Abstract
Abstract : For the first time in history, space systems were employed during the Persian Gulf War at not only the strategic level of war, but also at the operational and tactical levels as well. Space-borne assets had a dramatic effect on the ability of the operational level commander to successfully plan and prosecute a comprehensive warfighting campaign. This paper outlines the mission capabilities of U.S. Space Command, and its components, and examines how space assets contributed to concrete, coherent military action at the operational level of war in support of the ultimate national political goals and objectives. The impact of space forces during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm, specifically force enhancement assets, is examined and six implications for the future are offered.... Space, DESERT SHIELD/DESERT STORM, Force enhancement, Weather, Navigation, Satellites, Communications, Warning, DSCS, DSP, DMSP, GPS
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