Translating National Objectives into the Employment of Airpower
Abstract
The United States has emerged as the only world superpower with the capability to conduct extensive global military operations. However, conducting operations without linking them to objectives leads to uncoordinated strikes and ineffective campaigns. While most theorists would agree with the necessity of linking objectives to tasks, the process of translating national strategic objectives into specific applications of power is complex. Military decision makers and warfighters at all levels must understand these processes to ensure a successful prosecution of a wide range of activities, from operations other than war to major regional conflicts. The USAF Air Ground Operations School, responsible for training Joint Force Air Component Commanders (JFACC), specifically requested an educational device to train new JFACCs in the operational art of conducting air campaigns based on national strategic objectives. These JFACCs need a training tool which condenses a vast amount of information to an easily understandable and receptive format. This research project fills that need. It provides a self paced computer tutorial ToolBook that decreases learning time and increases retention through graphical illustration of the processes involved in air operations planning. Additionally, the ToolBook's application extends beyond the training of new JFACCs.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1996
- Accession Number
- ADA331648
Entities
People
- Hussain Al-qattan
- Kevin Beebe
- Mark Kelly
- Stephen Brummond
- William Bernard
Organizations
- Air Command and Staff College