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© 2012 Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Edition 17, Spring / Summer 2013 PAGE 6 PAGE 33 PAGE 74 On the Doorstep Schriever Wargame The European Union’s to Something Great 2012 International Pooling and Sharing Interview with Maj Gen Hannestad, A Small Step for Space Ops – Political Rhetoric Chief of Sta , Norwegian Air Force A Giant Leap for NATO or Military Reality? Printing like ‘Airpower for Strategic E ect’ In ‘Airpower for Strategic Eff ect’, Colin S. Gray takes a fresh look at Air Power theory. The book is neatly structured into three distinct parts: (1) an analysis of why Air Power theory requires better explanation and further development, (2) a brief history of Air Power strategies and how they were applied / misapplied in confl icts from the Great War to the present, and (3) concludes with the authors own theo- a ries on Air Power. Gray’s main argument for the need for a fresh look at Air Power theory is that previous Air Power theorists and advocates tended to overstate what Air Power can accomplish or ignore the context of the situation that Air Power strategy was called to address. He also, quite rightly, argues that Air Power strategy, no matter how correctly formed or skilfully executed, is doomed to ultimate failure if not linked to a successful grand strategy. Gray frames his theory of Air Power in 27 ‘Dicta’. These 27 statements on Air Power theory form a more complete and freizeit, Das Magazin für tourisMus unD nie Derrheinische Lebensart accurate summary of Air Power theory than the ‘10 propositions regarding air- power’ presented by Meilinger and the ‘10 attributes of airpower’ presented by 77014 · · · HEFT 07/2012 · · · MIT GROSSEM VERANSTALTUNGSKALENDER · · · PREIS 2,– TALTUNGSKALENDER By Colin S. Gray · · · PREIS E Hallion. A notable strength of Gray’s theory of Air Power is that it carefully ad- Urlaub vor der Haustür Air University Press, USA, 2012 dresses what Air Power can’t do or can’t do well. Many attempts to use Air Power Reviewed by: for strategic goals fail, not because Air Power is not a good tool or used unskilfully, Maj Chad Taylor, USA AF, JAPCC but because Air Power was the wrong tool for the job. My largest critique of the book is that it over-focuses on the kinetic aspects of Air Power and gives little attention to other aspects of Air Power. Wir verlosen ‘Air Commanders’ If you were asked what important or famous military captains come to mind at an instant, only very few of us will name an airman. This fact – deplorable or not – might have been part of John A. Olsen’s motivation to publish his book ‘Air Commanders’, forming his third in a series dealing with Air Power. This book provides a collection of 12 essays, each telling the story of one com- mander of the U.S. Air Force. As the editor says in his introduction: “air power’s eff ectiveness and effi ciency are diffi cult to grasp”. I believe we all agree however, Air Power cannot be ignored due to this fact alone. By off ering a thorough look into the life of this selected group of airmen, the reader has a chance of being captivated with the understanding of what contributed so massively to the shap- ing of air history since its birth, barely a hundred years ago. I strongly recommend starting with chapter 9 ‘Charles A. Horner: Desert Storm Maestro’. Benefit from our experience in manufacturing high quality print products of all kinds, like The events from 1990 to 1991 and the role of General Horner in planning, prepar- books, brochures and displays. ing and executing the air campaign of Operations DESERT SHIELD and DESERT STORM provide a fascinating story about what happened and, more importantly, why. Regarding the individual, it demonstrates the progression “from combat pilot By John Andreas Olsen Also try new publication technologies and make your print products available on mobile to combat leader”. It also reveals the impact of history on the men ‘writing new Potomac Books, devices like the iPhone, iPad and other Smartphones and Tablets. history’. Using the name Operation INSTANT THUNDER was no coincidence for air- Washington, D.C., 2012 men that had experienced ROLLING THUNDER in Vietnam. Olsen’s book invites Reviewed by: the reader to enter the realm of Air Power. Captivation is guaranteed! Col Uwe Heilmann, DEU AF, JAPCC Further information available at: boss-druck.de JAPCC | Journal Edition 17 | 2013 | Book Reviews 83 Editorial NATO’s Air Power has been of utmost impor- of the Royal Norwegian Air Force (page 6); who tance to the Alliance since its inception. Time says that Norway’s unique situation allows it to and time again, NATO and the Alliance nations continue investing in future technologies, such have turned to Air Power as their first, and in as the F-35A. Along the ‘future Air Power’ theme, some cases only, military response