Untapped Air Force Resources for Stabilization and Reconstruction Operations

Abstract

This thesis reviews the potential contributions of the United States Air Force to stabilization and reconstruction operations. Specifically, the Air Force's On-Scene Commanders Course and Air Force Mission Support Group Commanders are assessed as potential Air Force assets that could be employed in stabilization and reconstruction operations. This research will determine the course's ability to satisfy key needs identified in the post-conflict literature, and if the course would be useful for other U.S. agencies with responsibilities in post-conflict operations. Finally, the paper asks if Mission Support Group Commanders can provide critical skill-sets valuable in stability operations. This work will assess the applicability of these Air Force leaders' duties for possible use in post-conflict operations by reviewing the Air Force's Objective Wing Structure and the duty histories of current and former Mission Support Group Commanders.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2006
Accession Number
ADA451369

Entities

People

  • William D. Fischer

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Business Administration
  • Civil Engineering
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Department Of State
  • Doctrine
  • International Organizations
  • Iraqi-War
  • Lessons Learned
  • Military Operations
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Students
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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