From Kites through Cold War: The Evolution of United States Air Force Manned Airborne ISR

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Abstract:

The fundamental purpose of this dissertation is to enable students of air power to understand and appreciate the evolution of manned airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance ISR and the way it has fundamentally changed the conduct of warfare. The manner by which it evolved and its subsequent importance to todays militaries has significant contemporary relevance. As the United States advances into a new postwar era, evaluating the historical treatment of manned airborne ISR is important to informing current decisions.

Author(s):
Morton, Tyler W.
Author Organization(s):
Air University Maxwell Air Force Base United States
Descriptive Note:
Technical Report
Pagination:
0382

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release;

RECORD

Collection: TR
Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_2.2_Collection; JCA_2.2.1_Signals Collection; JCA_2.1_Planning and Direction; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_7.1.1_Prevent Kinetic Attack; JCA_7.1_Prevent; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_2.2.2_Imagery Collection; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding; JCA_1.2.1_Training
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
C4I
Descriptor(s):
theses, history, air force, surveillance, reconnaissance, military intelligence, airborne, air power, warfare, balloons, military tactics, military history, airships, blimps, military aircraft, military aviation
Keyword(s):
kites
Report Date:
2016 Jun 06
Creation Date:
2017 Mar 28