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10 Cards in this Set
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What are the four advantages of Space?
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1. Global View
2. Global Access 3. Persistence 4. Enhanced Space Perspective |
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What are the four Space Missions?
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1. Counterspace
2. Space Force Enhancement 3. Space Force Application 4. Space Force Support |
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Global View
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- Real time intelligence
- Deterrence - Presence to substitute forward deployment of forces - Enables warfighter to use new methods - Enhances the power of existing terrestrial forces |
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Global Access
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- No geographical boundaries and no terrestrial obstructions or limitations
- Unimpeded overflight |
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Persistence (Longevity)
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- Not tied to Earth or impeded by low-level atmosphere
- Absence of significant drag and other natural opposing forces |
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Enhanced Space Perspective
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- View universe; not distorted by Earth's atmosphere
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Counterspace
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- Offensive Counterspace
-- Deny space to enemy - Defensive Counterspace -- Protect/Assure space to ourselves/allies - Space SA -- Surveillance/Recon, missile warning, trying to understand space environment |
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Space Force Enhancement
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Capability to maximize the effectiveness of terrestrial forces; enabling/supporting
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Space Force Application
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Capability to execute missions and weapon systems operating from or through space; ICBM
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Space Force Support
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- Support for Space assets
-- Spacelift, satellite operations (C2 - Maintains Space capability) |
