On employing Air Power for the benefit of the Ground Force

Abstract

This is a reflection on the application of Air Power, particularly with the Land Force, addressing its ability to conduct modern combat and guarantee success in war, due to the flexibility of air assets. With a qualitative bias, the research method used was the deductive and bibliographical basis, supported by content analysis, proposing a reflection on Air Power, essentially, it seeks to broaden the horizon regarding the propositions of Douhet, Mitchell, Seversky and Warden, demonstrating Army Aviation action at the operational and tactical levels. It is suggested the potential of organizational innovation, influencing the restructuring and the business model of the Land Force. Finally, the study suggests that a strictly strategic employment maturity, in view of the participation not only of the air force at the strategic level but also of the Land Force at the operational and tactical level in the recent fighting, the capacity of the Army Aviation means to provide the necessary support to the surface troops, thus reinforcing the capabilities of the Ground Force.