Weaponizing ORM: Combating Taiwan Air Defense Operational Fatigue and Military Pilot Shortage Through the International Military

Abstract

The defense of Taiwan is a complex operational problem exacerbated by growing Chinese military capability and capacity. In particular, constant People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) infractions risk causing operational fatigue in the Taiwanese Air Force (TAF) due to the latter's shortage of military pilots. Applying principles of operational risk management, the United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) should implement a Hoopoe Education-Aviation Readiness Training (HEART) Program under the auspices of the Department of State's International Military Education and Training Program to create a cadre of contracted combat-capable pilots (CCCP) comprised of volunteers from Western Pacific countries. The Taiwan Ministry of National Defense will assume responsibility for CCCPs following the completion of HEART Program training in America. The use of CCCPs to respond to PLA ADIZ incursions will help prevent TAF operational fatigue by assuming defensive counterair missions. The HEART Program is an innovative competition mechanism supporting U.S. policy and USINDOPACOM operational objectives.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 27, 2023
Accession Number
AD1210821

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  • Jonathan J. Lushenko

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  • Naval War College

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