Integrating the Full Range of Security Cooperation Programs into Air Force Planning: An Analytic Primer
Abstract
The U.S. Air Force (USAF) has a long history of working with allies and partners in a security cooperation context to build the defense capacity of those nations, maintain and acquire access to foreign territories for operational purposes, and strengthen relationships with partner air forces for the promotion of mutual security-related benefits. The USAF and other Department of Defense (DoD) entities conduct a host of activities with partner air forces, including training, equipping, and field exercising, as well as other less-tangible activities, such as holding bilateral staff talks, workshops and conferences, and table top exercises, and providing educational opportunities. The USAF, like the other U.S. Military Services, has its own niche capabilities for working with partner countries. Naturally, the USAF focuses mainly on aviation-related activities, including air, space, and cyberspace. Many programs (or tools ) are available for use when working with partner countries in a variety of contexts.1 Some of those programs are directly managed by the USAF meaning that the USAF determines the overall objectives and controls the resource allocations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2011
- Accession Number
- ADA550098
Entities
People
- Jennifer D.P. Moroney
- Joe Hogler
- Lianne Kennedy-boudali
- Stephanie Pezard
Organizations
- RAND Corporation