This research is provocative, extreme in nature, and intended to
ignite your imagination as well as to open the debate on what the
character and role of the Air Force should be at its 100th birthday
in the year 2047. The Centennial Air Force structure and culture
during this time will be based both on the national power status of
the United States relative to the rest of the world as well as the
acquisition and procurement decisions made now and in the next 20
years. Historical precedence suggests that all great powers
eventually decline relative to other world powers. The key to the
future is to look at the proportion of decline the U.S. is in now
(if it is) and what it could be over the next half century and then
project the possible challenges that could face America's own
security. The status of America in the world arena and the
challenges to her security demand both a credible and visionary Air
Force. Over the life of the Air Force there has been an
ever-increasing timeline for the development and fielding of our
weapon systems. Newer and more sophisticated weapons are being
operated for longer periods because we cannot afford the
replacement costs. The Air Force has also witnessed the birth of
space and information warfare and is leading in its missionization.
As we move forward, we need to make tradeoffs between
air-breathing, space-based platforms and information
/knowledge-based systems. The information revolution will bring to
the forefront the role of information as a center of gravity for
our operations as well as a target for our enemies. This emphasis
on information and knowledge will necessitate a new national
war-fighting structure, doctrine, and forces.
General
| Imprint: |
Biblioscholar
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
November 2012 |
| First published: |
November 2012 |
| Authors: |
Bill Nelson
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| Dimensions: |
246 x 189 x 4mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
| Pages: |
68 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-288-31626-7 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Education >
General
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| LSN: |
1-288-31626-7 |
| Barcode: |
9781288316267 |
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