The United States Armed Forces: Defending You

The Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) has been performing admirably in keeping the US space and cyberspace interests ahead of the rest of the world. In recent years, the Air Force’s interest in military space exploitation has been on the rise. The Air Force is currently in the process of upgrading the ground stations that control and communicate with orbiting satellites, as well as, creating a new generation of GPS satellites that “produce signals three times stronger than current system to be able to overcome electronic jamming.”1 Additionally, AFSPC is in the process of creating 39 cyber mission teams that will conduct defensive and offensive cyber operations involving space systems.2 Lastly, the Air Force controls the secretive X-37B Space Plane which is on its fourth mission. This program is classified and further substantiates the fact that the Air Force is much more involved in space than the average citizen may know.3 Separating into two forces now would significantly impede space advancement.4

In addition, the air force must attack by all resources to provide the command of the air. A nation is in command of the air where it is able to protect its territory from the enemy air force, and to make enemy powerless to attack you. Without the superiority in the air is difficult to defeat the enemy in the land.

Together the Armed Forces work together to maintain peace and security within the United States, while specializing in their own missions. The Coast Guard and Coast Guard Reserve’s mission is to protect and clear domestic waterways, while staying involved with law enforcement, rescues and drug prevention. The Navy and Navy Reserve’s mission is to protect and secure the oceans around the world, primarily by sea, but also land and air. The Air Force and Air Force Reserve’s mission is to fly satellites, helicopters and airplanes. They are the nation’s source of space power and air. A separate reserve component of the United States Air Force is the Air National Guard. The Army and Army Reserve’s mission is to guard the United States’ properties and installations throughout the world. They are the nation’s dominant land power. Included in this branch is the Army National Guard, which is required

The author describes the relationship between the Navy and Air Force following World War II as a war in its own right. The two branches had many disagreements on the organization of military forces, and this led to the development of two different organizational concepts. The first was the Navy concept. This concept stated that each branch of the military should be given weapons, and the use of the weapons, regardless of whether on land, sea, or in the air, should be used to fight the enemy. The second organizational method was the Army-Air Force concept. This concept stated that the weapon itself should indicate which military branch would use it. The author gives an example by saying all aircraft, regardless of purpose, should be under the

1. The United States Air Force (USAF) should not disband into a separate air and space force. The Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) is an effective force used in service to the other branches of military and many argue that it should be its own separate force due to fundamental differences between air and space.1 The air and space force, in command by the USAF, has a seamless relationship that would be costly and complicated if it were to be separated. A con to having the Space Command as a section of the Air Force is that many believe the relationship space has with air is comparable to the historic relationship, as advocated by General ‘Billy’ Mitchell, between air

The jets are able to provide quick air support to troops on the ground while UAVs stay up for longer periods of time providing aerial reconnaissance and airstrikes if need be (Deeb). Currently the Marines have their own air force for providing air cover for themselves during assaults. Airpower for the US Marines is extremely important especially during a beach assault since the navy has retired its battleship fleet (Deeb). Gregory Deeb explains very well what happens

5. This paper advocated why the United States Air Force is prepared to remain the dominant Air Force of the future due to the capabilities of the F-35. It discussed the Air Force’s aging fourth-generation fighters and the need for

1. This position paper will defend separating the air and space forces into different branches of the armed services. The first main point will discuss opinions for separating the forces. The second main point will cover valid arguments against the separation of forces. The third main point will further advocate for a separate space force.

There are many ways the U.S. military does this and they strike a very similar resemblance to some of the competitive advantages you would want in a business, such as having a superior product. Strategically speaking having a superior product is not necessarily vital to the survival of your business; however it is one way you can gain a competitive advantage over your competition. Just like in the armed forces, having superior firepower over your opponent is one of the ways you can gain a competitive edge. The U.S. boasts one of the most dominant militaries in the entire world and this is due to our ability to engineer the best equipment and train the most elite people possible. From the new F-35 fighter jet the Air Force has or the M4 rifle with the new Special Operations Peculiar Modification 2 package or even the second to none training our SEALS, Rangers, RECON and PJ’ get. All of these are considered high valued assets to each member of the armed forces and is one of the main reasons, if not the top reason, why the U.S. has the most elite military in the

The use of the armed forces is determined by national military strategy. An important role in the implementation of the national military strategy in U.S. played airpower. The versatility, speed, range, high maneuverability, and advanced technology are the distinctive proprieties of operational and strategic airpower. Over the past 70 years, the entire notion about airpower has met a massive change in modern warfare. Airpower has evolved into a fighting force with the same rights as other branches of military power. Even more, the airpower demonstrate during the regional wars since the beginning 1960 that it became an essential element in planning and conducting a military operation in order to achieve political objective with minimum loss of human life, and with maximum effectiveness. Since the beginning of the 1960s, the effectiveness of airpower in military operations became unquestionable because of its ability to deliver reconnaissance data that is essential for preparation of battlefield, using high technological munitions that increased accuracy and firepower, and its airlift capability for rapid project of military power and maintaining the combat readiness in any corner of the globe.

United Arabic Emirates (U.A.E.) is one of the United State of Americas’ Middle Eastern allies. U.A.E.’s economy is very fortunate, which is why it attracts much of The United States’ (U.S.) upper-class. The country makes the majority of its money off of selling highly demanded resources like oil and natural gas. (United, 2014) These resources are some of the main reasons why the U.S. and U.A.E joined forces. The U.S. military plays a critical role in protecting the riches of this country. Air Defense Artillery (ADA), a component of the U.S. Army, deploy to U.A.E. to assist with protecting the country from enemy aircraft. Due to the different customs and courtesies and ways of

Israeli Air Force has always played a vital role in all the wars between Israel and other nations, helping ground troops and destroying important targets in the enemy nations. Throughout its existence a lot of emphasis has been given to upgrades, new inclusions in the fleet and technological advancements in warfare, it was as early as 1970 that Israel introduced UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle).

From early use as target drones and remotely piloted combat vehicles, UAVs took on a new role during the Vietnam War, surveillance. The success of the UAVs continued through the end of the Vietnam War. But later in the 1970s, while other countries began to develop their own advanced UAVs, the U.S. began to find interests in other kinds of UAVs. During the 1970s and 1980s, the Israeli Air Force, an aggressive drone developer, made several important new UAVs, of which were later copied into that of many other countries’ designs. That list included the U.S and its nuclear weapon designs. UAVs have an important position in military arsenals today, from the U.S. and Europe to Asia and the Middle East .

In addition, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) goal is to build up air traffic control for both military and civil aircraft.

United Arabic Emirates (U.A.E.) is one of the United State of Americas’ Middle Eastern allies. U.A.E.’s economy is very fortunate, which is why it attracts much of The United States’ (U.S.) upper-class. The country makes majority of its money off of selling highly demanded resources like oil and natural gas. (United, 2014) These resources are some of the main reasons why the U.S. and U.A.E joined forces. The U.S. military play a critical role in protecting the riches of this country. Air Defense Artillery (ADA), a component of the U.S. Army deploy to U.A.E., to assist with protecting the country from enemy aircraft. Due to the different customs and courtesies and ways of communication in this country, U.S. soldiers are required to