Air and Space Power Defined Overview Define Air

Overview • • Define Air and Space Power • Competencies • Functions • Doctrine

Air and Space Power The integrated application of air and space systems to project

Air and Space Power • Integrated application • Air and space systems • To

Air and Space Power (3 Associated Terms) • #1: Competencies (capabilities) • Air and

Air and Space Power • #2: Functions (missions) • Broad, fundamental, and continuing activities

Air and Space Power • #3: Doctrine A belief in the best way to

Doctrine - Examples • WWI • • Armies vs. Machine Gun WWII • Daylight,

Principles of War “those aspects of warfare that are universally true and relevant” -

Principles of War • • Historically tested Apply equally to all U. S. Armed

Tenets • Fundamental truths that are unique to the air and space environment. Flexibility/Versatility

Conclusion • Defined Air and Space Power • • Defined Aerospace Doctrine • •

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Air and Space Power Defined

Overview • • Define Air and Space Power • Competencies • Functions • Doctrine Discuss the Principles of War & Tenets of Air and Space Power

Air and Space Power The integrated application of air and space systems to project global strategic military power. AFDD-1

Air and Space Power • Integrated application • Air and space systems • To project global strategic military power

Air and Space Power (3 Associated Terms) • #1: Competencies (capabilities) • Air and Space expertise, capabilities, and technical know-how distinctive to the United States Air Force • Air and Space Superiority • Precision Engagement • Information Superiority • Global Attack • Rapid Global Mobility • Agile Combat Support

Air and Space Power • #2: Functions (missions) • Broad, fundamental, and continuing activities of air and space power not unique to the Air Force Counterair Counterspace Counterland Countersea Counterinformation Strategic Attack Combat Search Navigation Air Refueling Spacelift Special Ops Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Airlift Weather Services Command & Control

Air and Space Power • #3: Doctrine A belief in the best way to implement/use air and space power • Based on: • History • Technology • Leaders, etc. • Provides Guidance • Must NOT stagnate

Doctrine - Examples • WWI • • Armies vs. Machine Gun WWII • Daylight, High Altitude, Unescorted Precision Bombing

Principles of War “those aspects of warfare that are universally true and relevant” - Joint Pub 1

Principles of War • • Historically tested Apply equally to all U. S. Armed Forces Unity of Command Objective Offense Mass Maneuver Security Surprise Simplicity Economy of Force

Tenets • Fundamental truths that are unique to the air and space environment. Flexibility/Versatility Synergistic Effects Concentration Centralized Control and Decentralized Execution Priority Persistence Balance

Conclusion • Defined Air and Space Power • • Defined Aerospace Doctrine • • Competencies & Functions Belief in the best way to use aerospace power Defined the Principles of War & Tenets of Air and Space Power • Fundamental Truths