Table of Contents
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
Load more
Recommended publications
-
Air & Space Power Journal, September-October 2012, Volume
September–October 2012 Volume 26, No. 5 AFRP 10-1 Senior Leader Perspective Driving towards Success in the Air Force Cyber Mission ❙ 4 Leveraging Our Heritage to Shape Our Future Lt Gen David S. Fadok, USAF Dr. Richard A. Raines Features The Air Force’s Individual Mobilization Augmentee Program ❙ 12 Is the Current Organizational Structure Viable? Col Robin G. Sneed, USAFR Lt Col Robert A. Kilmer, PhD, USA, Retired An Evolution in Intelligence Doctrine ❙ 33 The Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Mission Type Order Capt Jaylan Michael Haley, USAF Joint Targeting and Air Support in Counterinsurgency ❙ 49 How to Move to Mission Command LTC Paul Darling, Alaska Army National Guard Building Partnership Capacity ❙ 65 Operation Harmattan and Beyond Col James H. Drape, USAF Departments 94 ❙ Ira C. Eaker Award Winners 95 ❙ Views An Airman’s Perspective on Mission Command . 95 Col Dale S. Shoupe, USAF, Retired Seeing It Coming: Revitalizing Future Studies in the US Air Force . 109 Col John F. Price Jr., USAF A Misapplied and Overextended Example: Gen J . N . Mattis’s Criticism of Effects-Based Operations . 118 Maj Dag Henriksen, PhD, Royal Norwegian Air Force Academy, US Air Force Research Institute 132 ❙ Historical Highlights Geopolitics versus Geologistics Lt. Col. Harry A. Sachaklian 146 ❙ Ricochets & Replies 154 ❙ Book Reviews Embry-Riddle at War: Aviation Training during World War II . 154 Stephen G. Craft Reviewer: R. Ray Ortensie A Fiery Peace in a Cold War: Bernard Schriever and the Ultimate Weapon . 157 Neil Sheehan Reviewer: Maj Thomas F. Menza, USAF, Retired Khobar Towers: Tragedy and Response . 160 Perry D. Jamieson Reviewer: CAPT Thomas B. -
Photochart of USAF Leadership (As of Sept. 1, 2006)
Photochart of USAF Leadership (As of Sept. 1, 2006) An Air Force Magazine Directory By Dina Elshinnawi, Editorial Associate Office of the Secretary of the Air Force Asst. Secretary of the Air Asst. Secretary of the Air Asst. Secretary of the Air Asst. Secretary of the Air Force Force (Acquisition) Force (Financial Mgmt. & Force (Installations, Envi- (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) Sue C. Payton Comptroller) ronment, & Logistics) Robert J. Goodwin Vacant William C. Anderson (acting) Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne Deputy Undersecretary of Auditor General General Counsel Inspector General the Air Force Robert E. Dawes Mary L. Walker Lt. Gen. Ronald F. Sams (International Affairs) Bruce S. Lemkin Undersecretary of the Air Force Ronald M. Sega Chief, Warfighting Integration, Director, Legislative Liaison Director, Air Force Smart Director, Communications Chief Information Officer Maj. Gen. Daniel J. Darnell Operations 21 Brig. Gen. Erwin F. Lessel III Lt. Gen. Michael W. Peterson Brig. Gen. S. Taco Gilbert III Director, Public Affairs Director, Small Business Senior Military Asst. to the Administrative Asst. Col. Michelle D. Johnson Programs Secretary of the Air Force to the Secretary Joseph G. Diamond Col. Darryl W. Burke of the Air Force William A. Davidson 102 AIR FORCE Magazine / September 2006 The United States Air Force Air Staff Asst. Vice Chief of Staff Chief Master Sergeant Air Force Historian Judge Advocate General Lt. Gen. Arthur J. Lichte of the Air Force Clarence R. Anderegg Maj. Gen. Jack L. Rives CMSAF Rodney J. McKinley Chief of Staff Gen. T. Michael Moseley Surgeon General Chair, Scientific Advisory Board Chief of Chaplains Chief of Safety Lt. -
Training Support Activity Europe a Year in Photos 2018 U.S
