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ALDLC 1:3 Side Box
ALDLC 1:3 Side Box
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Undergraduate 1
06/13/2014
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Term
Air Force Doctrine is:
 Definition
 Warfighting, not physics
 Effects, not platforms
 Using mediums, not owning mediums
 Organization, not organizations
 Synergy, not segregation
Term
Levels of War
Understanding the levels of war is important:
 Definition
 The strategic level tells us what our country thinks is important, and what will be involved in during our enlistment.
 The operational level will provide us with the understanding of what parts of the world will be involved, and who the enemy will be.
 The tactical level will give us an idea of how we’ll be used in the battle and provide us with information on who we’ll be operating with (multinational forces, joint forces, etc.).
Term
In order for air and space power to be flexible and perform many tasks, it should meet one or more of the following criteria during war fighting functions
 Definition
 Be planned and executed at the operational level by a component commander.
 Be a war fighting (operational) task, not an organizational (administrative) task.
 Create an effect at the operational level.
 Describe a finite operation that delivers air and space power to the Joint Force commander.
Term
Force Readiness Includes:
 Definition
 Technical competence
 Dimensions:
- Physical
- Emotional
- Social
- Spiritual
Term
Responsibility of Supervisors
 Definition
 Recognize source
 Be aware of resources
 Refer to agencies
Term
Contributing Factors to Rogue State or Regional Threat
 Definition
 Ability to posses CBRNE capabilities
 Ability to posses strategic nuclear threat
 Involvement in international drug trafficking
 Participation in international organized crime
Term
Homeland Security Critical Mission Areas for Responding
 Definition
 Intelligence and warning
 Border and transportation security
 Domestic counter-terrorism
 Protecting critical infrastructure and key assets
 Defending against catastrophic threats
 Emergency preparedness and response
Term
HLS Functional Areas
 Definition
 Civil engineering
 Medical
 Communications
 Security forces to educate
Term
Tactics/Weapons of Terrorists that impact FP programs
 Definition
 Suicide bombings
 Car bombs
 Hijacked Airliners
 Sarin gas
 Guns made of cell phones, flashlights, pens
 Train/Bus bombs
 IEDs
 RPGs
 Bombs made of pipe, soda cans
Term
Whether in wartime or on a humanitarian mission, the United States benefits from partnering with multinational forces.
 Definition
 Political gain
 Additional combat missions
 Sharing intelligence
 Additional medical support
 Reduce cost for logistics
 Root out terrorist cells
 More aircraft and firepower
 Additional forces
 Develops affected nation’s responsibility for security
 Expertise on explosive ordnance disposal
 Jet fueling and refueling
 Base facilities
 Opportunity to work with other forces
 Opens seaports
 Provides equipment
 Additional financial resources
 Logistics
Term
How the United States strengthen relationships with multinational forces:
 Definition
 Share logistics and resources
 Share intelligence
 Make advanced military assets available
 Share technology
 Integrated exercises and maneuvers
 Integrate staff and forces
 Promote exchange programs
Term
Capstone Concept of Joint Operations
 Definition
 Combat
 Security
 Engagement
 Relief of reconstruction
Term
CJCS Functions
 Definition
 Principal military advisor to NSC
 Provide strategic direction for armed forces
 Prepare strategic plans for armed forces
 Direct preparation of contingency plans
 Advise on programs, requirements, and budgeting
 Develop joint doctrine, training, and education
Term
CAP is involved in Homeland Missions for:
 Definition
 Natural disasters or hurricane relief
 Boarder security
 Airport security
 Wildfire fighting
 Aerial spraying for insect control
 Hurricane hunters
 Counterdrug operations
Term
The Law of Armed Conflict, as it exists today, has five purposes and five basic principles
 Definition
Purposes:
 Limit the effects of conflicts (reduce damage and casualties)
 Protect combatants and non-combatants from unnecessary suffering
 Safeguard fundamental rights of combatants and noncombatants
 Prevent conflicts from becoming worse
 Make it easier to restore peace when conflicts are over
Principles:
 Military necessity
 Proportionality
 Distinction
 Humanity
 Chivalry
Term
Consequences for Violating LOAC Principles
 Definition
 Trial by an international court
 Military and United States prosecution
 May make our missions harder to accomplish and thereby endanger the lives of others
Term
5 Components of Nuclear Surety
 Definition
 Safety
 Security
 Reliability
 Use of Control
 Survivability
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