Irregular Warfare. Air Force Doctrine Document 2-3

Abstract

Air Force Doctrine Document (AFDD) 2-3, Irregular Warfare, establishes operational-level doctrinal guidance for irregular warfare (IW). IW is not a lesser-included form of traditional warfare. Rather, IW encompasses a spectrum of warfare where the nature and characteristics are significantly different from traditional war. IW presents unique challenges to military forces requiring innovative strategies for employing Air Force capabilities. Effectively combating and conducting IW is critical to protecting the US and its vital interests.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 2007
Accession Number
ADA471742

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Air Force

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • C4I
  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Asymmetric Warfare
  • Combat Areas
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Employment
  • Intelligence Collection
  • Intelligence Cycle
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Organizations
  • Military History
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Surveillance
  • Terrorism
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Irregular Warfare and Special Operations Cyberspace Operations against Adversarial Threats.
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.