I think the general is right for a (small) sub set of conflicts.
It probably seems more of a truism (to him) because of the conflicts we have been fighting since 9/11.
But I think he would be wanting all the standoff he could get if say Russia took a excursion into the Baltic for example.
I can see the Army moving more and more towards UAV's for CAS - just a another support arm like artillery - who will control them? It will continue to muddy the waters on Tactical Airpower. If it flies it should be airforce obviously makes the most sense but politics gets in the way.
what chance the RAF would go along this road?
http://www.pprune.org/military-aviat...uirements.html
And if not why not?