Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS): U.S. Air Force Role in Future Air Warfare - Manned or Unmanned? (UAVs, Remotely Piloted Aircraft)

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Author: Progressive Management ISBN: 9781458051158
Publisher: Progressive Management Publication: May 28, 2011
Imprint: Smashwords Edition Language: English
Author: Progressive Management
ISBN: 9781458051158
Publisher: Progressive Management
Publication: May 28, 2011
Imprint: Smashwords Edition
Language: English

In today’s volatile and complex environment, the military arm of national power has been called upon to fight campaigns in both Iraq and Afghanistan. For over eight years the USAF has been continuously deployed to both theaters, flying tens of thousands of sorties each year—mostly manned missions, but some unmanned. The unmanned flights are primarily for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions, but increasingly the unmanned platforms are used for attack missions. This increased reliance on Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) to fill more and more traditional roles of USAF air power has several implications. UAS eliminate the human aspect of being in the air. They do not provide direct situational awareness; they don’t put “eyes-on” the target and the friendly forces. While UASs serve an important role, taking humans out of the cockpit will lead to strategic mistakes and give the enemy yet another opportunity to succeed. Fielding the right numbers of manned and unmanned aircraft will enable the USAF to effectively execute its mission in future conflicts. The uncertainty of the future environment and our continuing uses of USAF air power will require ingenuity, foresight, and appropriate technological development. As the enemy continues to adapt, so must we.

This is a privately authored news service and educational publication of Progressive Management. Our publications synthesize official government information with original material - they are not produced by the federal government. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work to uniformly present authoritative knowledge that can be rapidly read, reviewed or searched. Vast archives of important data that might otherwise remain inaccessible are available for instant review no matter where you are. This e-book format makes a great reference work and educational tool. There is no other reference book that is as convenient, comprehensive, thoroughly researched, and portable - everything you need to know, from renowned experts you trust. For over a quarter of a century, our news, educational, technical, scientific, and medical publications have made unique and valuable references accessible to all people. Our e-books put knowledge at your fingertips, and an expert in your pocket!

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In today’s volatile and complex environment, the military arm of national power has been called upon to fight campaigns in both Iraq and Afghanistan. For over eight years the USAF has been continuously deployed to both theaters, flying tens of thousands of sorties each year—mostly manned missions, but some unmanned. The unmanned flights are primarily for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions, but increasingly the unmanned platforms are used for attack missions. This increased reliance on Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) to fill more and more traditional roles of USAF air power has several implications. UAS eliminate the human aspect of being in the air. They do not provide direct situational awareness; they don’t put “eyes-on” the target and the friendly forces. While UASs serve an important role, taking humans out of the cockpit will lead to strategic mistakes and give the enemy yet another opportunity to succeed. Fielding the right numbers of manned and unmanned aircraft will enable the USAF to effectively execute its mission in future conflicts. The uncertainty of the future environment and our continuing uses of USAF air power will require ingenuity, foresight, and appropriate technological development. As the enemy continues to adapt, so must we.

This is a privately authored news service and educational publication of Progressive Management. Our publications synthesize official government information with original material - they are not produced by the federal government. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work to uniformly present authoritative knowledge that can be rapidly read, reviewed or searched. Vast archives of important data that might otherwise remain inaccessible are available for instant review no matter where you are. This e-book format makes a great reference work and educational tool. There is no other reference book that is as convenient, comprehensive, thoroughly researched, and portable - everything you need to know, from renowned experts you trust. For over a quarter of a century, our news, educational, technical, scientific, and medical publications have made unique and valuable references accessible to all people. Our e-books put knowledge at your fingertips, and an expert in your pocket!

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