1. Aerospace Power Defined

2. 2 Overview  Define Aerospace Power Competencies Functions Doctrine  Discuss the Principles of War & Tenets of Aerospace Power

3. 3 Aerospace Power The integrated application of air and space systems to project global strategic military power. AFDD-1

4. 4 Aerospace Power  Integrated application  Air and space systems  To project global strategic military power

5. 5 Aerospace Power (3 Associated Terms)  #1: Competencies (capabilities) Aerospace expertise, capabilities, and technical know-how distinctive to the United States Air Force Aerospace Superiority Precision Engagement Information Superiority Global Attack Rapid Global Mobility Agile Combat Support

6. 6 Aerospace Power  #2: Functions (missions) Broad, fundamental, and continuing activities of air and space power not unique to the Air Force CounterairCounterspaceCounterlandCounterseaCounterinformation Strategic Attack Combat Search Navigation Air Refueling Spacelift Special Ops IntelligenceSurveillanceReconnaissanceAirlift Weather Services Command & Control

7. 7 Aerospace Power  #3: Doctrine - A belief in the best way to implement/use aerospace power Based on: History Technology Leaders, etc. Provides Guidance Must NOT stagnate

8. 8 Doctrine - Examples  WWI Armies vs. Machine Gun  WWI Daylight, High Altitude, Unescorted Precision Bombing

9. 9 Principles of War “those aspects of warfare that are universally true and relevant” - Joint Pub 1

10. 10 Principles of War  Historically tested  Apply equally to all U.S. Armed Forces  Unity of Command, Objective, Offense, Mass, Maneuver, Economy of Force, Security, Surprise, Simplicity

11. 11 Tenets  Fundamental truths that are unique to the aerospace environment. Flexibility/Versatility Priority Synergistic Effects Persistence Concentration Balance Centralized Control and Decentralized Execution

12. 12 Conclusion  Defined Aerospace Power Competencies & Functions  Defined Aerospace Doctrine Belief in the best way to use aerospace power  Defined the Principles of War & Tenets of Aerospace Power Fundamental Truths