option. Air Dr. Holger Mey (page 24) stresses the importance Power, now coupled with Space Power, continues of Air Power in Afghanistan and how it will be to demonstrate its unprecedented value. It pro- even more important in the future. Dr. Dolf Bos vides the widest variety of response options against (page 68) also elaborates on the importance of a range of threats, crises or disasters; to safeguard Air Power in future conflicts; specifically stating our populations and enable NATO operations. that fixed-wing combat aircraft should be the em- phasis for NATO. I am especially grateful for their Despite its unprecedented value, NATO nations contributions in support of Air Power. have and continue to drastically reduce their Air Power capabilities. This trend began at the end Air Commodore Paddy Teakle (page 58) offers a of the Cold War and continues at an alarmingly stimulating approach to economic austerity, laying increasing rate. The near-term cessation of Afgha- out his concept of military momentum; arguing nistan operations, combined with the on-going that velocity is as important as mass in the mo- financial crisis, makes it certain that Air & Space men tum equation. He ties this to Command and (A&S) Power capabilities will be under heavy Control, which he says is the key to identifying scrut iny and most likely further reduced. Although and setting the velocity vector. Also, in this edi- everybody talks about money, this is not the key tion, we dedicate a special five-article section on problem in NATO. European NATO members col- Space; spe cifically showcasing the Schriever War- lectively spend about € 240 billion annually on game 2012 (SW 12) International (pages 33–53) defence, second in the world after the United with various first-hand accounts. Other articles States. The problem is that the money is spent cover topics from HIP, HIND and NH90 Helicopters wrongly. The sovereignty paradigm prevents the to the Alliance Ground Surveillance programme, nations from really making steps forward in multi- fighter train ing and a NATO Air Advisor capability. national cooperation. Smart Defence will never I would like to thank all the authors for their valu- lead to effective solutions as long as this sov- able contributions. ereignty issue is not solved. The key to success of Smart Defence is therefore Smart Politics. This can Finally, the JAPCC team greatly appreciates your create the A&S Power (as well as Land and Naval) feedback and thoughts. Please take five minutes capabilities NATO needs to execute its mission. to complete our short online survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/JAPCC I am delighted to introduce the 17th edition of the Thank you very much! JAPCC Journal which contains two specific articles that expand on the Pooling and Sharing issues I raise above (page 54 and 74); I urge you to read them. But we start this edition with an interview with Major General Finn Kristian Hannestad, Chief The Journal of the JAPCC welcomes unsolicited manuscripts. Please e-mail submissions to: [email protected] We encourage comments on the articles in order to promote discussion concerning Air and Space Power. Current and past JAPCC Journal issues can be downloaded from www.japcc.org The Journal of the JAPCC Römerstraße 140 | D - 47546 Kalkar | Germany A.A.H. (Tom) de Bok MA, Air Commodore, NLD AF Assistant Director Transformation 33 15 Table of Contents 58 Transformation and Capabilities SHAPE View Schriever Wargame 2012 International The Royal Norwegian Air Force – 37 On the Doorstep to Something Great 6 ACT View An Interview with Major General Schriever Wargame 2012 International Finn Kristian Hannestad 40 Shoulder to Shoulder Viewpoints 10 The Need to Cultivate an Air Advisor JFC Brunssum View Capability within NATO 41 Schriever Wargame 2012 International Alliance Ground Surveillance Programme JWC View 15 The Challenge of Training a Multinational Schriever Wargame 2012 International Crew Force 45 NATO and Combined Space Operations – Hip Hip Hooray! 50 A Senior Advisor View 19 The Need to Modernise HIP and HIND Schriever Wargame 2012 International Helicopters in NATO Pooling and Sharing The Future of Air Power 54 How Are We Doing? 24 The Air-Ground Relationship in Asymmetrical Conflicts A Step in the Right Direction 58 The Concept of Military Momentum The Operational Debut of 28 the NH90 Helicopter Is Red Air Meeting Your Needs? Challenges and Lessons Learned 63 Options for Enhancing Tactical Leadership Programme A JAPCC Introduction – 33 Schriever Wargame 2012 International Back to the Future! A Small Step for Space Operations, But a 68 Future Air Power Ambition in an Giant Leap for NATO Austere Economic Climate 4 JAPCC | Journal Edition 17 | 2013 | Table of Contents Imprint: Transforming Joint Air Power: The Journal of the JAPCC Director Joint Air Power Competence Centre Gen Philip M.