Command and Control of Strategic Aircraft in Integrated Conventional Operations
Abstract
This paper presents insights or options to planners for the use of strategic aircraft in integrated conventional operations. US airpower doctrine evolved over time and crucially impacts force structure, deployment, and employment decisions. Likewise, command relationships and control systems for strategic and tactical air forces varied over time and are significant factors in the utility of strategic forces in conventional operations. Finally, technology has provided new capabilities affecting military doctrine, planning, control, and execution of military operations including integrated conventional operations. US military planners have not always developed or modified airpower doctrine, command arrangements, control systems, or exploited new technologies to capitalize on the inherent flexibility of airpower. Flexibility in planning and exploiting new concepts of command and control may be crucial for integration of strategic aircraft into conventional operations. This paper investigates historical airpower doctrine, command structures, control systems, and some technologies providing insights for planners into command and control of strategic aircraft in integrated conventional operations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA202642
Entities
People
- Arvid P. Pederson
Organizations
- Air War College