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Space as a Strategic Geography

Pete Wooding
Australian Defence Force
 

How well do Commanders know Aviator's understanding of National Power? Is there a knowledge gap? Does it matter?

Education is highly valued in the Air Force, with the acquisition of highly specialised skills and expertise being an integral component of one's career progression. Training comes in various forms, including mandatory, specialist, on-the-job, and professional military education. In addition to these forms of training, members of the Air Force have access to opportunities for scholarship, where they can apply for graduate programs at Masters and PhD level through civilian universities. These programs afford individuals the chance to focus on a particular "problem" for Defence, dedicating an extended period of time to research and scholarship.

Airbases do not feature significantly in the history of air power unless they are denied.