Air force

Air force

An branch of the military establishment that is responsible for aerial warfare as distinct from an army, navy or other branch. Typically, air forces are responsible for gaining control of the air, carrying out strategic and tactical bombing missions and providing support to surface forces.

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Services

Military; Air force

As related to security assistance, includes any service, test, inspection, repair, training, publication, technical or other assistance, or defence information used for the purpose of furnishing ...

Space coordinating authority

Military; Air force

An authority in theatre to coordinate joint space operations and integrate space capabilities. SCA can be retained by the JFC but is generally delegated down to the functional component commander ...

Space forces

Military; Air force

The space and terrestrial systems, equipment, facilities, organizations, and personnel necessary to access, use and, if directed, control space for national security. Operational military units ...

Space capability

Military; Air force

1. The ability of a space asset to accomplish a mission. 2. The ability of a terrestrial-based asset to accomplish a mission in space (e.g., a ground-based or airborne laser capable of negating a ...

Space assets

Military; Air force

A generic term which may refer to any of the following individually or in combination: space systems, individual parts of a space system, space personnel, or supporting infrastructure.