United States Air Force

United States Air Force

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The United States Air Force (USAF) is the aerial warfare branch of the United States armed forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the U.S.. Previously part of the United States Army, the USAF was formed as a separate branch of the military on September 18, 1947.^[1]

The USAF is the largest and most technologically advanced air force in the world, with about 6013 manned aircraft in service (4,282 USAF; 1,321 Air National Guard; and 410 Air Force Reserve); approximately 160 Unmanned Combat Air Vehicles, 2161 Air-Launched Cruise Missiles, and 580 Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles;^[2] and as of September 30, 2006, had 334,200 personnel on active duty, 120,369 in the Selected and Individual Ready Reserves, and 107,000 in the Air National Guard. An additional 10,675 personnel were in the Standby Reserve, and the Air Force employed 168,558 civilian personnel.^[2]

The USAF is currently planning a massive Reduction-in-Force (RIF). Because of budget constraints, the USAF will reduce the service's current size by 40,000 full time equivalent positions by 2011, with approximately half to be eliminated in FY 2007. Approximately 35,000 active duty positions (ADPs), or one year's cycle of enlistments and retirements, will be eliminated over 5 years.^[3] The current size of the active-duty force is roughly 70% of that of the USAF at the end of the first Gulf War in 1991.^[4]

Not all of the United States' military combat aircraft are operated by the USAF. The United States Army operates its own helicopters, mostly for support of ground combatants; it as well maintains a small fleet of fixed wing aircraft (mostly Unmanned Aerial Vehicles). The Navy is responsible for the aircraft operating on its aircraft carriers and Naval air stations, and the Marine Corps operates its own combat and transport aircraft. The Coast Guard also maintains transport and search-and-rescue aircraft (SARA), which may be used in a combat and law enforcement role. All branches of the U.S. military operate helicopters.

The Department of the Air Force is headed by the civilian Secretary of the Air Force who heads administrative affairs. The Department of the Air Force is a division of the United States Department of Defense which is headed by the United States Secretary of Defense. The highest ranking military officer in the department is the Chief of Staff of the Air Force.

Mission

1. According to the National Security Act of 1947 (61 Stat. 502) which created the Air Force:

In general the United States Air Force shall include aviation forces both combat and service not otherwise assigned. It shall be organized, trained, and equipped primarily for prompt and sustained offensive and defensive air operations. The Air Force shall be responsible for the preparation of the air forces necessary for the effective prosecution of war except as otherwise assigned and, in accordance with integrated joint mobilization plans, for the expansion of the peacetime components of the Air Force to meet the needs of war.

2. §8062 of Title 10 US Code (10 USC 8062) defines the purpose of the Air Force as:

• to preserve the peace and security, and provide for the defense, of the United States, the Territories, Commonwealths, and possessions, and any areas occupied by the United States;
• to support national policy;
• to implement national objectives;
• to overcome any nations responsible for aggressive acts that imperil the peace and security of the United States.

3. The stated mission of the USAF today is to "deliver sovereign options for the defense of the United States of America and its global interests — to fly and fight in Air, Space, and Cyberspace".^[5]

Search and rescue

The National Search and Rescue Plan designates the United States Coast Guard as the federal agency responsible for maritime search-and-rescue (SAR) operations, and the United States Air Force as the federal agency responsible for inland SAR.^[6] Both agencies maintain Rescue Coordination Centers to coordinate this effort.[4]

• United States Air Force Rescue Coordination Center

History

Main article: History of the United States Air Force

The United States Air Force became a separate military service on September 18 1947, with the implementation of the National Security Act of 1947.^[7] The Act created the United States Department of Defense, which was composed of three branches, the Army, Navy and a newly-created Air Force.^[8] Prior to 1947, the responsibility for military aviation was divided between the Army (for land-based operations) and the Navy, for sea-based operations from aircraft carrier and amphibious aircraft. The Army created the first antecedent of the Air Force in 1907, which through a succession of changes of organization, titles, and missions advanced toward eventual separation 40 years later. The predecessor organizations of today's U.S. Air Force are:

