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• If additional references are used, they must be drawn from reputable and scholarly sources. These may include academic publications, books from established historians, official government documents, respected think tanks, and recognized academic institutions such as leading universities.

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01. How does ADF-I-3’s definition of airmindedness influence leadership development and professional military education in the RAAF?

02. In what ways does ADF-I-3 address the challenges of operating air power across legal, ethical, and cultural boundaries in multinational environments?

03. How does the emphasis on agility and adaptive basing reshape Australia’s air power posture in the Indo-Pacific? 

The ADF Air Power: Ed1, 2023—is the Australian Defence Force's official guide to air power.

OVERVIEW: The ADF-I-3 ADF Air Power Edition 1 (2023) is a foundational doctrinal publication developed by the Australian Defence Force to guide the understanding, planning, and employment of air power in integrated operations. It provides a common language and REFERENCE point for air power practitioners, emphasizing the characteristics, contributions, and considerations relevant to air power in both national and multinational contexts. The publication highlights agility, reach, persistence, resilience, and payload as defining attributes of air power and positions it as a critical component of joint force integration. Its structured format enables consistent interpretation and application across all levels of command.

ADF INTEGRATION DOCTRINE ADF AIR POWER 3 SERIES | OPERATIONS EDITION 1 (2023)

• Download available from: The RAAF Air and Space Power Centre here:

• ADF INTEGRATION DOCTRINE ADF Air Power 3 Series | Operations Edition 1

GLOSSARY

01.   Air Power: The total strength of a nation's ability to conduct and influence activities in, through, and from the air.
02.   Airmindedness: The intellectual, cultural, and professional approach air power practitioners bring to the planning and use of air power.
03.   Agility: The capacity of air power to rapidly transition between tasks or theatres in response to evolving operational conditions.
04.   Persistence: The ability of air power to sustain operations over time or maintain presence in key areas.
05.   Reach: The geographic extent over which air power can deliver effects.
06.   Resilience: The ability of air power systems and personnel to recover from disruptions or sustain effectiveness under pressure.
07.   Air Domain: The physical medium extending upward from the earth’s surface, where aircraft operate and military activities occur.
08.   Integrated Force: A military force composed of joint capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains, coordinated to achieve common objectives.
09.   Doctrine: Authoritative guidance that outlines fundamental principles by which military forces guide their actions in support of national objectives.
10.   ISR: Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance—an essential function of air power involving information collection and processing.

KEY POINTS

01.   Purpose and Scope: ADF-I-3 provides a shared baseline of understanding for ADF personnel and partners, explaining how air power fits into integrated operations across strategic, operational, and tactical levels. It aims to support planning, education, and the development of Defence mastery.

02.   Airmindedness: This concept underscores the human element of air power. It describes the mindset required of air power practitioners—characterised by adaptability, technical proficiency, and a deep understanding of the air domain's unique challenges and opportunities.

03.   Characteristics of Air Power: The document defines five core characteristics—agility, reach, persistence, resilience, and payload—that together explain air power's value. These traits help commanders determine the suitability and limitations of air power in specific scenarios.

04.   Air Domain Attributes: The air domain is described as ubiquitous, dynamic, and bounded by physical and operational constraints like weather, terrain, and international legal frameworks. Understanding these factors is essential for effective air operations.

05.   Integration with Joint and National Power: ADF-I-3 reinforces that air power is not a standalone capability. Its effectiveness depends on coordination with land, maritime, cyber, and space forces, as well as broader government and allied partnerships.

06.   Air Power Contributions: The document categorises air power roles into distinct contributions—control of the air, strike, mobility, ISR, air command and control, airbase operations, and technical support. Each is explained with context for how they function within joint operations.

07.   Agile Operations and Adaptive Basing: ADF air power is expected to operate flexibly from diverse locations. This includes the ability to deploy rapidly, use austere or dispersed airfields, and shift tactics to complicate adversary targeting.

08.   Human and Ethical Considerations: The publication acknowledges that ethical, legal, cultural, and human factors shape air power employment. It also notes gender and societal norms in operational environments as planning considerations.

09.   Doctrine as Living Guidance: While ADF-I-3 is authoritative, it emphasizes that doctrine requires judgement in application. It is not a fixed rulebook but a flexible framework responsive to changing technologies and strategic needs.

10.   Education and Mastery: The document encourages continuous learning and professional development. It supports air power literacy among non-specialists and fosters shared understanding across Services and domains.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

01.   Department of Defence (Australia) (2023) ADF-I-3 ADF Air Power: Edition 1. Canberra: Department of Defence. [Chapter: Entire Document]
02.   Department of Defence (Australia) (2022) Defence Capability Manual, v1.2. Canberra: Department of Defence. [Chapter: Capability Frameworks]
03.   Meilinger, P.S. (2001) Airwar: Theory and Practice. London: Frank Cass. [Chapter: Doctrine and Planning]
04.   LaSala, P.J. (ed.) (1999) Air and Space Power: Theory and Doctrine. Colorado Springs: Forbes Custom Publishing. [Chapter: Foundations of Doctrine]
05.   Builder, C.H. (1989) The Icarus Syndrome. New Brunswick: Transaction Publishers. [Chapter: Doctrine and Culture]
06.   Burke, R., Fowler, M. and Matisek, J. (2022) Military Strategy, Joint Operations, and Airpower. Washington, DC: Georgetown University Press. [Chapter: Air Power in Joint Contexts]