Force Protection Air Force Doctrine Document 2-4.1

Abstract

Increases in the lethality of international and domestic threats dictate that the Air Force must take strong measures to protect our personnel and installations, at home and deployed. How the Air Force protects its forces is critical to global engagement. An aerospace expeditionary force (AEF) that is poised to respond to global taskings within hours reasonably expects its forces to be protected. Commanders at all levels must have an effective force protection program. Commanders are responsible for protecting their people and the war-fighting resources necessary to perform any military operation. We are obligated by our past, present, and future to ensure force protection is a part of Air Force culture. The Air Force must continue to develop and refine doctrine that promotes the most effective way to achieve force protection. Understanding and utilizing this doctrine are the paths to successful protection of our people and resources.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 29, 1999
Accession Number
ADA404828

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