• Aeronautical Division, U.S. Signal Corps (August 1 1907 to July 18 1914)
• Aviation Section, U.S. Signal Corps (July 18 1914 to May 20 1918)
• Division of Military Aeronautics (May 20 1918 to May 24 1918)
• U.S. Army Air Service (May 24 1918 to July 2 1926)
• U.S. Army Air Corps (July 2 1926 to June 20 1941) and
• U.S. Army Air Forces (June 20 1941 to September 17 1947)

Wars

The United States Air Force has been involved in many wars, conflicts, and operations since its conception; these include:

• World War I^[9] Aviation Section, U.S. Signal Corps
  • World War II^[10] United States Army Air Forces
    • The Cold War
    • The Korean War
    • The Vietnam War
    • Operation Eagle Claw
    • Operation Urgent Fury
    • The United States invasion of Panama
    • Operation Eldorado Canyon
    • The Gulf War
    • Operation Northern Watch
    • Operation Southern Watch
    • The Kosovo War
    • Operation Enduring Freedom
    • Operation Iraqi Freedom

    Humanitarian operations

    The U.S. Air Force has taken part in numerous humanitarian operations. Some of the more major ones include the following:^[11]

    • Berlin Airlift (Operation Vittles), 1948-1949
    • Operation Safe Haven, 1956-1957
    • Operations Babylift, New Life, Frequent Wind, and New Arrivals, 1975
    • Operation Provide Comfort, 1991
    • Operation Sea Angel, 1991
    • Operation Provide Hope, 1992-1993
    • Operation Unified Assistance, December 2004 - April 2005

    Administrative organization

    Main article: Organizational structure and hierarchy of the United States Air Force

    The Air Force is one of three service departments, and is managed by the (civilian) Department of the Air Force. Guidance is provided by the Secretary of the Air Force(SECAF) and the Secretary's staff and advisors. The military leadership is the Air Staff, led by the Chief of Staff.

    USAF direct subordinate commands and units are the Field Operating Agency (FOA), Direct Reporting Unit (DRU), and the currently unused Separate Operating Agency.

    The Major Command (MAJCOM) is the superior hierarchical level of command. Including the Air Force Reserve Command, as of 30 September 2006, USAF has nine major commands, and a tenth, Air Force Cyber Command, in process. The Numbered Air Force (NAF) is a level of command directly under the MAJCOM, followed by Operational Command (now unused), Air Division (also now unused), Wing, Group, Squadron, and Flight.

    Force structure

    • Image:1st Air Force.png First Air Force, headquartered at Tyndall Air Force Base
    • Image:2d Air Force.png Second Air Force, headquartered at Keesler Air Force Base
    • Image:3d Air Force.png Third Air Force, headquartered at Ramstein Air Base
    • Image:5th Air Force.png Fifth Air Force, headquartered at Yokota Air Base
    • Image:7th Air Force.png Seventh Air Force, headquartered at Osan Air Base
    • Image:8th Air Force.png Eighth Air Force, headquartered at Barksdale Air Force Base
    • Image:9th Air Force.png Ninth Air Force, headquartered at Shaw Air Force Base
    • Image:11th Air Force.png Eleventh Air Force, headquartered at Elmendorf Air Force Base
    • Image:SOUTHAF.jpg Air Forces Southern, headquartered at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
    • Image:13th Air Force.png Thirteenth Air Force, headquartered at Hickam Air Force Base
    • Image:14th Air Force emblem.png Fourteenth Air Force, headquartered at Vandenberg Air Force Base
    • Image:15th Air Force.png Fifteenth Air Force, headquartered at Travis Air Force Base
    • Image:18th Air Force.png Eighteenth Air Force, headquartered at Scott Air Force Base
    • Image:19th Air Force.png Nineteenth Air Force, headquartered at Randolph Air Force Base
    • Image:20th Air Force.png Twentieth Air Force, headquartered at F. E. Warren Air Force Base
    • Image:22d Air Force.png Twenty-Second Air Force, headquartered at Dobbins Air Reserve Base

    The permanent establishment of the USAF, as of 30 September 2006,^[12] consisted of:

