AF Operations Flashcards
Nuclear Operations
Set targets, weaken adversary
Specific orders from the president
Planning process very difficult
CounterAir Operations
Control over the air
Air superiority
CounterLand Operations
Against enemy LAND capabilities
Focused attaches against key enemy targets
Cyberspace Operations
Happens in cyberspace
Connection of all networks - prevents cyber attacks
Cyberspace related to our missions and national security
Command and Control Operations
Centralized Command
Adaptability is key
Important for communication
Know commanders intent
Global ISR Operations
Intel, surveillance, reconnaissance
OVSERVE events
Decision makers
Strategic Attack Operations
Offensive action taken to achieve strategic attack
HIGHEST level of security
Helps find enemies weak points
Air Mobility Operations
Let’s everyone get where they need to go
Basically everything
Personnel Recovery Operations
Recovering isolated personnel
Special crew and equipment
Save live and injured
Combat Support Operations
Maintenance, missiles, safety, services
All jobs that provide AF with the capability to fight
Special Operations
Specially tailored aviation operations
High risk
High support capabilities
CounterSpace Operations
Operations dealing with space safety
