"This paper examines the significant characteristics of air power vis-̀a-vis the emerging threat trends and then suggests a possible way for future employment of small air forces. It suggests an employment methodology that is tailored, yet sufficiently adaptable to achieve battle space superiority and allied effects that are necessary in the future threat environment. The paper contends that the changing nature of war and therefore the application of military force necessitates the development of innovative employment concepts for military forces to be effective. This has special significance in the case of small forces. This paper will add to the ongoing debate regarding the best way to employ air power in support of the government's security initiatives."--page iii.

"August 2005."