Military Operations

Air Force Core Missions and Joint FunctionsNameInstitutional affiliationAirForce Core Missions and Joint FunctionsIntroduction United States Air Force is one of the eight uniformed forces that is in charge of the aerial warfare (Air Force, 2013a). Even though the Air Force is exclusively an aerial force, it collaborates with other sister forces such as US Army and US Navyand friendly forces from different parts of the world. The US Air Force operates under the Department of the Air Force within the larger Department of Defense (Air Force, 2013a). This essay will analyze the influence of the Air Force Core Missions on Joint Functions and practical implication the relationship has on the Airmen. Air Force Core MissionsAir Force being the principal aerial force, its primary responsibility is to protect the country against any aerial aggression or attack. However, the Air Force can also provide aerial support to other sister forces like US Army and government agencies during disasters. Since its formation in 1947, the Air Force has maintained its five core missions (Air Force, 2013a). The core missions include air and space