Publisher's Synopsis
"Military Strategy, Joint Operations, and Airpower introduces students to contemporary strategy and the operational level of war, particularly as it relates to airpower. Developed as foundational reading for all US Air Force Academy cadets, this intermediate textbook is designed to close the gap between military theory and practice. It covers strategic foundations; operational design and joint-service operations; the air, space, and cyber capabilities that comprise modern airpower; and contemporary challenges in the application of strategy. In this second edition, each chapter has been updated and revised, and several sections have been expanded. Part II Military Forces and the Joint Fight is now has separate chapters about each service in addition to a chapter on joint structure. Similarly, operational design is expanded from one to four chapters to provide a more thorough step-by-step guide through the process. New chapters in this se
