Abstract
This paper analyzes the superiority of air power that had evolved from the military of William Mitchell and Giulio Douhet. In the author's view, by understanding the balance of naval and air power in these theories, Mitchell provides the most comprehensive theory that uses air power as a separate, but unified naval approach to modern warfare. By also analyzing the limited naval strategies of Julian Corbett and A. T. Mahan, the author states that one can realize that Mitchell's theory of air power in conjunction with a strong navy is the ideal approach to an effective military force.

From the Paper
"In World War II, the integration of the navy and the air force during the Pacific arena of fighting was extremely important due to the nature of air dominance that was needed to move the navy about so that they could drop soldiers onto the land. This initiative was part of Mitchell's understanding of a cooperative balance (Mitchell's desire to separate, but not to isolate the different sectors of the military) between navy and air power (Jones 2004, 24) that would help create scenarios where the enemy would have to build a greater air force in order to deal with heavy bombing on their land forces if they did not. By taking Douhet's theories on air power through bombing techniques, it became essential for militaries to build far more aggressive and efficient ways to dominate the skies. Mitchell was essential able to begin processing the way that air power would have to be the dominant strategy to help understand why and how wars of the future would be fought."

Tags:mitchell, warfare, strategies, douhet, wwII, dominance

Abstract
This paper is about the revolution of air power in the US. From biplanes and jets to precision guided munitions and finally venturing into space for warfare, the air power worldwide has gone through rapid change and development. Through the World, Korean, Vietnam and Gulf Wars, the US air power has evolved, incorporating the developments around the globe and working on its own to fight the enemy's moral force.

Abstract
The paper examines aviation technology in the immediate post World War II period and looks at how the Cold War marked another dramatic shift in the course of U.S. military strategy and aviation development. The paper discusses U.S. use of military airpower in Vietnam and how in the modern era, aircraft carriers would become the most important element in allowing the U.S. to project its military power across the globe. The paper considers the future capabilities of modern fighters and looks at the newest class of fifth-generation combat aircraft.

Outline:
Introduction
The Immediate Post-World War Two Period
The Cold War Period
Vietnam
The Modern Era
The Future of U.S. Air Power and Military Strategy

From the Paper
"To a large extent, the Allied victory in World War II fundamentally changed the strategy of international warfare. The infamous Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, the first tactical coordination of offensive aircraft with ground troops, the effective use of aircraft carriers against naval forces on the high seas, the fullscale strategic bombing of civilian population centers, and the final deployment of the only nuclear weapons ever used in warfare demonstrated conclusively that the course of all future wars would be dictated by airpower. Since World War II, U.S. military strategy and foreign policy underwent continual changes, but throughout their evolution for the remainder of the 20th century, air power has been their primary means of protecting U.S. Geopolitical interests and allies."

Tags:squadrons, fighters, aircraft, pilots, missiles, Vietnam, Korea

Abstract
This paper analyzes the superiority of air power that had evolved from the military of William Mitchell and Giulio Douhet. The paper shows how Mitchell provides the most comprehensive theory that uses air power as a separate, but unified, naval approach to modern warfare. The paper also analyzes the limited naval strategies of Julian Corbett and A. T. Mahan to demonstrate how Mitchell's theory of air power in conjunction with a strong navy is the ideal approach to an effective military force.

From the Paper
"This study will analyze the superiority of air power that had evolved from the military of William Mitchell and Giulio Douhet. By understanding the balance of naval and air power in these theories, Mitchell provides the most comprehensive theory that uses air power as a separate, but unified naval approach to modern warfare. By also analyzing the limited naval strategies of Julian Corbett and A. T. Mahan, one can realize that Mitchell's theory of air power in conjunction with a strong navy is the ideal approach to an effective military force."

Tags:mitchell, war, airpower

Abstract
This research paper provides a brief history of Tallil Air Base in Iraq, from the time of Operation Desert Storm to the beginning of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The question of how Tallil was built into OIF planning and when it was decided that Tallil would be a desired location for a base is answered as well as why it was considered a key location. The paper also looks at who initially took the base as to the military unit and whether it was a forcible entry. The questions of who secured the base, whether there was inter-service coordination, what was there when the U.S. military arrived to start building are also answered. Additionally, the paper explains how the base was built. Finally the issues of whether there was a coordinated effort between the army and air force are answered as well as what happened to the base set up. The paper also looks at whether there was a basing model used in building the base.

Statement of Thesis
Introduction
Methodology
Review of Literature
Findings of the Study

From the Paper
"Tallil airbase has been a strategic site during Operation Iraqi Freedom and continues to be such. During the year 2000 an investigation was conducted in relation to chemical waste storage and exposure at Tallil airbase the assessment states that they do not consider Tallil airbase to have been a chemical weapons storage facility during the year of 1991. In an article in relation to air guardsmen detail in the Iraqi freedom close-air Support the American Forces Service Press Service reported on July 16, 2003 that only three days into the Operation Iraqi Freedom, a new mission was assigned to Air Force Lt. Col. Dave Kennedy. The mission: To ready Tallil airbase for the missions of the A-10 Thunderbolt II. The article states that: "The mission could be an enormous asset in the war against the regime of Saddam Hussein" [in that] "the coalition could provide more close-air support for forces attacking the regime near Baghdad." (Garamone, 2003) According to the report the plan was that the A-10s would leave the Al Jaber Kuwaiti airbase landing at Tallil and through being able to refuel could have more flying time at the targeted site."

Tags:ur, oldest, city, gulf, war, ii, airpower, aircrew, aircraft, airfield, xviii, airborne, corps, al, basrah