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Shaping

Requires an Expeditionary Approach

A Changing Military Paradigm

• Cold War Air Force -- Threat-Based
  • Focused on Containment -- Big wars
  • Large forward presence -- fight-in-place strategy
  • Operating from bases with large infrastructures

• 21st Century Air Force -- Smaller, Capabilities-Based
  • Focused on Global Engagement -- Full Spectrum Shaping
  • Still forward based, but Responding around the world
  • Operating from bare bases with limited infrastructure
  • Force protection remains a high priority

Responding

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