Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Preface
Contents
Figures and Tables
Acknowledgments
Abbreviations
Introduction
Considering the Libyan Air Campaign in Context
Why the Libyan Air Campaign Is Important
What This Book Is (and Is Not) About
Study Approach and Overview
Libya and the Arab Uprisings
The Debate over Intervention
U.N. Security Council Resolution 1973
Operation Odyssey Dawn
Transition to NATO Command
Operation Unified Protector
The Relief of Misrata
Operations Grind On
Increasing the Diplomatic Pressure
Emergence of the Western Front
The Fall of Tripoli
The Impact on NATO
Introduction
Libyan Airpower and Air Defenses: A Hollow and Marginalized Force
Between Awe and Exasperation: Perceptions of NATO Airpower
Targeting and Coordination with NATO
Conclusion
Introduction
Intervention
Deployment and Operations
Allies
Conclusions and Lessons
Introduction
U.S. Military Planning and Considerations
Evolving Strategic Guidance
The Coalition Coalesces
Concept of Operations
U.S. Forces Assigned
Operation Unified Protector
Conclusions
Introduction
Intervention and Initial UK Air Operations
The Transition to NATO Command
Lessons and Conclusions
Introduction
Why and How Did France Decide to Act?
The French Military Engagement
Learning from Libya
Libya and the Future of Warfare: A Model for Future Conflicts?
Introduction
The Political Scenario
ITAF Situation and Doctrine
Operational Summary
Discussion and Conclusions
Introduction
Beyond Rhetoric, Taking Action
Ready to Act, but Awaiting Consensus
An Opportunity to Lead
Adaptability and Impact
Air Refueling and Long-Range Patrol
Assessing Operation Mobile
RCAF and NATO: Lessons Observed
Introduction
Background
The Royal Danish Air Force
The Royal Norwegian Air Force
The Belgian Air Force
The Royal Netherlands Air Force
Lessons and Conclusions
Introduction
The Swedish Decision to Participate in the Intervention
The Swedish Contribution: "Operation Karakal"
Challenges to the Swedish Contribution
Conclusions and Recommendations
Introduction
The Road to Arab State Intervention
Qatar, the UAE, and Jordan Join the Coalition
Air Combat Operations
Arab Diplomatic and Political Pressure Continues
Direct Support to Opposition Ground Forces
Stepping Up the Training and Air-Ground Integration
Observations, Lessons, and Remaining Questions
What Was Achieved?
Airpower Ascendant but Not Abundant
Alliances and Partnerships
Is Libya a Model for the Future?
The Age of Airpower
A. Timeline of Events in Libya
B. Air Order of Battle
About the Authors
Bibliography