TRAINING SUPPORT ACTIVITY EUROPE A YEAR IN PHOTOS 2018 U.S. Army Europe (USAREUR) Seventh Army Training Training Support Activity Command (7thATC) Europe (TSAE) U.S. Army Europe is the operation- » Maintains the critical logistical, » Readiness is our #1 priority; » 7th Army Training Command, al-level Army force assigned to U.S. communications, intelligence, we deliver ready, trained, and Training Support Activity Europe European Command. medical and transportation equipped forces for operational (TSAE) provides home-station, infrastructure needed to support demands. expeditionary, rotational, and » Shapes the U.S. European operations and contingencies. contingency training support » Resource training readiness for Command area of operations across the EUCOM and AFRICOM » Serves as a logistical hub to all of USAREUR’s assigned and in order to support operations, Areas of Responsibility in order move equipment, supplies and allocated forces throughout the develop relationships, assure to build readiness and increase personnel, including vehicles and EUCOM area of operations. access, build partner capacity and interoperability of all U.S. equipment forward-positioned in deter adversaries while provid- » Lead the Army in developing assigned, attached, regionally Europe. ing mission command capability Allied and partnered nation aligned forces, our Multi-Na- that can set the theater and » Conducts more than 1,000 theater interoperability; provide the tional Partners, and Allies. execute Unified Land Operations security cooperation events each Army with an active learning, On behalf of USAREUR, TSAE in support of Combatant year, including more than 50 near peer environment to press manages the Training Support Commander requirements. scheduled multinational exercises modernization initiatives. System management process and dozens of unscheduled and the theater Visual Informa- » Provides a visible symbol of U.S. -
Photochart of USAF Leadership
Photochart of USAF Leadership An Air Force Magazine Directory (As of Aug. 20, 2009) By June Lee, Editorial Associate Office of the Secretary of the Air Force Asst. Secretary of the Air Asst. Secretary of the Air Asst. Secretary of the Air Asst. Secretary of the Air Force Force (Acquisition) Force (Financial Mgmt. & Force (Installations, Envi- (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) David M. Van Buren Comptroller) ronment, & Logistics) Daniel B. Ginsberg (acting) Jamie M. Morin Debra K. Walker Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley Deputy Undersecretary of Auditor General General Counsel Inspector General the Air Force Theodore J. Williams Charles A. Blanchard Lt. Gen. Marc E. Rogers (International Affairs) Bruce S. Lemkin Undersecretary of the Air Force Vacant Chief, Warfighting Integration & Director, Legislative Liaison Director, Public Affairs Director, Small Business Chief Information Officer Maj. Gen. Robin Rand Col. Les A. Kodlick Programs Lt. Gen. William T. Lord Ronald A. Poussard Senior Military Asst. to the Administrative Asst. Secretary of the Air Force to the Secretary Col. Charles H. Porter of the Air Force William A. Davidson 72 AIR FORCE Magazine / September 2009 The United States Air Force Air Staff Asst. Vice Chief of Staff Chief Master Sergeant Air Force Historian Judge Advocate General Lt. Gen. William L. Shelton of the Air Force Clarence R. Anderegg Lt. Gen. Jack L. Rives CMSAF James A. Roy Chief of Staff Gen. Norton A. Schwartz Surgeon General Chair, Scientific Advisory Board Chief of Chaplains Chief of Safety Lt. Gen. Charles B. Green John W. Betz Maj. Gen. Cecil R. Richardson Maj. Gen. Frederick F. -
SENATE—Friday, July 31, 2009
July 31, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 155, Pt. 15 20373 SENATE—Friday, July 31, 2009 The Senate met at 9:30 a.m. and was SCHEDULE relating to funding for a National Animal Identification Program. called to order by the Honorable MARK Mr. REID. Mr. President, following CLOTURE MOTION R. WARNER, a Senator from the Com- leader remarks, if any, the Senate will Mr. REID. Mr. President, I would now monwealth of Virginia. resume consideration of the Agri- ask that the cloture motion which is at culture appropriations bill. There will PRAYER the desk on the substitute amendment be no rollcall votes during today’s ses- The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- be stated. sion. However, the two managers, Sen- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- fered the following prayer: ator KOHL and Senator BROWNBACK, Let us pray. pore. The cloture motion having been will inform all Members that they will presented under rule XXII, the Chair Our Father God, author of liberty, accept amendments, and people who who has made and preserved us as a na- directs the clerk to read the motion. have amendments should be ready to The assistant legislative clerk read tion, bless today our lawmakers who offer them today or on Monday. as follows: are called to serve the Republic by bringing order out of chaos and peace f CLOTURE MOTION out of strife. May they lift the shield of MEASURE PLACED ON THE We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the their integrity against the enemies of CALENDAR—S. -
Untethered Operations Rapid Mobility and Forward Basing Are Keys to Airpower’S Success in the Antiaccess/Area-Denial Environment
Senior Leader Perspective Untethered Operations Rapid Mobility and Forward Basing Are Keys to Airpower’s Success in the Antiaccess/Area-Denial Environment Maj Gen Charles Q. Brown, Jr., USAF Brig Gen Bradley D. Spacy, USAF Capt Charles G. Glover III, USAF Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed or implied in the Journal are those of the authors and should not be construed as carry- ing the official sanction of the Department of Defense, Air Force, Air Education and Training Command, Air University, or other agencies or departments of the US government. This article may be reproduced in whole or in part without permission. If it is reproduced, theAir and Space Power Journal requests a courtesy line. An operation incorporating “untethered” sortie generation can unleash the asymmetric advantage of US, allied, and coalition airpower. The unmatched flexibility and capacity of alliance and coalition C2, mobility, and logistic strengths can bring together the right aircraft, weapons, fuel, maintenance, and Airmen at the right place and time to create the combat power needed to win. —Gen Frank Gorenc Commander, USAFE-AFAFRICA May–June 2015 | 17 lone C-17 landed smoothly in the predawn hours at Ämari Air Base, Estonia. The C-17 was from the Heavy Airlift Wing in Pápa, Hungary. Ämari had yet to experience the devastation of a Russian air attack. The sheer number of NATO Abasing options made targeting all of them impossible and had so far kept Ämari safe. The cargo ramp was already lowering as the C-17 taxied to a stop and USAF Airmen piled out. The seemingly deserted base came alive as Airmen began organizing the ramp. -
Dear Mountain View Lodge Guest, Welcome to Aviano Air Base Italy
Mountain View Lodge Dear Mountain View Lodge Guest, Welcome to Aviano air Base Italy. Whether this is your new permanent change of sta- tion, temporary duty assignment or you are just visiting our beautiful base, we sincerely hope you find your new home away from home comfortable and enjoyable. Aviano and the surrounding area have much to offer during all four seasons. If you enjoy out- doorsy adventures, our Outdoor Recreation staff offer great Dolomite Mountain hiking trips or snow skiing packages. If traveling and experiencing different cultures is more your speed, check out Information Travel and Tickets office! They offer custom private tour packages to major European cities such as Milan, Venice, Florence, Innsbruck, London, Madrid, Barcelona, Paris, and more. For the visiting foodie, we offer great food and entertainment at the La Belle Vista Club, Mulligans Grill at the Alpine Golf Course or you can try the Italian Mensa. The 31st Force Support Squadron has it all! We are proud and honored to have you as our guest! Rest assured the staff and man- agement of the Mountain View Lodge will strive to provide you with the best lodging amenities, furnishings and service possible. We promise to ensure you have a clean, comfortable and pleasant room to guarantee a good night’s rest. Please let us know immediately if there is anything that we can do to improve your stay by contacting the front desk at 632-4040 or 0 and they will direct your call to the appropriate person. At the end of your stay, please complete the emailed customer comment survey so that we can get some feedback on your stay! With constructive feedback we improve and grow so that your next visit will be perfect. -
Biography Colonel Nicholas J. Demarco
