Accession Number:

ADA193706

Title:

Planning Considerations for the Combat Employment of Air Power in Peacetime Contingency Operations. CLIC Papers

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.

Corporate Author:

ARMY-AIR FORCE CENTER FOR LOW INTENSITY CONFLICT LANGLEY AFB VA

Personal Author(s):

• Butler, Bradley L.

Report Date:

1988-05-01

Pagination or Media Count:

34.0

Abstract:

This paper describes ways U.S. military commanders and planning staffs can use combat air power within peacetime contingency operations. It offers several suggestions to enhance the use of air power in this area. It is intended to generate though on a topic with a high probability of future occurrence. It is an outgrowth of Army-Air Force Center for Low Intensity Conflict efforts to develop joint doctrine for low-intensity conflict.

Descriptors:

• *AERIAL WARFARE
• *INSURGENCY
• AIR STRIKES
• MILITARY PLANNING

Subject Categories:

• Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE