The Development of NATO Tactical Air Doctrine

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Abstract:

This report analyzes the key doctrinal and operational interests of allied services in NATO. It addresses the major issues in the development of NATO tactical air doctrines from 1970 to 1985, and considers why progress in developing NATO air doctrine was often impeded by competing interests among allied nations and their individual services. The author suggests that improving NATOs warfighting capabilities and enhancing its force effectiveness cannot be accomplished solely by modifying its air doctrine. Disparate national, service, and budgetary interests underscore competing doctrinal preferences among the allies. A U.S. Air Force regional air doctrine consistent with NATO Tactical Air Doctrine Allied Tactical Publication No. 33 could conceivably be the most useful response to the problems of reconciling Air Force and NATO doctrinal imperatives. Keywords Military doctrine Tactical air support Air Force Air Force planning.

Author(s):
Stein, David J.
Author Organization(s):
RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CA
Descriptive Note:
Interim rept.
Pagination:
0083

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
RAND/R-3385-AF
Contract/Grant Number(s):
F49620-86-C-0008
Monitor Series:
AFRDC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_7.1.1_Prevent Kinetic Attack; JCA_7.1_Prevent; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_1.2.4_Doctrine; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8.2.2_Provide Aid to Foreign Partners and Institutions
Communities of Interest:
Counter WMD
Descriptor(s):
*MILITARY DOCTRINE, *TACTICAL WARFARE, *AERIAL WARFARE, POLITICAL ALLIANCES, OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS, DOCTRINE, TACTICAL AIR SUPPORT, MILITARY FORCE LEVELS, AIR FORCE PLANNING, COMBAT READINESS, AIR FORCE, NATO, RESPONSE
Field(s)/Group(s):
Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
Report Date:
1987 Dec 01