Presents an analysis of Air Force combat support experiences associated with Operation Enduring Freedom and compares these experiences with those associated with Operation Allied Force (OAF) to determine similarities and applicability of lessons across experiences. An analysis of combat support experiences associated with Operation Enduring Freedom that compares these experiences with those associated with Operation Allied Force (OAF). Its objectives were to indicate the performance of U.S. Air Force combat support in OEF, examine how Agile Combat Support concepts were implemented in OEF and compare OAF and OEF experiences to determine similarities and applicability of lessons across experiences, and to determine whether some experiences are unique to particular scenarios.

The Air Force Medical Service (AFMS) currently runs three in-theater hospitals for severely injured or wounded personnel. Part of the practioners' preparation was treating DoD beneficiaries for a broad range of injuries and illnesses. Opportunities for this preparation are not as numerous "in house" as they once were, and AFMS does not always get proper credit for those gained elsewhere. Proper credit for that work is important for funding.