS students participated WPS met with NATO partners France, in contested environments, it values
Europe to also participate in remotely in an AOC planning exercise to integrate Netherlands, Italy and the United input from the NATO partners.
piloted aircraft tactical planning with the the MQ-1B Predator and MQ-9 Reaper Kingdom to discuss the current state
603rd Air and Space Operations Center into USAFE operations. The students saw of R PA operations. Each countr y “We made it clear that we didn’t
and collaborate with NATO in an RPA firsthand how the different elements of provided insight on the current tacti- have all the answers and were eager
tactics exchange — the first exchange of an AOC work together. cal problems it faces. The 26th WPS to learn from their experiences,”
its kind for all parties involved. described how it tackled different mis- Callahan said. “We are particularly
Using a current 603rd AOC operations sion sets, integration methods with interested in how they man their mis-
The 26th WPS’ European trip began plan, they analyzed the current state of US- other platforms, and limitations. sions and RPAs with all-officer crews,
with a visit to the 603rd AOC at Ramstein AFE operations and areas in which RPAs preferably personnel with significant
Air Base, Germany. could provide the best effects. The planning Focusing on U.S. partnerships with tactical and aviation experience.”
exercise culminated with the students NATO allies, Callahan emphasized
The 603rd AOC executes command briefing the Combat Plans and Strategy how vital these relationships are to ___ See WPS EUROPE, on page 11
and control of air, information and space Divisions on their proposed action plans.
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