This means he knows he might call for air support and is prepared to respond.
All signs point to the same fact.
This isn't deterrence, not an exercise; it's genuine war preparation.
The convoy traversed the position for about ten minutes and finally entered a natural depression.
This was clearly a temporary command post, with a dozen military tents scattered in a ring, and two BTR-80 armored vehicles equipped with communication antennas parked in the center, the antennas rotating at high frequency.
The pickup truck stopped, and the lieutenant jumped out and walked over to the window of the Hummer.
"Mr. Lemont, please follow me. Your soldiers can stay in the car, or they may follow, but no long weapons."
Lemont pushed open the car door, planting his feet firmly on the solid ground of Iraq.
The night wind was colder, and he instinctively tightened the collar of his combat uniform.
