Danger Close: Tactical Air Controllers in Afghanistan and Iraq

In "Danger Close," Steve Call explores the pivotal role of Tactical Air Control Parties (TACPs) during the U.S. military operations in Afghanistan following September 11, 2001. Through gripping firsthand accounts, Call sheds light on the dedicated Special Forces operatives who employed close air support (CAS) tactics in collaboration with Afghan rebels, leading to significant military successes against the Taliban and al-Qaeda. The audiobook also delves into the complexities of interservice rivalries that affected the coordination of air and ground forces, highlighting the crucial contributions of TACPs to contemporary warfare and American military history.