Will the Bomber Always Get Through? The Air Force and Its Reliance on Technology

Abstract

A This study analyses the inherent dangers of relying too heavily, or solely, on one panacea technology to prosecute war strategy at the expense of other, essential capabilities. The historically sound pillars of military success (the sword, the shield, and the support) have given victory to those who have used all three in a balanced, synergistic manner. When, due to over-reliance on a single technology, one of these pillars is relegated to a lesser status, or when one is marginalized, the pendulum of the advantage may swing to the enemy, or the enemy may successfully force a pendulum swing to his advantage.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADA420747

Entities

People

  • Brian W. Tonnell

Organizations

  • Air University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Counter IED
  • Counter WMD
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Air Defense
  • Air Force
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Combat Areas
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Counterair Operations
  • Early Warning Systems
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Geography
  • Military Organizations
  • Radar
  • Warfare
  • Weapons Effects

Readers

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