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Esta comunidade, criada em 2011 e com sede no IESM, pretende ser um espaço de partilha de informação e de discussão sobre assuntos do âmbito da aeronáutica.
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- Airpower’s Effectiveness in Support of National PolicyPublication . Vicente, JoãoAbstract Since the dawn of manned flight, airpower theorists have debated its effectiveness. This study will consider airpower in its broad sense, addressing the “total” airpower contribution to influence adversary’s political behavior, thus supporting the achievement of the national policy objectives. Although highly situational and with controversial narratives, this essay will argue that airpower’s effectiveness in support of national policy has significantly improved since 1945. Moreover, the study of airpower unveils certain commonalities which have affected its effectiveness. This essay will highlight some of these factors in a trinity which considers the scope of objectives, adversary’s strategy, and airpower’s strategy. It concludes that to be effective, airpower does not need to win wars singlehandedly. It only needs to provide flexible options to be used by the decision makers when willing to use force to compel a change of adversary’s behavior. Resumo Desde os primórdios do voo tripulado que os teóricos do poder aéreo debatem a sua eficácia. Este estudo considera o poder aéreo na sua definição ampla, abordando a sua contribuição total no sentido de influenciar o comportamento político do adversário, contribuindo dessa forma para a consecução dos objectivos políticos nacionais. Este artigo argumenta que a eficácia do poder aéreo em apoio dos objectivos políticos nacionais, se bem que fortemente contextualizada, tem aumentado significativamente desde 1945. Esta constatação baseia-se no estudo de factores comuns que têm influenciado a eficácia do poder aéreo. Este estudo irá articular alguns desses factores considerando uma trindade de objectivos, estratégia adversária, e estratégia do poder aéreo. Conclui que o poder aéreo, para ser eficaz, não necessita de ganhar as guerras de forma isolada. Basta apenas que forneça opções flexíveis, que possam ser utilizadas pelos decisores políticos, sempre que desejem utilizar a força para coagir uma mudança comportamental do adversário.
- George Kenney and William Tunner: A brief analysis of two iconic air leadersPublication . Vicente, JoãoWhat judgments and decisions are made by air leaders when faced with challenges? Moreover, how to make airpower effective in solving strategic challenges? These questions epitomize the nature of this essay. Practicing leadership in warfare it’s like teaching parenthood. Therefore, examining past experiences it’s the only way to answer those questions and prepare for future wars. Following this approach, this paper will scrutinize the experiences of two “iconic air leaders”. Generals George Kenney in the Pacific, and William Tunner in the “Hump.” The analysis will be framed by a trinity of context, commander, and operational template. The context will reveal the strategic challenges. On the other hand, the commander dimension consists of his personality and the influence over the command system, including aspects as relationships (with superiors, subordinates or allies), formative experiences (both professional and technical), and trust. Finally, operational templates are designed by the commander to solve strategic challenges, and involve troops, technology, and thinking. These concepts and interactions will be merged throughout the analysis unveiling several commonalities which are paramount to the success of an air leader. This paper will then argue for the importance of formative experiences; the ability to create and nurture relationships; and the vision to innovate by creating and adjusting operational templates.