Originally Posted by rock45

Can some one explain the different ways an air strike can be call in when operating in a thick rain forest type jungle? Do the bombs have a hard time getting through the tree line? Are rockets effective in 120 feet tall tree covered jungles? For example you’re on the Ecuadorian- Peruvian border in 100 plus foot high trees covered jungle without GPS how do you call in an air strike? How would the attack or strike jet know when to release there bombs? I’m trying to learn about close in combat in a jungle environment and I’m focusing on South America. I know the Colombian army is currently fighting against the FARC in a jungle setting can somebody explain the process on how it’s done. I’ve read that the Colombian army operates over four hundred helicopters is helicopter air power the key? How different is jungle fighting currently today compared to Vietnam era? Thanks