Clearing the Air

<p>The United States finds itself engaged in a global conflict unlike any other it has ever faced either in scope or length. The long term commitment of military forces demands serious consideration of the structure of our military forces. Efforts to transform America's military are underway but we need to examine the very basis of our thinking with regard to the use of military force. As we alter the shape and capabilities of our armed forces we depend more on interoperability and synergy to get the mission accomplished. As such we must make sure that our armed forces are used in a fashion that will leverage their strengths to the maximum extent possible. To do that we must reevaluate each arm of the military and the theory that underpins its use. Airpower the newest form of military power is no exception to this requirement.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p><br>