Transcript Early Flight to World War I
Rebuilding for Space
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Weapon Systems
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Two key fighters developed
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McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
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General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
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Close air support led to A-10 Thunderbolt
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Rockwell B-1B Lancer
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Boeing E-3 Sentry (AWACS)
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Peacekeeper Missile
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Second Generation Weapons
Stealth aircraft
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Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk Northrop B-2 Spirit New airlifter
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McDonnell Douglas C-17 Globemaster Boeing/Grumman E-8 Joint STARS New, advance fighter
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Lockheed Martin F-22
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Military Operations in the 80’s
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Grenada
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Prime Minister killed in coup in 83 and increased influx of Russian/Cuban influence US objectives
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Protect US citizens, 1000 medical students Neutralize hostile Grenadian/Cuban elements Restore the legitimate government Operation URGENT FURY
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Army Rangers and 82nd Airborne Division Supported by Air Force resources
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Military Ops in the 80’s “ Grenada”
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Lessons Learned
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All services must plan and coordinate
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jointly before the operation occurs Applying overwhelming force quickly is the key to victory
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Military Ops in the 80’s “ Libya”
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Muammar Qaddafi linked to terrorism and specific bombing of disco in Berlin Libyan targets struck in Apr 86 Operation EL DORADO CANYON
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AF F-111s Navy and Marine aircraft Four of five main targets severely damaged
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Military Ops in the 80’s “Libya”
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Lessons Learned
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Superb joint coordination
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US able to strike terrorists when targets were identified
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That the US was willing to strike terrorist targets
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Military Ops in the 80’s “ Panama”
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General Noriega
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Indicted on drug trafficking charges US forces harassed in the Canal Zone Implied threats to security of the Canal
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Marine Lt killed in an incident President Bush ordered Operation JUST CAUSE
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Military Ops in the 80’s “ Panama”
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Objectives of Operation JUST CAUSE
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Remove Noriega from power Safeguard the Panama Canal Restore the democratic government in Panama Dec 89 operation began
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AC-130 Spectre gunships used First use of F-117 Noriega surrenders after seeking refuge in Vatican embassy
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Military Ops in the 80’s “ Panama”
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Lessons Learned
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Strike quickly with overwhelming force using mobility, surprise, and precision
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Army and Marines recognized the need for light deployable forces
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Joint coordination had vastly improved since Grenada!
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Summary
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