operation and other issues. now let's turn to the pentagon and listen to what was said there just moments ago. >> our guidance is very clear. we'll give up command position, as we had from the beginning, but give up the command positions and be participants, but not in command. then we're going to continue to provide predominantly those capabilities that we have their unique that enable the operations, as well as additional capacity that the coalition may not have that we bring to the fight. an example would be tankers, some of our isr platforms. i would anticipate some of the interdiction strike packages as well. should that be needed. >> now, let's bring in chris lawrence live at the pentagon. chris, when you listen to that, you get the impression that while the united states is eager