Air Defense From the Ground Up
In a European war, the allies will need every defensive asset they have – SAMs and guns as well as int
July 1983
Vol. 66, No. 7
Highlights from the July 1983 Issue
Abiding Realities and Strategic Needs
The Presidential Commission looks beyond basing modes to postulate a force mix to deter a uniquely Sov
Sea Power and the Central Front
These days, cooperation begins at the waters edge and extends both seaward and inland.
Valor: The Loneliness of Command
Experts called the mission impossible. One man, with the courage of his convictions, knew it could be done.
Complete Contents of July 1983 PDF
PDF Downloads are an Air & Space Forces Association member benefit.Special Section: Tactical Roles and Emerging Concepts
USAF Doctrine Comes Alive
Self-examination and interservice coordination begin to yield promising results.
Air Defense From the Ground Up
A varied mix of active and passive defenses will be needed to thwart Pact airpower.
Getting A-10 Firepower Forward
Armed and armored for the close air support role in Central Europe.
Sea Power and the Central Front
USAF/Navy cooperation will make life tough for the Soviets on land and at sea.
Features
US Fallback at Paris
A poor American showing, but the French face more pressing problems.
The Critical R&D Challenges
Midgetman , the Advanced Cruise Missile, and ballistic missile defense.
Winning the Electronic War
Hardware interoperability and cost growth control are topics at AFA symposium.
Morality at Greenham Common
Muddy protesters and muddled arguments in the British disarmament movement.
What the Computer Hath Wrought
From the first-generation EN/AC to "brilliant" weapon systems.
Abiding Realities and Strategic Needs
The Scowcroft Commission changes the terms of the ICBM debate.
Valor: The Loneliness of Command
"Possum" Hansell weighed the risks and made his decision-alone.
The Wright "B" Flyer: A Pilot Report
A look-alike of the Wright brothers' Flyer makes its first circuit.
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