Modern Warfare : A Multi Threat Joint Environment

Introduction In the 20th-century Canada in support of its closest ally “Great Britain” participated in two world wars. These were wars with new technology, specifically the “fixed wing aircraft” which gave birth to a new battlefield “the sky”. This changed the tactics of previous wars, the airplane was capable of many duties; ranging from aerial reconnaissance to ground attack to the tactical and strategic bombing, both by day and night. Canada did not start with an Air Force, however was a major player in the battle for the sky. This synopsis will discuss the role Canada played in the training of Air Force Personnel from World War One (WWI) through World War Two (WWII).

1. Purpose: To Provide Information Regarding Present Status of Available Allied Air Power and Options Following Landings.

The United States Air Force, USAF for short, acts as the aerial defense for the United States. “The mission of the United States Air Force is to fly, fight and win...in air, space and cyberspace.” (“U.S. Air Force”). The United States Air Force was originally a part of the United States Army. They separated and became their own branch in 1947, right after World War II. Since then, USAF has been aiding in the recovery of troops and has provided air support for ground troops (“United States Air Force”).

As a developing civilian pilot and a future naval officer, naval air power is the most significant aspect of the Navy. Since naval air power developed after numerous ship-to-ship altercations, it is believed that the ideas of naval air power developed from the theories of Alfred T. Mahan. According to Professor Rubel, the Dean of Naval Warfare Studies at the Naval Warfare College, Naval aviation has established and developed “no separate theoretical basis for either its own justification or employment” (Rubel 64). Alfred T. Mahan strategies ranged from having complete and utter control of all movements across the sea, to having a large Navy that is capable of controlling and using force to either preserve our territories or deter enemies at all costs. Naval air power piggy-backed off of Alfred T. Mahan’s theories and strategies, and eventually composed three naval air power operations that “seize, maintain, and exercise command of the sea/air” (Rubel 64). Whether these operations are through long-distance missile attacks, bombardments, or even land-based amphibious attacks with the Marine Corps, NAVAIR has developed technology that allows the United States to be the world’s most efficient, effective, and active

The United States Air Force has been able to carry on a great tradition of air supremacy and advanced technology. They were born in September 1947, when they separated from the Army Air Core, and became their own unit (www.peterson.af.mil). Providing for the troops that serve always has been a top priority of the Air Force. The Air Force is run in management form, just like any large organization, or small business. It has a rank structure, where tasks are delegated down from the ranking Officers through the Enlisted Core. After significant evaluation, I have researched and identified the following six categories necessary for the Air Force to preserve

The United States Air Force has traveled on a dangerous road to get to where it is now, this path has been crucial in creating a strong foundation and

The security environment that is shaping the Joint Force 2025 (JF25) is incredibly complex and rapidly evolving. Challengers to security and stability include two aggressive competing powers (China and Russia), two nuclear capable regional hegemons (North Korea and Iran), and a persistent threat of terrorism to the homeland. The global commons are contested and access to the space and cyber domains are no longer guaranteed. Fiscal constraints limit the available means for the Joint Force (JF) to meet these challenges and therefore increases risk to accomplishing the national military objectives.

In today’s digital age, development of new technology and weapons are at an alarming rate, hence arises the need to stay ahead of advancements in order to properly defend the nation, as well as coalition forces and allies. In this period of warfare, the number one threat comes in the form of air breathing and ballistic missiles. During World War II, this threat was present, but was not thought to be prevalent.

The United States Air Force has engaged in aerial power to defend The United States and other nations in wars and has contributed to protection and well-being of other humanitarian efforts.

The Air Force is responsible for air assets, to include fighters, equipment/personnel transports, and Unmanned Arial Vehicles (UAV) to name a few. They are also broken down into mission units and have their own support system and intelligence units. Their primary mission is to provide support to the Army.

New air technologies in the early mid-twentieth century had played major roles in war. The United States air forces were rapidly evolving between World War I and World War II. Aircraft structures and weapons developed along with the manufacture of new systems and devices. The United States Air Force made technological advancements in aviation, including weaponry, aircraft structure, and navigation, during the World Wars (1914-1945).

In the next few decades the Air Force played larger roles in the Vietnam, Korean, and, current day, Afghanistan war in collecting data and dealing devastating blows. Some might say that the Air Force is inferior to the Army and Navy and its independence is unnecessary; however, the Air Force has been a beneficial factor in all military actions which include scouting terrain and dealing quick and undetected strikes. Each section of the military specializes in a different field of combat and the Air Force specializes in its own field and provides benefits accordingly.

This report will analyze the question: To what extent did the introduction of aviation affect United States military strategies in World War I? The early adoption of aviation into the U.S. military and the manner in which the early air force used air power shall be discussed in this examination.

The US air force help each branch with there problems. When some kind of disaster happen all branches come to help out the national guard and the coast guard. When an earthquake would hit the coast guard and the air force work together. The air force is main for air support for ground troops when they are taking fire. Also the air force has the task for taking care of important transports from being attack by enemy aircraft or enemy ship at

One of the lessons learned after the first world conflict is the necessity of using the third dimension on military operations. That assumption has been conceptualizing by theorist through doctrine and implements differently from one country to another. The doctrine concerning air force warfare was a direct influence of World War I as a revolution on this domain. The challenge of many military theorists concerned the emergence of the aircraft as a weapon and the adaptation of this emerging capability on military operations. One of the Airpower advocates Giulio Douhet consider the airpower as a tool to use to avoid trench warfare and dramatically shorten wars. Thus, aircraft would attack an enemy’s sources of assets and it is the key to destroying the