After 78-days of offensive counterair operations during Operation Allied Force, U.S. and NATO forces failed to neutralize the Serbian integrated air defense system. The less than modern integrated air defense system continued to function and engage Allied aircraft suggesting we are not prepared to neutralize a state-of-the-art air defense system. Through critical a analysis of Operation Allied Force and Joint Task Force Noble Anvil, this paper discusses three operational shortfalls in our ability to conduct offensive counterair and the potential impact on achieving air dominance in future operations against a modern integrated air defense system. In addition, the author makes recommendations to the JFC to improve our ability to seize and maintain air dominance during future operations.


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    Title :

    Ofensive Counterair During Operation Allied Force: Operational Shortfalls and Implications


    Contributors:
    C. L. Shay (author)

    Publication date :

    2000


    Size :

    24 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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