Military Strategy, Joint Operations, and Airpower
An Introduction
Published on 3. September 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
344 pages
978-1-62616-623-3 (ISBN)
Description
Military Strategy, Joint Operations, and Airpower will introduce readers to contemporary strategy and the operational level of war, particularly as it relates to airpower.
This intermediate textbook was developed as required reading for all US Air Force Academy cadets, and is designed to close the gap between military theory and military practice. It asks readers to reconceive of the military as a "profession of effects" rather than as a profession of arms because much of the military's work and impact no longer involves kinetic warfare.
The book covers strategic foundations; operational design and joint-service operations; the air, space, and cyber capabilities that make up modern airpower; and contemporary challenges in the application of strategy. The contributing authors include both military practitioners and scholars of security studies, political science, and history.
In addition to being required reading for Air Force Academy cadets, the book will provide an essential overview of strategy and practice for anyone interested in modern airpower and the joint operating environment.
This intermediate textbook was developed as required reading for all US Air Force Academy cadets, and is designed to close the gap between military theory and military practice. It asks readers to reconceive of the military as a "profession of effects" rather than as a profession of arms because much of the military's work and impact no longer involves kinetic warfare.
The book covers strategic foundations; operational design and joint-service operations; the air, space, and cyber capabilities that make up modern airpower; and contemporary challenges in the application of strategy. The contributing authors include both military practitioners and scholars of security studies, political science, and history.
In addition to being required reading for Air Force Academy cadets, the book will provide an essential overview of strategy and practice for anyone interested in modern airpower and the joint operating environment.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Washington, DC
United States
Target group
College/higher education
US School Grade: From College Freshman to College Graduate Student
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
31 Figures; 13 Tables, unspecified
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
Weight
703 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-62616-623-3 (9781626166233)
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An Introduction
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Persons
Ryan Burke is an associate professor in the Department of Military & Strategic Studies at the US Air Force Academy (USAFA) and was formerly a captain in the US Marine Corps.
Lt. Col. Mike Fowler is an associate professor in the Department of Military & Strategic Studies at USAFA.
Lt. Col. Kevin McCaskey is an assistant professor in the Department of Military & Strategic Studies at USAFA.
Lt. Col. Mike Fowler is an associate professor in the Department of Military & Strategic Studies at USAFA.
Lt. Col. Kevin McCaskey is an assistant professor in the Department of Military & Strategic Studies at USAFA.
Content
List of IllustrationsForeword by Lt. Gen. Christopher D. Miller (USAF, Ret.)PrefaceAcknowledgments
Part I. An Introduction to Contemporary Strategy
Introduction Kevin McCaskey
1. Defining Contemporary Military Strategy Thomas Drohan
2. Strategic Foundations John T. Farquhar
3. Operational Design: One Method of Reconciling Ends, Ways, and Means Ryan Burke
4. The Ways of War: Constructing a Compellence Strategy Michael Fowler
5. Capabilities That Generate EffectsKevin McCaskey
Part II. Airpower Strategy and Levels of EffectsIntroductionThomas Swaim
6. Airpower for Strategic Effect: Classic to Contemporary Airpower TheoryJohn T. Farquhar 7. Multidomain Airpower Strategy: Integrating Air, Space, and Cyber AssetsJahara W. Matisek
8. Intelligence, ISR, and StrategyMichael Fowler
Part III. Air, Space, and Cyber EffectsIntroductionMichael Martindale 9. Global Precision EngagementDan Hoadley
10. Rapid Global Mobility and Agile Combat SupportKevin McCaskey
11. Airpower and Irregular Warfare: A Battle of IdeasJohn T. Farquhar
12. Space PowerMichael Martindale
13. Offense and Defense in CyberspaceEvan Perkoski and Michael Poznansky
Part IV. Defense Organization and the Joint Operating EnvironmentIntroductionRyan Burke
14. Goldwater-Nichols and the Evolution of the Joint ForceBrent J. Talbot
15. Roles and Missions of the Armed ServicesBrian Drohan
16. Special OperationsMichael Golembesky
Part V. Contemporary Challenges in the Application Of StrategyIntroductionMichael Fowler
17. Flawed Reasoning and Bias in Decision-MakingLaura Resnick-Samotin
18. Unmanned Aerial SystemsKevin McCaskey
19. Expanding DoD Missions and Mission CreepRyan Burke
20. Constructing Effects: A Strategic Theory of Security CooperationMichael Fowler
21. Hybrid Warfare: The End of Conventional Wars in the Twenty-First Century?William Reno
22. Innovation and Organizational PoliticsJustin Key Canfil
23. Analyzing ISIS in the Contemporary Environment Iris Malone
ConclusionRyan Burke
List of ContributorsIndex
Part I. An Introduction to Contemporary Strategy
Introduction Kevin McCaskey
1. Defining Contemporary Military Strategy Thomas Drohan
2. Strategic Foundations John T. Farquhar
3. Operational Design: One Method of Reconciling Ends, Ways, and Means Ryan Burke
4. The Ways of War: Constructing a Compellence Strategy Michael Fowler
5. Capabilities That Generate EffectsKevin McCaskey
Part II. Airpower Strategy and Levels of EffectsIntroductionThomas Swaim
6. Airpower for Strategic Effect: Classic to Contemporary Airpower TheoryJohn T. Farquhar 7. Multidomain Airpower Strategy: Integrating Air, Space, and Cyber AssetsJahara W. Matisek
8. Intelligence, ISR, and StrategyMichael Fowler
Part III. Air, Space, and Cyber EffectsIntroductionMichael Martindale 9. Global Precision EngagementDan Hoadley
10. Rapid Global Mobility and Agile Combat SupportKevin McCaskey
11. Airpower and Irregular Warfare: A Battle of IdeasJohn T. Farquhar
12. Space PowerMichael Martindale
13. Offense and Defense in CyberspaceEvan Perkoski and Michael Poznansky
Part IV. Defense Organization and the Joint Operating EnvironmentIntroductionRyan Burke
14. Goldwater-Nichols and the Evolution of the Joint ForceBrent J. Talbot
15. Roles and Missions of the Armed ServicesBrian Drohan
16. Special OperationsMichael Golembesky
Part V. Contemporary Challenges in the Application Of StrategyIntroductionMichael Fowler
17. Flawed Reasoning and Bias in Decision-MakingLaura Resnick-Samotin
18. Unmanned Aerial SystemsKevin McCaskey
19. Expanding DoD Missions and Mission CreepRyan Burke
20. Constructing Effects: A Strategic Theory of Security CooperationMichael Fowler
21. Hybrid Warfare: The End of Conventional Wars in the Twenty-First Century?William Reno
22. Innovation and Organizational PoliticsJustin Key Canfil
23. Analyzing ISIS in the Contemporary Environment Iris Malone
ConclusionRyan Burke
List of ContributorsIndex