Assignment 1 – Analysis of INDOPACOM’s Key Adversarial Challenges
In this assignment, you will analyze concepts presented in the prerequisite courses (AIR-601S, Air and Space Missions; AIR-602S, Air and Space in Joint Operations; and JNT-601S, Joint Fundamentals) in the context of a contemporary strategic challenge. Through this detailed examination of the relationships between elements of an operational problem and elements of joint force operational approaches, you will gain a deeper understanding of the concepts, constructs and doctrine that enable joint operations.
Develop an 1,300-word essay according to the following prompt:
COMUSINDOPACOM, in testimony before the House Armed Services Committee in 2023Links to an external site., (https://www.pacom.mil/Media/Speeches-Testimony/Article/3369315/house-armed-services-committee-hasc-opening-remarks-april-2023/) described numerous “key adversarial challenges” to INDOPACOM and US interests. While there are many ways to explore these challenges, one important facet is to consider them through the lenses of the joint functions and Air Force core missions. Choose one of the five essay options below and conduct a thorough analysis of the listed “key adversarial challenge” and its associated Air Force core mission and joint function.
In your analysis, do the following three tasks.
In your analysis, do the following three tasks.
1. Briefly describe the purpose and scope of the joint function and Air Force core mission area.
2. Explain how the function/core mission area are impacted by the selected key adversarial challenge.
3. Based on material from the self-paced courses and other sources as desired, describe a US military strategy, concept, or anticipated future capability that should help mitigate any negative impact(s) that the INDOPACOM key challenge has on the associated joint function and/or core mission area.
Required Reading: COMUSINDOPACOM testimony to the House Armed Services Committee (2023)Links to an external site.