Courses of Action for Enhancing U.S. Air Force Irregular Warfare Capabilities A Functional Solutions Analysis

by Mesic, Richard; Thaler, David E.; Oschmanek, David; Goodson, Leon

• ISBN13: 9780833048745
• ISBN10: 0833048740
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-05-16
• Publisher: RAND Corporation

Summary

The U.S. Air Force leadership plans in the near term to identify and implement a range of initiatives for enhancing the service1s contributions to irregular warfare (IWW) operations. This monograph is the result of a 3quick-turn2 study to provide the leadership with a menu of actions it could consider to strengthen and expand the Air Force1s capabilities to take part in joint and interagency efforts in irregular warfare.

Table of Contents

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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