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that makeup the A-10. We will also be covering what system roles it fulfilled in past or current missions. Lastly, we will discuss the potential future roles it will play in United States Air Force. 2. The A-10 first arrived at Davis-Monthan AFB in October 19751. Since then, it has played a dominant role in air power with all of its capabilities. For example, the A-10 was designed to be a heavy ordinance laden attack aircraft. The cockpit and flight controls are also heavily protected by titanium

In the same way, Russian Tactical Aviation developed ground support capabilities that were important to stop the German invasion. On the American side, as a result of the performance of the Tactical Air Command (TAC), the independence of the Air Force was related to its ability to provide close air support to the Army when deemed needed. The National Security Act of 1947 gave the Air Force the responsibility of providing close air support for ground forces. However,

achieve U.S. National Strategic objectives in a multitude of operations. Per JP 3-17, Air mobility operations are a rapid means to project and sustain power across the globe in support of US national interests and a critical enabler to the US National Military Strategy.4 The Air Force has proven to not only be superior in this aspect but have proven to be solid air power providers at every facet. The utilization of air power during these operations has allowed our capabilities to be used successfully

General Pete Quesada and the Triumph of Tactical Air Power in World War II I would like to begin my paper with the quote by John Kennedy “learning and Leadership are indispensable to each other.”1 I think it is a great saying about leadership I have ever heard. There are many books about leadership. But if someone wants to be a good leader and if they do not have leadership abilities, character from birth, they will never be able to be a good leader. When we say leader, we have to think about people

STATES AIR FORCE DOMINANCE 1. This paper will advocate 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 will discuss the Air Force’s aging fourth-generation fighters and the need for something new, followed by the argument of why the capabilities of fourth-generation aircraft are viewed as better than the F-35. Finally, this paper will argue why the F-35 is the plane that will make the Air Force the dominant air power

the 1st Cavalry Division, utilized a technique called air mobile, now known as air assault, to employ multiple forces throughout the battlefield for the first time in combat. Air mobile was not just used to deploy

became part of the Air Force. During WWII the Air Force was responsible for strategic bombing and long range bombing missions. During this time the program was supervised by Carl Spaatz and General Ira Eaker, with the emphasis on strategic bombing. Spaatz took command in 1942 of the Eighth Air Force and was named the commander of the Strategic Air Forces and would only report to the Chiefs of Staff. Spaatz would begin prewar doctrine of daylight bombing operations and flying in close formations and

1. Purpose: To Provide Information Regarding Present Status of Available Allied Air Power and Options Following Landings. 2. Facts a. Since the commencement of formal hostilities with Germany in 1941, production of aircraft has drastically increased, exceeding initial estimates. In FY41, the number of heavy bombers produced was 282. This increased to 2,513 in FY42, and to 9,574 in FY43, with the majority comprised of B-17 and B-24 bombers. Fighter production has seen a similar increase. b. The

Joshua B. Master Leader Course Operation Anaconda Joint Planning Enemy combatants, in familiar terrain, chose to stand and fight from fortified positions; forcing commanders to improvise and adapt quickly to unforeseen circumstances. Support elements received the operational order within just one week of the expected execution date. Staff elements created analysis and plans on poor intelligence estimates and recent experience. Strategic planners also failed to establish command and

The United States Army decision to divest the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior was an end to an airframe that has a long history of service. No other airframe in the United States Army has the reliability, close air support, and overall operational readiness rate. Many Soldiers lives affected by the divestiture of this airframe, some have lost their jobs, or forced into different needs of the Army. The decision to divest the OH-58D is important , leaving this important role to the AH-64D/E Apache, and unmanned