| ID | 140563 |
| Title Proper | From rivals to partners |
| Other Title Information | airsea battle and the US air force–navy relationship |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Jones, Christopher M ; Marsh, Kevin |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | AirSea Battle (ASB) has generated significant publicity, controversy, and debate among scholars, analysts, commentators, and observers of US defense strategy. However, a research gap exists concerning formal analysis of the impact of the operational concept on the relationship between the US Air Force (USAF) and the US Navy (USN). The impact of the ASB operational concept on the USAF–USN relationship is examined across the issue areas of strategy, budgets, weapons procurement, and training. These four issue areas represent important areas of historical conflict and competition between the Air Force and Navy. The conclusion is that ASB is ushering in a new era of Air Force–Navy partnership that advances the inter-service dynamic from “jointness” toward integration. The emergent USAF–USN partnership therefore represents a significant development in US defense politics and defense strategy. |
| `In' analytical Note | Defense and Security Analysis Vol. 31, No.3; Sep 2015: p.246-259 |
| Journal Source | Defense and Security Analysis Vol: 31 No 3 |
| Key Words | Defense Strategy ; US Navy ; US Air Force ; AirSea Battle ; Defense Politics |