The Evolution of Air Force Targeting

Abstract

FROM THE ALPHA to the omega, targeting has been the essence of air power. People who have written about or employed aerospace power have long recognized the importance of targeting. They have understood that successful application of air power depends on targeting. This article examines three themes. First, it traces the evolution of Air Force targeting. Second, it shows that Air Force targeting has been a driving force in the development of air intelligence. The final theme is the Air Force s leadership in air targeting.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2012
Accession Number
ADA567476

Entities

People

  • John R. Glock

Organizations

  • Air University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Air Force
  • Air Intelligence
  • Air Power
  • Aircrafts
  • Bombing
  • Combat Operations
  • Databases
  • Korean War
  • Military Organizations
  • North Korea
  • Second World War
  • Target Intelligence
  • Targeting
  • United States Central Command
  • United States Pacific Command
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Analytical Mechanics
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.

Technology Areas

  • Space