USAF Doctrine Flashcards
Define Supremacy
Can operate anytime, anywhere
Define Superiority
Can operate with a degree of dominance
Define Parity
No Force has control
What are the seven tenets of Air/Space Power?
1) Mission Command
2) Flexibility and versatility
3) Synchronization
4) Persistence
5) Concentration
6) Priority
7) Balance
Define Counter Air
Integrates offensive and defensive ops to attain and maintain a degree of control in the air
Define Strategic Attack
Offense to achieve national objectives and weaken the ENY will/capability to fight (COGs)
Counter Land
Air operations against ENY land forces to dominate surface environment, split into AI and CAS
Define Air Interdiction (AI)
Destroy, Delay, Disrupt or Divert ENY capabilities before they can be employed
Define Close Air Support (CAS)
Air action against the ENY in close proximity to BLUFOR, not as just determined by distance. Supports ground units to fix, suppress, neutralize, etc…
What are the Basic USAF Organizational elements?
Headquarters, MAJCOM, Named Air Force (NAF), Wings, Groups, Squadrons
Describe Headquarters
Senior HQ, has the Secretariat and Air Staff
Describe Major Commands
Organize, Train, and Equip air forces
Describe Named Air Forces
Senior Warfighting echelon
Describe Wings
1 Wing, 1 Base, 1 Commander
Describe Groups
Collections of squadrons of similar functions
Describe Squadrons
Basic USAF fighting unit
What are the core functions of the USAF?
1) Air Superiority
2) Global Strike
3) Rapid Global Mobility
4) ISR
5) C2
What is the USAF Mission?
Use airpower to fight, win, and defend the US
