The U.S. Air Force has updated three publications to underscore its ongoing efforts to build a more lethal and resilient force under the Great Power Competition doctrine.
The documents reflect the current evolution of doctrines to ensure that the service adopts an operational mindset that advances warfighting effectiveness, USAF said Thursday. The doctrine realignment involves Air Force Doctrine Publications for operations, command and control, and planning.
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Advancing USAF’s ‘One Force Design’ Framework
The modified documents want to ensure that the service is ready to employ airpower to deter and prevail in conflict, USAF Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin said in a memo issued with the publications. “Like our force design, these doctrinal changes developed through deliberate analysis of our rich history while considering the rapidly changing strategic landscape,” Allvin explained.
The updated doctrine supports the military branch’s “One Force Design,” which seeks to bolster structure, capabilities and strategies to meet the demands of contemporary and future warfare. The initiative is designed to address the challenges of modern warfare.
Leveraging Unique Functions and Capabilities
The publications outline the Air Force’s foundational doctrine on applying, commanding, and using airpower to focus on leveraging unique functions and capabilities. They also describe the service’s new C2 concept of aligning its force deployment to respond to Great Power Competition and facilitate joint all-domain operations. In addition, the documents establish the Air Force Planning Process to equip airmen with the tools to solve complex problems, empower units of action and prepare for future joint planning.
According to Maj. Gen. Parker Wright, commander of LeMay Center, the revised publications equip U.S. warfighters with relevant doctrines that align with the country’s national defense strategy.
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