Proven Force--Proof of Concept for the Composite Wing

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Abstract:

The lions share of USAF tactical air assets participating in Operation Desert Storm were functionally organized by aircraft unit and geographically dispersed among numerous air bases throughout Saudi Arabia and other Gulf Cooperation Council states. In Turkey the situation was quite different. A multiplicity of aircraft units were collocated Incirlik AB, and functionally organized into a composite wing under one boss. This was Proven Force. This article considers the advantages of this composite wing organization in the context of Desert Storm and implications for the future role of composite wings within the USAF. It concludes that the composite wing organization is a force multiplier that offers decisive qualitative advantages over a geographically dispersed air combat structure.

Author(s):
Norwood, J. S.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL WAR COLL NEWPORT RI DEPT OF OPERATIONS
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.,
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA249881
Pagination:
0030

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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:
NWC/DO
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_7.1_Prevent; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_7.1.1_Prevent Kinetic Attack; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_7.1.2_Prevent Non-kinetic Attack; JCA_1.2.4_Doctrine; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_3.2_Engagement
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*MILITARY ORGANIZATIONS, *AIR FORCE OPERATIONS, *WING LEVEL ORGANIZATIONS, *LANDING FIELDS, AIR FORCE FACILITIES, SAUDI ARABIA, TURKEY, AIR FORCE PLANNING, COOPERATION, STRUCTURES, AIRCRAFT, WARFARE
Field(s)/Group(s):
Administration and Management, Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
Keyword(s):
*DESERT STORM OPERATION, AIRCRAFT UNIT, COMPOSITE WING COMMAND
Report Date:
1992 Feb 13