In future conflicts, military space forces will likely face challenges ranging from defending against opposing systems to dealing with rapidly changing technology and support needs. The Air Force describes its vision for responding to these challenges as operationally responsive space (ORS). Operation Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom clearly demonstrated the force- multiplication effect of space systems on US military capabilities. Precision- guided munitions; global, high-speed communications; and enhanced situational awareness all contributed to the rapid destruction of the Iraqi military. Unfortunately, future opponents observed the United States dependence on space systems. To win the next war, this nation must prepare to respond to opposing space and counterspace systems. General Lance Lord, USAF, retired, former commander of Air Force Space Command, points to ORS as one way of shaping this response. According to a draft study of ORS, it 'will provide an affordable capability to promptly, accurately, and decisively position and operate national and military assets in and through space and near space. ORS will be fully integrated and interoperable with current and future architectures and provide space services and effects to war fighters and other uses. ORS is a vision for transforming future space and near space operations, integration, and acquisition, all at a lower cost.'.


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    Title :

    Operationally Responsive Space: A Vision for the Future of Military Space


    Contributors:
    L. Doggrell (author)

    Publication date :

    2006


    Size :

    8 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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