[Jeff Gordon]

Thank you for that information. Promotion during tour probably explains the high number of 06s on the Reagan.

Just how equal are the CO and CAG? In the event of a dispute such as 'attack target X or not' where higher command authority was not available, who is authorized to prevai: the CO or the CAG?

[Boom-Boom]

CAG is the warfighter - ie the COC goes from Pres - Sec Def - Regional Cinc - Component Commander - Cargru - CAG

The CO has a lot of input, but his concern is providing the base, fuel and bombs for the airwing. The CAG works for the Cargru on cruise. I suppose there is differences of opinion between CAG and the CO from time to time, but they weren't aired for public discussion when I was around.