BIOGRAPHY COLONEL NICHOLAS J. DEMARCO Colonel Nicholas J. DeMarco is the Chief of Airman and Family Care Division, Directorate of Services, Headquarters United States Air Force. He provides policy, technical direction and oversight for the Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations, Air Force protocol, oversight for uniforms, awards and recognition, Airman and Family readiness, Air Force Resiliency, Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program and other commander-interest programs that contribute to military force sustainment. He assumed his duties in Sept 2012. Col DeMarco graduated from George J. Penney High School, East Hartford, Connecticut in 1975. He enlisted in the Air Force in 1980 and spent four years at Myrtle Beach AFB, S.C. as an Accounting and Finance technician. He was commissioned in 1986 through the Reserve Officer Training Corps at Charleston Southern University, spending his first seven years as a Special Agent in the Air Force Office of Special Investigations in Los Angeles AFB, CA and Aviano AFB, Italy. He cross-flowed into the Services career field in 1994 and held positions as a Flight Chief, Deputy Services Director and Chief of Plans and Readiness. His previous command experience was as the Commander of the Okuma Joint Services Recreation Facility, Okinawa, Japan, and as commander of the 89th Services Squadron, Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland. He has Joint experience as the CENTCOM Joint Mortuary Affairs Officer, and was a Deputy Mission Support Group Commander. His last assignment prior to coming to Headquarters Air Force was as the Chief of Services, HQ Pacific Air Forces. EDUCATION: 1986: Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, Charleston Southern Univ, S.C. -
USAF Leadership
Photochart of USAF Leadership Office of the Secretary of the Air Force Assistant Secretary of Assistant Secretary of Assistant Secretary of Assistant Secretary of the the Air Force the Air Force (Financial the Air Force (Installa- Air Force (Manpower & (Acquisition) Management & tions, Environment, & Reserve Affairs) William A. LaPlante Comptroller) Energy) (vacant) Lisa S. Disbrow Miranda A. A. Ballentine Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James Deputy Undersecretary of Deputy Undersecretary of Auditor General General Counsel the Air Force (International the Air Force (Space) Daniel F. McMillin Gordon O. Tanner Affairs) Winston Beauchamp Heidi H. Grant Undersecretary of the Air Force Lisa S. Disbrow (acting) Inspector General Chief, Information Director, Legislative Director, Public Affairs Lt. Gen. Gregory A. Dominance & Liaison Brig. Gen. Kathleen A. Biscone Chief Information Officer Maj. Gen. Thomas Cook Lt. Gen. William J. Bender Bergeson Director, Small Administrative Assistant to the Business Programs Secretary of the Air Force Mark S. Teskey Patricia J. Zarodkiewicz 80 AIR FORCE Magazine / September 2015 Photochart of An Air Force Magazine Directory By Chequita Wood, Media Research Editor As of Aug. 14, 2015 The United States Air Force Air Staff Assistant Vice Chief of Chief Master Sergeant Air Force Historian Judge Advocate Staff of the Air Force Walt Grudzinskas General Lt. Gen. John W. CMSAF James A. Cody Lt. Gen. Christopher F. Hesterman III Burne Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III Surgeon General Chairman, Scientific Chief of Chaplains Chief of Safety Lt. Gen. Mark A. Ediger Advisory Board Maj. Gen. (sel.) Dondi E. Maj. Gen. Andrew M. Werner J. A. -
F-35 and Transformation
The F-35 and The Transformation of the Power Projection Forces Fifth Generation Enabled Combat Capability 9/15/16 This report is based on interviews with the USMC, the US Navy, the U.S. Air Force, the Royal Navy, the Royal Air Force and the Australian Defence Force and highlights the context within which U.S. and allied forces are in the process of transformation enabled by or accelerated by the coming of fifth generation air combat capabilities. The F-35 and The Transformation of the Power Projection Forces The F-35 and The Transformation of the Power Projection Forces FIFTH GENERATION ENABLED COMBAT CAPABILITY Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 3 Transforming the Power Projection Forces for the Liberal Democracies ............................................... 