The Strategic Bomber and Low-Intensity Conflict

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Abstract:

The value of strategic long range bombers as a key component of the United States nuclear deterrent force has been well established. The utility of employing these same aircraft in conventional operations has been demonstrated, although less well accepted. As the probability of major conflict with the Soviet Union declines in the 1990s, the likelihood that the United States will find itself engaged in a Third World conflict is increasing. This paper examines the feasibility of employing the strategic bomber in low-intensity conflict scenarios. Furthermore, it proposes that the conventional B-52G has the potential to increase the United States options, flexibility, and responsiveness to conflicts in the Third World. The B-52 is an available and cost effective interim alternative until either the B-1b or b-2 can fully assume a dedicated conventional role. Keywords Low intensity conflict, Strategic bombing, Bomber aircraft, Theses.

Author(s):
Breed, John A.
Author Organization(s):
AIR WAR COLL MAXWELL AFB AL
Descriptive Note:
Research rept.,
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA229938
Pagination:
0075

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

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

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
AWC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_8.2.2_Provide Aid to Foreign Partners and Institutions; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_8.1.3_Influence Adversary and Competitor Audiences; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_6.3.3_Spectrum Management; JCA_6_Net Centric
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*BOMBER AIRCRAFT, *CONFLICT, USSR, UNITED STATES, AIRCRAFT, COST EFFECTIVENESS, THESES, LONG RANGE(TIME), JET BOMBERS, LONG RANGE(DISTANCE), LOW INTENSITY CONFLICT, LOW INTENSITY, STRATEGIC BOMBING, DEVELOPING NATIONS, SCENARIOS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Unconventional Warfare
Keyword(s):
B 52 AIRCRAFT
Report Date:
1990 May 01