Forward Offense: Preparing the B-52 for Conventional Warfare
Abstract
Chapter I examines the B-52's potential role in the nine fundamental Air Force missions specified in Air Force Manual (AFM) 1-1, 'Basic Aerospace Doctrine of the United States Air Force.' Each mission is briefly described and then analyzed to identify what aircrew skills are required and what equipment is needed to accomplish these missions. This chapter also identifies problems peculiar to each mission and offers solutions to overcome some of these problems. Chapter 2 identifies factors that inhibit the effectiveness of the conventional B-52 force. Political considerations, geographic factors, aircraft constraints, weapon and equipment concerns, aircrew matters, and employment constraints are examined. These factors combine to create problems which reduce the effectiveness of our B-52 forces. Chapter 3 offers ways to organize, equip, and train our B-52 force to overcome the problems identified in chapter 2 and to accomplish the missions identified in chapter 1. Missions whose requirements most nearly match the B-52's potential are identified. Basing concepts, equipment requirements, mission distribution, unit evaluation procedures, and wing staff organization are addressed as well as training concepts which may be used in the formation of these conventional units.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA205248
Entities
People
- Gregory J. Berlan
Organizations
- Air University