    • Active duty forces:
      • 57 flying wings, 8 space wings, and 55 non-flying wings
      • 9 flying groups, 8 non-flying groups
        • 134 flying squadrons, 43 space squadrons
    • Air Force Reserve
      • 35 flying wings, 1 space wing
      • 4 flying groups
        • 67 flying squadrons, 6 space squadrons
    • Air National Guard
      • 87 flying wings
        • 101 flying squadrons, 4 space squadrons

    The United States Air Force and its Air Reserve Components field a total of 302 flying squadrons.^[13]

    Operational organization

    The above organizational structure is responsible for the peacetime Organization, Equipping, and Training of aerospace units for operational missions. When required to support operational missions, the National Command Authority directs a Change in Operational Control (CHOP) of these units from their peacetime alignment to a Regional Combatant Commander (CCDR). In the case of AFSPC, AFSOC, PACAF, and USAFE units, forces are normally employed in-place under their existing CCDR. Likewise, AMC forces operating in support roles retain their componency to USTRANSCOM unless chopped to a Regional CCDR.

    Aerospace Expeditionary Task Force

    CHOPPED units are referred to as "forces". The top-level structure of these forces is the Air and Space Expeditionary Task Force (AETF). The AETF is the Air Force presentation of forces to a CCDR for the employment of Air Power. Each CCDR is supported by a standing Component Numbered Air Force (C-NAF) to provide planning and execution of aerospace forces in support of CCDR requirements. Each C-NAF consists of a Commander, Air Force Forces (COMAFFOR) and AFFOR/A-staff, and an Air Operations Center (AOC). As needed to support multiple Joint Force Commanders (JFC) in the COCOM's Area of Responsibility (AOR), the C-NAF may deploy Air Component Coordinate Elements (ACCE) to liaise with the JFC. If the Air Force possesses the most strategic air assets in a JFC's area of operations, the COMAFFOR will also serve as the Joint Forces Air Component Commander (JFACC).

    Commander, Air Force Forces

    The Commander, Air Force Forces (COMAFFOR) is the senior Air Force officer responsible for the employment of Air Power in support of JFC objectives. The COMAFFOR has a special staff and an A-Staff to ensure assigned or attached forces are properly organized, equipped, and trained to support the operational mission.

    Air Operations Center

    The Air Operations Center (AOC) is the JFACC's Command and Control (C²) center. This center is responsible for planning and executing air power missions in support of JFC objectives.

    Air Expeditionary Wings/Groups/Squadrons

    The AETF generates air power to support COCOM objectives from Air Expeditionary Wings (AEW) or Air Expeditionary Groups (AEG). These units are responsible for receiving combat forces from Air Force MAJCOMs, preparing these forces for operational missions, launching and recovering these forces, and eventually returning forces to the MAJCOMs. Theater Air Control Systems control employment of forces during these missions.

    Vocations

    The vast majority of Air Force members remain on the ground. There are hundreds of support positions which are necessary to the success of a mission.

    The classification of an Air Force job is the Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC). They range from flight combat operations such as a gunner, to working in a dining facility to ensure that members are properly fed. There are many different jobs in fields such as computer specialties, mechanic specialties, enlisted aircrew, medical specialties, civil engineering, public affairs, hospitality, law, drug counseling, mail operations, security forces, and search and rescue specialties.

    Perhaps the most dangerous Air Force jobs are Pararescue, Combat Control, Combat Weather and Tactical Air Control Party, who deploy with infantry and special operations units who rescue downed or isolated personnel, call in air strikes and set up landing zones in forward locations. Most of these are enlisted positions.

    Nearly all enlisted jobs are "entry level," meaning that the Air Force provides all training. Some enlistees are able to choose a particular job, or at least a field before actually joining, while others are assigned an AFSC at Basic Training. After Basic Military Training, new Air Force members attend a technical training school where they learn their particular AFSC. Second Air Force, a part of Air Education and Training Command is responsible for nearly all technical training.

    Training programs vary in length; for example, 3M0X1 (Services) has 31 days of tech school training, while 1C2X1 (Combat Control) is 35 weeks long with 10 separate courses. 1N3X4 (Cryptologic Linguist) and 1A8X1 (Airborne Linguist) requires a language course ranging from 23 to 63 weeks, and a 4 to 5 month course. Some AFSC's have even longer training.

