Download or read book The Virtual Combat Air Staff written by Arthur F. Huber and published by RAND Corporation. This book was released on 1996 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study investigated the nature of the future combat air staff in the context of air war in the information age and how application of information-age technology could reduce deployment of personnel while maintaining, or improving, staff support to the air campaign through the use of virtuality. Within the confines of this study, "virtuality" refers to the concept that not all elements of a staff may be physically located in the same place, that communication technology may allow for the retrieval of information resources from diverse centers of responsibility, and that staff assets may be reabsorbed into host centers after the cessation of hostilities. The results of this research indicate that the rapid advances now progressing within the technological realm, as well as within organizational theory and practice, presage a different paradigm for the future combat air staff. This report should be of interest to the Air Force, other services, and commands that are seeking ways to reduce physical forward combat area presence while maintaining combat effectiveness.
Download or read book The Virtual Combat Air Staff The Promise of Information Technologies written by and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The principal objective of this study was to explore whether the possibilities provided by advancing technology and alternative organizational models, as they might affect the deployed combat air staff in future military campaigns, would permit a distributed network organization of effort, operating in the virtual realm. The thrust of the research centered on assessing the issues inherent in employing the concept of virtuality to make deployed combat air staff operations more efficient and effective. A combat air staff is that staff required to perform the necessary actions to plan, coordinate, and execute an air campaign plan in support of military objectives. In essence, we postulate the need for a hybrid organizational structure that takes advantage of the best parts of the traditional military hierarchical and network information models. Within the confines of this study, virtuality refers to the concept that not all elements of a staff may be physically located in the same place, that communications technology may allow for the retrieval of information resources from diverse centers of responsibility, and that staff assets may be reabsorbed into host centers after the cessation of hostilities.
Download or read book Virtual Combat written by David L. Neyland and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains what Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) -- the Department of Defence's new high-tech approach to developing 'virtual battlefields' via interacting computer simulations -- is, what it can do, who its players are, and how it is used.
Download or read book Air Force Magazine written by and published by . This book was released on 2008-07 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Personnel Awards and Memorialization Program Air Force Manual 36 2806 written by U.S. Air Force and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-11-22 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This manual implements Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 36-28, Awards and Decorations Programs; and AFPD 36-31, Personal Affairs. This manual governs the Air Force special trophies, awards, decorations and memorialization programs. It applies to Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard personnel; and where specified applies to Air Force civilian employees paid through appropriated funds. In collaboration with the Chief of Air Force Reserve (AF/RE) and Director of the Air National Guard (NGB/CF), the Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel, and Services (AF/A1) develops personnel policy for the Air Force Awards and Memorialization Program. Ensure all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 33-363, Management of Records, and disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule located in the Air Force Records Information Management System.
Download or read book Air Force Journal of Logistics written by and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Using VR in the Military written by Jeri Freedman and published by Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2019-07-15 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most exciting developments in military technology is the application of virtual and augmented reality. Beginning with the use of flight simulators for training, the application of these technologies has advanced to the use of augmented reality headsets to superimpose topographical information from remote drones on soldiers' view of the battlefield. This book explains the nature of augmented and virtual reality, a history of their uses in the military, a discussion of current uses, and a look at the technology's possible applications in the future. It also provides advice for students who are interested in pursuing a career in this field on how to best develop useful skillsets.
Download or read book Decoding the Virtual Dragon written by Timothy L. Thomas and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work expands on "Dragon Bytes", the author's earlier work on Chinese information warfare (IW) activities from 1999-2003. It explains how Chinese IW concepts since 2003 fit into the strategic outlook practices, and activities of the People's Liberation Army (PLA). It offers IW explanations directly from the pens of Chinese experts. The Chinese authors discuss the application or relation of IW to strategic thought, the transformation plans of the People's Liberation Army (PLA), the revolution in military affairs (RMA), and the revolution in knowledge warfare and cognition.
Download or read book The Virtual Combat Air Staff written by Arthur F. Huber and published by RAND Corporation. This book was released on 1996 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study investigated the nature of the future combat air staff in the context of air war in the information age and how application of information-age technology could reduce deployment of personnel while maintaining, or improving, staff support to the air campaign through the use of virtuality. Within the confines of this study, "virtuality" refers to the concept that not all elements of a staff may be physically located in the same place, that communication technology may allow for the retrieval of information resources from diverse centers of responsibility, and that staff assets may be reabsorbed into host centers after the cessation of hostilities. The results of this research indicate that the rapid advances now progressing within the technological realm, as well as within organizational theory and practice, presage a different paradigm for the future combat air staff. This report should be of interest to the Air Force, other services, and commands that are seeking ways to reduce physical forward combat area presence while maintaining combat effectiveness.
Download or read book Total Force Readiness written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services. Subcommittee on Readiness and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The Origins of Victory written by Andrew F. Krepinevich and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2023-03-21 with total page 568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How the character of war is changing and how militaries can successfully adapt to meet the challenge This book by military strategist Andrew F. Krepinevich, Jr., is the definitive take on the race for military dominance in the twenty-first century. It shows how militaries that successfully pursue disruptive innovation can gain a major advantage over their rivals, while those that fail to do so risk exposing their countries to great danger. The Precision Warfare Revolution introduced by the U.S. military in the First Gulf War found the United States enjoying a near monopoly in this form of warfare for several decades. But now other powers have these capabilities. The U.S. military also confronts an emerging military revolution driven by advances across a wide range of technologies—from artificial intelligence and synthetic biology to quantum computing and additive manufacturing. To stay competitive, the U.S. military must pursue disruptive innovation in a race with other militaries to exploit war’s changing character. Clues exist as to the winner’s identity. They are revealed by militaries that went beyond the bounds of mere innovation to overturn the existing forms of warfare, changing the course of history and the fate of nations. Through exploring their experiences, Krepinevich shows how the U.S. military can win the race to identify and exploit the “next big thing” in warfare.
Download or read book Saudi Arabia written by Anthony H. Cordesman and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2009-09-03 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A thorough examination of the nation of Saudi Arabia, focusing on the current state of affairs and potential future challenges. Saudi Arabia: National Security in a Troubled Region provides a comprehensive, up-to-date analysis of Saudi Arabia's strategic security efforts, both within the country and as a stabilizing regional presence. In this meticulously researched book, acclaimed geopolitical scholar Anthony Cordesman, well-known for his role as ABC News's national security analyst, takes readers inside the Saudi security structure for an unprecedented look at its internal and external forces, policymaking, and careful balancing of regional and East/West relationships. In Saudi Arabia, Anthony Cordesman shows how the Kingdom is responding to an unstable Iraq, a potentially nuclear Iran, the needs of its fellow Southern Gulf states, and the ongoing threat of terrorism inside its borders. Cordesman also considers a number of socioeconomic and demographic factors that could bring dramatic changes within the Kingdom in the near future. Nonpartisan, unbiased, and based on the author's unparalleled access to high profile Saudi officials, the book offers a level of expertise and insight no other consideration of the subject can match.
Download or read book 51 Lessons From The Sky U S Air Force written by Fletcher McKenzie and published by Squabbling Sparrows Press. This book was released on 2018-12-10 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: U.S. Air Force Aviation Stories Are you a pilot looking to improve your aviation safety knowledge? Look no further than "51 Lessons From The Sky" by experienced pilot Fletcher McKenzie. This collection of 51 true stories from U.S. Air Force pilots and crew from around the world provides valuable lessons on how to avoid potentially catastrophic aviation accidents. One reviewer describes the book as an "excellent read for the genre," with McKenzie presenting different unsafe aviation scenarios with "rotary and diplomacy." Another reviewer states that it is the best book they've ever read in terms of education and recommends it for anyone interested in becoming a pilot. But it's not just pilots who can benefit from this book. With a glossary and lessons that provide valuable information for pilots-in-training and those already in the profession, "51 Lessons From The Sky" is an essential read for anyone interested in aviation safety. Learn from the mistakes of others and understand the importance of weighing factors when making decisions in-flight. Don't miss out on this essential read. Order "51 Lessons From The Sky" today and take the first step towards becoming a safer, more knowledgeable pilot.
Download or read book Indian Air Force in India s National Defence 2032 written by and published by KW Publishers Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 2014-06-15 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Indian Air Force (IAF), from a humble beginning in 1932 with four Wapiti aircraft, six Indian officers and 22 hawai sepoys, has traversed a long journey and crossed noteworthy milestones to become the fourth largest air force in the world. In the past 81 years, while facing several limitations/challenges, the IAF has met all the national defence requirements, and made several strategic contributions. The 1948 Kashmir airlift, Tangail paradrop, heli-bridging in East Pakistan and many other achievements are historic examples of its sterling performance. The only war independent India has lost was the one in which the IAF was not employed in a combat role. With growing economic interests and national aspirations, expanding interests well beyond our territorial boundaries and prevailing internal security challenges, India’s national defence requirements are also increasing. Reliance of sovereign nation-states on aerospace power is essentially growing. The first Gulf War was a monumental turning point in the war-time employment of aerospace power. Ever since, the significance of aerospace power in war, crisis and peace-time has been gaining ascendency. Kosovo and Libya are the two pertinent examples of the allies virtually relying on aerospace power, without committing any soldiers on the ground. Scrutiny of the emerging global and national trends suggests that employment of aerospace assets, as well as the nation’s expectation from the IAF, will continue to rise. Alongside, there is an unplanned fall in flying platforms, weapon systems and pilot strength of the IAF. This study is an attempt to analyse the history of the IAF in war as well as ‘other than war operations’; to appreciate the emerging trends in geopolitics, aerospace technology and doctrine; and to identify the likely challenges the IAF would be facing in the next two decades and beyond. A roadmap for transformation of the national security framework, the indigenous aerospace industry and the IAF has also been suggested.
