If we had enough CAS assets in theatre we could do what the Americans do - have airborne patrols capping to await the call. Then there would be none of the 'keep fighting until they become available' scenario.
We need to flood the area with ground and air assets if there is to be any hope of success in the mission [whatever that is].
Otherwise, we are going to pussyfoot around, picking off one or two taliban here and there at what cost?
We cannot continue to put assests on three theatres simultaneously. It's about time that the powers that be cut the cloth according to the available assets, rather than stretch our Forces to breaking point - which is the way we are heading, which will be at the expense of the men on the ground.