Accession Number:

ADA280768

Title:

Combat Lethality: A Formula

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.

Corporate Author:

AIR WAR COLL MAXWELL AFB AL

Personal Author(s):

• Schantz, Edward T.

Report Date:

1994-04-01

Pagination or Media Count:

23.0

Abstract:

Modernization versus readiness, under the current funding climate does it have to be one or the other What are the choices and tradeoffs the Air Force has to make in the coming years to establish and sustain a force which can meet the tasking of the National Command Authority To answer these questions we need to understand the essence of readiness and modernization and how they relate to the accomplishment of the Air Force mission. The Air Force is a technical service which relies heavily on equipment with state of the are capabilities which have a half life of a few short years. Furthermore the sophistication of the equipment requires a training regime that is dynamic and robust. The skills to effectively employ modern aircraft are perishable and must be constantly renewed. This cost money, lots of it. But readiness and modernization are not enough. In the dynamics of the post-Cold War era, employment philosophy of military force to achieve national objectives and promote security is equally important. A clear understanding of the capabilities of the military and the command environment necessary for success are essential

Descriptors:

• *MILITARY FORCES(UNITED STATES)
• *COMBAT READINESS
• *OPERATIONAL READINESS
• *MILITARY CAPABILITIES
• *LETHALITY
• *MILITARY MODERNIZATION
• *AIR FORCE PLANNING
• *AIR FORCE OPERATIONS
• NATIONAL SECURITY
• DECISION MAKING
• MILITARY AIRCRAFT
• WEAPON SYSTEMS
• MILITARY TRAINING
• MILITARY FORCE LEVELS
• MILITARY BUDGETS
• ADVANCED WEAPONS

Subject Categories:

• Military Aircraft Operations
• Personnel Management and Labor Relations
• Weapons Effects (Biological)
• Military Forces and Organizations
• Defense Systems
• Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE