Preface | p. iii |
Figures | p. vii |
Tables | p. ix |
Summary | p. xi |
Acknowledgments | p. xxi |
Abbreviations | p. xxv |
Introduction | p. 1 |
Objectives and Approach | p. 2 |
Organization of This Monograph | p. 5 |
Engaging in Irregular Warfare | p. 7 |
Conducting Air Operations in Irregular Warfare | p. 8 |
Air Operations in Iraq | p. 10 |
Air Operations in Afghanistan and Beyond | p. 11 |
Adapting the U. S. Air Force Approach to Irregular Warfare | p. 12 |
Exploring Courses of Action for Irregular Warfare | p. 15 |
Course of Action 0: Set the Climate | p. 17 |
Course of Action 1: Succeed in Iraq and Afghanistan | p. 20 |
Push More Air Force Capability and Capacity Forward to/ Within the Theater | p. 21 |
Prepare the Air Force for Protracted Joint Operations in Iraq and Afghanistan | p. 24 |
Broaden, Formalize, and Accelerate Efforts co Build Iraqi and Afghan Air Arms | p. 25 |
Course of Action 2: Support Partners Globally | p. 27 |
Course of Action 3: Ensure Future Access and Action | p. 31 |
Summary of Courses of Action | p. 33 |
Recommendations for Successful Implementation of Irregular Warfare Initiatives | p. 37 |
Four Requirements for Successful Organizational Change | p. 37 |
The Importance of Air Force Technology Leadership | p. 38 |
Conclusions | p. 41 |
Appendix | |
Snapshot Descriptions of the Irregular Warfare Initiatives | p. 45 |
Estimates of Resources Required for Irregular Warfare Initiatives | p. 77 |
Bibliography | p. 85 |
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