Air force

Air force

An branch of the military establishment that is responsible for aerial warfare as distinct from an army, navy or other branch. Typically, air forces are responsible for gaining control of the air, carrying out strategic and tactical bombing missions and providing support to surface forces.

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OODA Loop

Military; Air force

The process of observing phenomena, orienting mentally toward them, deciding upon a course of action concerning them, and acting on that decision.

decision cycle

Military; Air force

The process of observing phenomena, orienting mentally toward them, deciding upon a course of action concerning them, and acting on that decision.

operational assessment (OA)

Military; Air force

Joint force components’ evaluation of the achievement of their objectives, both tactical and operational, through assessment of effects, operational execution, environmental influences, and ...

operational doctrine

Military; Air force

Operational doctrine guides the proper organization and employment of air and space forces in the context of distinct objectives, force capabilities, broad functional areas, and operational ...

operational risk management

Military; Air force

The systematic process of identifying hazards, assessing risks, analyzing risk control measures, making control decisions, implementing risk controls, and supervising and reviewing the process. ...

parallel attack

Military; Air force

Offensive military action that strikes a wide array of targets in a short period of time in order to cause maximum shock and dislocation effects across an entire enemy system.