United States Air Force Posture Statement 2001

Abstract

America is an aerospace nation. During the last 100 years, U.S. air and space competence has revolutionized the conduct of warfare, providing near-instantaneous global reconnaissance and the ability to precisely strike any target, anywhere, across the full spectrum of engagement, from combat operations to humanitarian aid. This competence has contributed to our ability to deter wars, as well as our ability to win them. However, in this new century, we find that rogue nations, the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and the rapid spread of information technology have the potential to threaten our national interests. This changing security environment presents us with both unique challenges and opportunities.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADA401650

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Air Force

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • C4I
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Airframes
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Business Administration
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Employment
  • Geography
  • Health Services
  • Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • Organizational Structure
  • Warfare
  • Warning Systems
  • Weapons Effects

Readers

  • Missile Defense Systems.
  • Strategic Security Studies

Technology Areas

  • Space