Air Parity: Re-Discovering Contested Air Operations

Abstract

This study researches the applicability of Julian Corbetts maritime theories to war fighting strategy in the air domain, specific to the air control spectrum. The author assesses the importance of translating the theoretical ideas to guidelines for operational planners confronted with a possible conflict in the Western Pacific Theater. In particular, this thesis looks at the principles of dispersion and concentration, strategic defense with active tactical offensive lines of effort, and the fleet in being concept. The author uses an operational design framework as a means to investigate three cases as they relate to air control.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2016
Accession Number
AD1030419

Entities

People

  • Christopher Lazidis

Organizations

  • School of Advanced Air and Space Studies

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Counter WMD
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Air Force
  • Air Power
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Boats
  • Counterair Operations
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • International Relations
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • Naval Operations
  • Naval Warfare
  • Navy
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare
  • Warning Systems

Readers

  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Strategic Security Studies