Commando Vision 21: A Strategic Vision For Air Force Special Operations Command

By Michael J. Dredla

Commando Vision 21 proposes the long range vision, core capabilities, missions, and force structure planning principles for the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC). Given that AFSOC is both an Air Force major command as well as the air component of US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), the two strategic visions of both the USAF and USSOCCOM are compared and contrasted under the rubric of Joint Vision 2010 and our National Security Strategy of "Engagement and Enlargement." Using current Air Force Special Operations Forces (AFSOF) doctrine and force structure, the paper analyzes congruencies and inconsistencies with the joint and service visions and how current AFSOC long range planning is postured in support of both. Throughout the analysis, emphasis is placed on the necessity for AFSOC's ability to contribute independent strategic specialized air power to national and theater objectives as well as to joint special operations objectives. From this assessment, implications for AFSOC are drawn, and recommendations for modifications to AFSOC strategic vision and planning are made.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1288301707
• ISBN13: 9781288301706
• Release Date: November 2012
• Publisher: Biblioscholar
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.1" x 9.2"