    Aircraft

    Main article: List of military aircraft of the United States

    Image:B52.climbout.arp.jpg

    Boeing B-52 strategic bomber taking off

    The United States Air Force has over 7,500 aircraft commissioned as of 2004. Until 1962, the Army and Air Force maintained one system of aircraft naming, while the U.S. Navy maintained a separate system. In 1962, these were unified into a single system heavily reflecting the Army/Air Force method. For more complete information on the workings of this system, refer to United States Department of Defense Aerospace Vehicle Designations.

    Current aircraft of the USAF:

    O/A-10A/C Thunderbolt An-26 Curl B-1B Lancer B-2A Spirit B-52H Stratofortress C-5A/B/C/M Galaxy KC-10A Extender C-12C/D/F Huron C-17A Globemaster III C-20A/B/C Gulfstream III C-20G/H Gulfstream IV C-21A Learjet C-22B VC-25A (Air Force One) C-26B Metroliner C-29A (HS.125-800) C-32A C-37A Gulfstream V C-38A Astra C-40B Clipper

    C-41A Aviocar C-130E/H/J Hercules AC-130H/U Spectre/Spooky II HC-130H/N LC-130H MC-130E/H/W Combat Talon/Combat Spear WC-130J C-135C/E/K Stratolifter NC-135B/E/W KC-135E/R/T Stratotanker EC-137D Stratoliner VC-137C CN-235-100 E-3B/C Sentry E-4B E-8C JSTARS E-9A F-15A/B/C/D Eagle F-15E Strike Eagle

    F-16A/B/C/D Fighting Falcon F-22A Raptor F-117A Nighthawk MH-53J/M Pave Low III/IV HH-60G Pave Hawk Mi-8 Hip NCH-53A Sea Stallion NT-39A/B Sabreliner OC-135B M/RQ-1A/B Predator RQ-4A Global Hawk MQ-9 Reaper RC-135S/U/V/W T-1A Jayhawk T-6 Texan II T-37B Tweet (A)T-38A/B/C Talon

    Boeing T-43 TC-18E TC-135S/W TE-8A TG-3A TG-4A TG-7A TG-9A TG-10B/C/D TG-11A TG-15A/B UH-1N Iroquois U-2R/S Dragon Lady UC-26C UV-18A/B Twin Otter UV-20A Chiricua CV-22B Osprey U-28A WC-135C/W

    Culture

    Uniforms

    Main article: United States Air Force uniform

    United States Air Force personnel wear uniforms which are distinct from those of the other branches of the United States Armed Forces. The current uniform is an olive drab/black/brown and tan combination called the Battle Dress Uniform (BDU). Members deployed to an AOR wear a variation of the BDU, tan and brown in color, called the Desert Camouflage Uniform (DCU). A new uniform called the Airman Battle Uniform (ABU) is currently being distributed to some bases, and in a memo from HQ AFPC at Randolph AFB dated September 2007, will be distributed to basic trainees in their clothing issue starting October 2007. The ABU is already authorized for wear, and is scheduled to completely replace the BDU and DCU by November 2011.

    Awards and badges

    In addition to basic uniform clothing, various badges are used by the USAF to indicate a job assignment or qualification-level for a given assignment. Badges can also be used as merit-based or service-based awards. Over time, various badges have been discontinued and are no longer distributed.

    Grade Structure and Insignias

    See also: United States Air Force officer rank insignia

    See also: United States Air Force enlisted rank insignia

    The standard USAF uniform is also decorated with an insignia to designate rank. USAF rank is divided between enlisted airmen, non-commissioned officers, and commissioned officers, and ranges from "airman basic" to the commissioned rank of general. Promotions are granted based on a combination of test scores, years of experience, and selection board approval. Promotions among enlisted men and non-commissioned officers rankings are generally designated by increasing numbers of insignia chevrons. Commissioned officer rank is designated by bars, oak leaves, a silver eagle, and anywhere from one to five (only in war-time) stars.

    For cadet rank at the U.S. Air Force Academy, see United States Air Force Academy Cadet Insignia.

    Motto

    The United States Air Force does not have an official motto, but there are numerous unofficial slogans such as "Nothing Comes Close" and Uno Ab Alto. For many years, the U.S. Air Force used "Aim High" as its recruiting motto; more recently, they have used "Cross Into the Blue", "We've been waiting for you" and "Do Something Amazing", and the newest one, "Above All". [5].

