Air and Space Power Defined

Overview Define Air and Space PowerDefine Air and Space Power CompetenciesCompetencies FunctionsFunctions DoctrineDoctrine Discuss the Principles of War & Tenets of Air and Space PowerDiscuss 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 Integrated application Air and space systems Air and space systems To project global strategic military power To project global strategic military power

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

Air and Space Power #2: Functions (missions)#2: Functions (missions) Broad, fundamental, and continuing activities of air and space power not unique to the Air ForceBroad, fundamental, and continuing activities of air and space power not unique to the Air Force CounterairCounterspaceCounterlandCounterseaCounterinformation Strategic Attack Combat Search Navigation Air Refueling Spacelift Special Ops IntelligenceSurveillanceReconnaissanceAirlift Weather Services Command & Control

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

Doctrine - Examples WWIWWI Armies vs. Machine GunArmies vs. Machine Gun WWIIWWII Daylight, High Altitude, Unescorted Precision BombingDaylight, High Altitude, Unescorted Precision Bombing

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

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

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

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