Toward a Single Air Force: Will Tactical Air be Part of the Marine Corps' Future

Abstract

In light of the demise of the former Soviet Union, Senator Sam Nunn (D-GA) called for a review of roles and missions within the Department of Defense. Nunn's central theme is the fundamental question of not what is best for a service, but what is best for America. Senator Nunn describes a world in which we have no more enemies and therefore no need for large standing forces that are forward deployed. In his quest to reduce spending within DOD, the Senator cited nine areas where there appears substantial duplication and potential opportunity for streamlining. One specific area that he targets are the four service air forces. This study reviews the philosophical basis of the air forces and compares their orientation to assigned missions. The review focuses on historical examples to explain why certain air forces have performed some missions better than others. Recommendations are made reduce redundancy and provide better warfighting capability. The suggestions contained herein are fiscally sound, operationally supportable and in concert with the Senator Nunn's central theme.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 15, 1993
Accession Number
ADA264533

Entities

People

  • George T. Simpson

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

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

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Air Force
  • Air Power
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Airframes
  • Amphibious Operations
  • Bombing
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • Lessons Learned
  • Military Aircraft
  • Military Aviation
  • Military Organizations
  • Tactical Air Support
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Government and Public Administration Law.
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Strategic Security Studies