This study focuses on the current global war on terrorism as a
conflict against insurgents who attack US power through asymmetric
means. Of late, these individuals have selected as a primary target
the military and civilian convoy operations in Iraq and, to some
extent, Afghanistan. By examining past examples of the use of
airpower in counterinsurgent warfare, this study sheds light on the
United States' current failings in both equipment and doctrine as
it wages this type of war. The French used low-technology
aircraft-World War II-vintage A-1 and T-6 fighters-in Algeria to
attack insurgent forces and defend ground troops. Well adapted to
the environment as well as effectively deployed and employed, these
aircraft helped contain and defeat the insurgents. In Vietnam, the
United States employed A-1s and T-28s-aircraft with a proven track
record in this type of war and ideally suited to training the South
Vietnamese air force. The United States should rethink its
inventory of aircraft devoted to counterinsurgent war by
considering possible replacements for the A-1. It should also
reevaluate the manner of employing these assets by locating them
with the ground forces they support.
General
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
