Ofensive Counterair During Operation Allied Force: Operational Shortfalls and Implications

Abstract

After 78-days of offensive counterair operations during Operation Allied Force, U.S. and NATO forces failed to neutralize the Serbian integrated air defense system. The less than modern integrated air defense system continued to function and engage Allied aircraft suggesting we are not prepared to neutralize a state-of-the-art air defense system. Through critical a analysis of Operation Allied Force and Joint Task Force Noble Anvil, this paper discusses three operational shortfalls in our ability to conduct offensive counterair and the potential impact on achieving air dominance in future operations against a modern integrated air defense system. In addition, the author makes recommendations to the JFC to improve our ability to seize and maintain air dominance during future operations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 08, 2000
Accession Number
ADA378604

Entities

People

  • Christopher L. Shay

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • C4I
  • Cyber
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Defense
  • Air Force
  • Air Power
  • Attrition
  • Combat Areas
  • Combat Operations
  • Command And Control
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Counterair Operations
  • Defense Systems
  • Information Operations
  • Information Warfare
  • Military Operations
  • Military Organizations
  • Task Forces
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies