Air Expeditionary Force: The Air Forces' New Capability.

Abstract

The National Security Strategy, 1997 Quadrennial Defense Review, National Military Strategy, and Joint Vision 2010 call for certain military capabilities. These capabilities will provide the National Command Authorities (NCA) options when pursuing U.S. interests. While the current Air Force structure is able to fulfill the requirements of these various documents, the Air Force is restructuring itself. The Air Force is reorienting itself to a more expeditionary force. The Air Expeditionary Force (AEF) will provide the NCA a rapid reaction force. The Air Force is beginning to revise its doctrine to incorporate the AEF. Across the spectrum of conflict the AEF is a valuable option for the NCA. The AEF is credible force for the present and the future.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 07, 1999
Accession Number
ADA364124

Entities

People

  • James K. Robinson

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air National Guard
  • Air Power
  • Combat Operations
  • Department Of Defense
  • Deployment
  • Employment
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Logistics
  • Military Operations
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Personnel
  • National Guard
  • National Security
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Strategic Security Studies