Seventh Air Force Tests Distributed Operations During Freedom Shield 26 Exercise
The Seventh Air Force conducted exercise Freedom Shield 26 to assess its ability to command airpower using distributed operations. This approach allows operations to continue from multiple locations when the primary Air Operations Center is unavailable. The exercise emphasized planning and executing airpower in contested environments, utilizing existing communication systems and coordinating with Republic of Korea counterparts. The focus was on ensuring connectivity and operational effectiveness without reliance on traditional workspaces.

During exercise Freedom Shield 26, the Seventh Air Force tested distributed operations to command airpower when the primary Air Operations Center is unavailable. This model involved operating from multiple locations, requiring significant communication planning to maintain connectivity and access mission systems.
Coordination with Republic of Korea counterparts was essential to align requirements and support combined workflows. The exercise aimed to identify limitations and refine procedures, ensuring command and control capabilities remain robust in contested environments on the Korean Peninsula.



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