Military Strategy, Joint Operations, and Airpower: An Introduction

Military Strategy, Joint Operations, and Airpower is an intermediate textbook designed to bridge the gap between military theory and practice. It covers strategic foundations, operational design, joint-service operations, air, space, and cyber capabilities, and contemporary challenges in the application of strategy. The second edition has been updated and revised, with separate chapters about each service and expanded operational design chapters. It is essential reading for US Air Force cadets and provides an overview of strategy and practice for anyone interested in modern airpower.

Format: Hardback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 15 July 2022
Publisher: Georgetown University Press

Introduction to Contemporary Strategy at the Operational Level of War

Military Strategy, Joint Operations, and Airpower serves as an indispensable introduction to contemporary strategy at the operational level of war, particularly in the context of airpower. Designed as a foundational text for all US Air Force Academy cadets, Air Force ROTC students, and Officer Training School candidates, this intermediate textbook aims to bridge the gap between military theory and practice. It encompasses strategic foundations, operational design and joint-service operations, the air, space, and cyber capabilities that constitute modern airpower, and the contemporary challenges in the application of strategy.

In this second edition, each chapter has undergone extensive updating and revision, with several sections expanded to provide a more comprehensive and detailed understanding of the subject matter. Part 2, "Military Forces and the Joint Fight," now includes separate chapters dedicated to each service, offering a comprehensive overview of their roles and contributions in the joint fight. Similarly, the section on operational design has been expanded from one to four chapters, providing a step-by-step guide through the process. New chapters in this edition include "Integrating the Instruments of Power," "The Spectrum of Conflict and Range of Military Operations," and "The Nuclear Weapons Triad and Missile Defense."

Contributing authors and editors for Military Strategy, Joint Operations, and Airpower encompass both military practitioners and scholars of security studies, political science, and history. Beyond its role as a required reading for US Air Force cadets, the book offers a vital overview of strategy and practice for anyone interested in modern airpower.

By delving into these critical aspects, Military Strategy, Joint Operations, and Airpower equips readers with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complex terrain of modern warfare, enabling them to make informed decisions and contribute to the success of military operations.

Weight: 703g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781647122492
Edition number: Second Edition