4 Building the Honeycomb Force ........................................................................................................................ 5 An Update from British, Australian and American Forces ............................................................................... 6 Building Platforms After Next ........................................................................................................................ 13 F-35B at Farnbourgh: Strategic Deterrence with Tactical Flexibility .................................................... 14 Airpower in Contested Airspace: Highlights from the Trilateral Combat Exercise ............................. -
U.S. Nuclear Weapons in Europe After the Cold War, Briefing to Nuclear
U.S.U.S. NuclearNuclear WeaponsWeapons inin EuropeEurope AfterAfter thethe ColdCold WarWar Presentation To: Nuclear Proliferation: History and Current Problems Florence, Italy, October 4-5, 2007 By Hans M. Kristensen Director, Nuclear Information Project Federation of American Scientists Phone: (202) 454-4695 | Fax: (202) 578-1010 Email: [email protected] Website: www.fas.org | www.nukestrat.com OverviewOverview History of US nuclear weapons deployment in Europe Current deployment Base profile (Italy) The mission Nuclear sharing Implications of continued deployment Note: Many documents and images used in this briefing are available online at http://www.nukestrat.com/us/afn/nato.htm U.S Nuclear Weapons in Europe After the Cold War - Hans M. Kristensen, Federation of American Scientists 2007 2 HistoryHistory ofof USUS NuclearNuclear WeaponsWeapons inin EuropeEurope 53-year deployment Peak of 7,300 weapons in 1971 Reductions since 1971; most dramatic in 79-80, 85-86 and 91-93 Always unilateral Non-strategic always outside arms control No new initiatives since 1993 2005 Ramstein withdrawal unilateral U.S Nuclear Weapons in Europe After the Cold War - Hans M. Kristensen, Federation of American Scientists 2007 3 CurrentCurrent DeploymentDeployment Total nuclear bombs: • “several hundred” • My estimate: 350 Widespread deployment to 7 bases in 6 countries 5 other bases have vaults in caretaker status 5 non-nuclear countries assigned nuclear strike mission “No intension, no plan, and no reason to deploy nuclear weapons on the territory of new member countries” Staging basing option U.S Nuclear Weapons in Europe After the Cold War - Hans M. Kristensen, Federation of American Scientists 2007 4 CurrentCurrent DeploymentDeployment Estimated U.S. -
Aviano Air Base Planning Geomedia Aviano Air Base (AB), Under the Command of Pollution Prevention
SUCCESS STORY Aviano AB - July 2002 Spotlight On: Environmental Success Environmental Compliance ....................2 Aviano Air Base Planning GeoMedia Aviano Air Base (AB), under the command of Pollution Prevention ...............................3 the United Air Forces in Europe (USAFE), is Air Quality located in northern Italy, 50 miles north of Venice, Hazardous & Toxic Materials at the foothills of the Italian Alps. The base Natural & Cultural Resources encompasses over 1,300 non-contiguous acres Solid & Hazardous Waste th and is headquarters to the 16 Air Force, which Water Quality supports air combat operations in southern Europe Environmental Restoration .....................4 th and portions of the Middle East. The 16 Air TCE Plume st Force is the parent unit of the 31 Fighter Wing, Bio-Remediation whose mission is to conduct air combat and The Challenge ........................................5 combat support in the southern region of Europe and elsewhere in support of the United States and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). into comprehensive legislation, with enforcement power, regulating soil and groundwater The 31st Fighter Wing’s Environmental Flight contamination, and remediation actions. The composed of four Italian nationals, two United article is implemented through the adoption of States military personnel, and one United States smaller laws, presidential decrees, and local civilian, has initiated and achieved outstanding ordinances by individual Italian provinces. environmental compliance, pollution prevention,