    In an ironic note, "Above All" is one translation of a slogan used by the Nazi regime. In German it is "Uber Alles." ^[14]

    Each wing, group, or squadron usually has its own motto(s). Information and logos can usually be found on the wing, group, or squadron websites.^[15]

    The Airman's Creed is a statement introduced in the spring of 2007 to summarize the culture of the Air Force.

    Notes and References

    1. ^ 80 P.L. 235, 61 Stat. 495 (1947); Air Force Link, (2006)Factsheets: The U.S. Air Force. Retrieved April 7, 2006.
    2. ^ ^{a b}
    3. ^ Air Force Print News, (2006). "Force shaping necessary for AF budgetary management". Retrieved June 8, 2006.
    4. ^ 2006 USAF Almanac: USAF Personnel Strength. AIR FORCE Magazine. Retrieved on 20 Jan, 2007. 1991 510,000; 2006 352,000
    5. ^ Air Force Link, (2005). Air Force releases new mission statement. Retrieved December 8, 2005.
    6. ^ National Search and Rescue Plan (USA) 2007
    7. ^ U.S. Intelligence Community (October 2004). National Security Act of 1947. Retrieved April 14 2006.
    8. ^ U.S. Department of State(2006). National Security Act of 1947. Retrieved April 14 2006.
    9. ^ Air Force Pamphlet 36-2241 (1 July 2007). [1].
    10. ^ Air Force Pamphlet 36-2241 (1 July 2007). [2].
    11. ^ The primary source for the humanitarian operations of the USAF is the United States Air Force Supervisory Examination Study Guide (2005)
    12. ^ 2007 USAF Almanac: Major Commands. AIR FORCE Magazine. Retrieved on 9 Feb, 2008.
    13. ^ 2007 USAF Almanac: USAF Squadrons By Mission Type. AIR FORCE Magazine. Retrieved on 9 Feb, 2008.
    14. ^ yourdictionary.com (2007).[3]. Retrieved 13 March 2007.
    15. ^ Military-quotes.com (2006). US Air Force Mottos. Retrieved 4 June 2006.

    
    

    References to U.S. Army predecessors of today's U.S. Air Force are cited under their respective articles.

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    Further reading

    • John T. Correll, The Air Force and the Cold War (2002), short official history of USAF
    • Correll, John T. "The EAF in Peace and War." Air Force Magazine 85:24-31 July 2002 on WW1
    • Craven, Wesley and James Cate, eds. The Army Air Forces In World War II official history. (1948-55; also reprinted)
      • Volume One: Plans and Early Operations January 1939 to August 1942
      • Volume Two: Europe: Torch to Pointblank August 1942 to December 1943
      • Volume Three: Europe: Argument to V-E Day January 1944 to May 1945
      • Volume Four: The Pacific: Guadalcanal to Saipan August 1942 to July 1944
      • Volume Five: The Pacific: Matterhorn to Nagasaki June 1944 to August 1945
      • Volume Six: Men and Planes
      • Volume Seven: Services Around the World
    • Futrell, Robert F. The United States Air Force in Korea; 1950–1953 (1983).
    • Futrell, Robert F. Ideas, Concepts, Doctrine: A History of Basic Thinking in the United States Air Force, 1907-1984 (2 vols., Air University) vol 1, vol 2 comprehensive history of doctrine
    • Alfred Goldberg. A History of the United States Air Force, 1907-1957 (ISBN 0-405-03763-5) (1972)
    • Maj Roger F. Kropf, "The US Air Force in Korea: Problems That Hindered the Effectiveness of Air Power," Airpower Journal (spr 1990)
    • United States Air Force: History and Guide to Resources (ISBN 1-4116-3638-4)

    External links

    • Official USAF website
    • Official USAF Recruiting site
    • DoSomethingAmazing.com Official USAF media-based recruiting site
    • USAF History Support Office
    • Air Force Historical Research Agency
    • National Museum of the United States Air Force
    • Joint Fires Integration and Interoperability Team works with all branches
    • USAF emblems
    • USAF Personnel Search

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