Air war against ISIS holds lessons for future battles

Summary

KEY POINTS:

1. The air campaign against ISIS: Complex and intense, with resource challenges.
2. Recommendations: Revise doctrine, improve targeting, modify asset allocation, enhance battlespace management, and prioritize self-defence rules.
3. The intensity of bombing: Significantly higher than in previous conflicts, with a large number of munitions dropped.
4. Challenges: Shortages in ISR assets and precision-guided munitions.
5. Airpower's role: Crucial in defeating ISIS, but more aggression wouldn't have changed the timeline significantly.

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References

• OPERATION OKRA: AIR WAR COLLECTION | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)

Source Information:

• Article Source: Air Force Times - Bias and Credibility - Media Bias/Fact Check (HIGH CREDIBILITY)
• RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC.