PRECISION GUIDED MUNITIONS

OTS Topic

Stealth, Information Technology and Precision Strike Make Force Dominance Work.


May 2011
Compiled by Bibliography Branch
Muir S. Fairchild Research Information Center
Maxwell AFB, AL


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Internet Resources


IHS Jane's: Defence & Security Intelligence & Analysis.  Missiles and Rockets.
Available online at: http://jmr.janes.com/public/jmr/index.shtml
Links to current defense news and articles.

Military.com.  Equipment Guide--Air Munitions.  San Francisco, CA, Military Advantage, Inc., 2005.
Available online at: http://www.military.com/Resources/EQG/EQGmain?file=EG_Air_Munitions&cat=o&lev=2

Smart Weapons.  Alexandria, VA, GlobalSecurity.org, 2004.
Available online at: http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/munitions/smart.htm

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Books


Echevarria, Antulio Joseph, II.  Preparing for One War and Getting Another?  Carlisle, PA, Strategic Studies Institute, 2010.  38 p.
This monograph examines the fundamental argument that America’s adversaries are shifting more toward irregular methods due to the demonstrated prowess of the U.S. military at conventional warfare.
Also available online at: http://www.strategicstudiesinstitute.army.mil/pdffiles/PUB1021.pdf
Book call no.: 355.343 E18p

Freier, Nathan.  The New Balance: Limited Armed Stabilization and the Future of U.S. Landpower.  Carlisle, PA, Peacekeeping and Stability Operations Institute and Strategic Studies Institute, 2009.  101 p.
Also available online at: http://www.strategicstudiesinstitute.army.mil/pdffiles/PUB915.pdf
Book call no.: 355.028 F862n

Global Trends 2025: A Transformed World.  Washington, National Intelligence Council, 2008.  99 p.
Also available online at: http://www.dni.gov/nic/PDF_2025/2025_Global_Trends_Final_Report.pdf
Book call no.: 303.490905 G562 2008

Jane's Air-Launched Weapons, edited by Duncan Lennox and Arthur Rees.  Alexandria, VA, Jane's Information Group, 2010.  900 p.
Book call no.: 358.4182 J33 2010

Jane's Land-Based Air Defense.  Alexandria, VA, Jane's Information Group, 2004.  637 p.
Book call no.: 623.405 J33 17th ed 2004/2005

Koplow, David A.  Death by Moderation: The U.S. Military's Quest for Useable Weapons.  New York, Cambridge University Press, 2010.  263 p.
Book call no.: 355.80973 K83d

Krepinevich, Andrew F.  7 Deadly Scenarios: A Military Futurist Explores War in the 21st Century.  New York, Bantam Dell, 2009.  334 p.
"This book describes the changing face of war in the twenty-first century and identifies seven deadly scenarios that threaten our security in the crucial years ahead." - Summary.
Book call no.: 355.033073 K92s

Mets, David R.  RPAs: Revolution or Retrogression?  Maxwell AFB, AL, Air University Press, Air Force Research Institute, 2010.  31 p.
Book call no.: 623.7469 M594r

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Documents (Student Research)


Brown, Richard A.  Evaluation of Joint Precision Airdrop System Aircraft Integration Concepts Utilizing Activity-Based Methodology.  Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Air Force Institute of Technology, 2008.  255 p.
Doc. call no.: M-U 39567-5 B8792e

Jordan, Larry R., Jr.  Hybrid War: Is the U.S. Army Ready for the Face of 21st Century Warfare?  Fort Leavenworth, KS, U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, 2008.  67 p.
Also available online at: http://handle.dtic.mil/100.2/ADA502164
Doc. call no.: M-U 42022 J824h

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Periodicals


Air-Launched Weapons.  Sea Power 53:84-88 January 2010.
"The article offers information on the particulars of the different air-launched weapons of the U.S. Navy." - Abstract.
Also available online at: http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=f5h&AN=47791044&site=ehost-live

Bacon, Lance M.  Artillery Gets More Accurate, Lethal.  Army Times 71:22-23 November 15, 2010.
Also available online at: NewsBank

Correll, John T.  The Emergence of Smart Bombs.  Air Force Magazine 93:60-64 March 2010.
Also available online at: http://www.airforce-magazine.com/MagazineArchive/Pages/2010/March%202010/0310bombs.aspx

Croxon, J. Paul.  Experimental Explosives: Airmen Turn Legacy Bombs into Precision Munitions.  Airman 54:24-27 January-February 2010.
"The article discusses experimental munitions technologies and new bomb technology being developed at the Air Armament Center (AAC) at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida." - Abstract.
Also available online at: http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=f5h&AN=48143940&site=ehost-live

Gillespie, Paul G.  Weapons of Choice: The Development of Precision Guided Munitions.  Air Power History 56:45 Winter 2009.
Also available online at: http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=47391112&site=ehost-live

Gourley, Scott R.  Army Continues Precision Fires Analysis.  Army 60:50-53 July 2010.
Also available online at: http://search.proquest.com/docview/749326092?accountid=4332

Gourley, Scott R.  Fires: 'Balance' is the Key.  Army 60:54-57 July 2010.
Also available online at: http://search.proquest.com/docview/749325894?accountid=4332

Grant, Rebecca.  The Evolution of Airpower under Gates.  Air Force Magazine 94:54-57 February 2011.
Also available online at: http://www.airforce-magazine.com/MagazineArchive/Pages/2011/February%202011/0211gates.aspx

Hambling, David.  New Laser-Guided Rockets Upgrade Helicopter Attack.  Defense Technology International 4:20 April 2010.

Hewson, Robert.  Briefing: Laser-Guided Rockets.  Jane's Defence Weekly 47:24-29 May 12, 2010.

Ismail, M. Hanif.  Next Generation Air-to-ground Missiles: Deadly Precise.  Asian Defence Journal, pp 16-18, October 2009.

Kopp, Carlo.  Technological Impact on Close Air Support.  Defence Today 8:50-53 October 2010.

Osborn, Kris.  U.S. Army May Convert Rocket into Precision-Guided Weapon.  Defense News 24:30 February 16, 2009.

Pengelley, Rupert.  Artillery, Rockets and Mortars Answer the Call for Precision.  Jane's International Defence Review 42:48-50+ October 2009.

Ralston, David C. and Hollis, Patrecia Slayden.  Precision-Guided Munitions for BCT (Brigade Combat Team) Commanders.  Infantry 98:19-23 March-June 2009.
"The article discusses the benefit of tactical precision-guided munitions (PGM) to U.S. brigade combat team (BCT) commanders." - Abstract.
Also available online at: http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=f5h&AN=44043770&site=ehost-live

Reed, John.  U.S. Targets Precision Arms for 21st-Century Wars: Seeks Capability to Strike Targets from Safe Range.  Defense News 25:11+ March 22, 2010.
Also available online at: NewsBank

Ripley, Tim.  Briefing: Close Air Support.  Jane's Defence Weekly 46:38-43 November 4, 2009.

Ruehrmund, James C., Jr. and Bowie, Christopher J.  Arsenal of Airpower.  Air Force Magazine 94:77-81 February 2011.
Also available online at: http://www.airforce-magazine.com/MagazineArchive/Pages/2011/February%202011/0211arsenal.aspx

Vego, Milan.  Long Range Surface Ship Launched Precision Weapons-Decisive for Expeditionary Warfare?  Naval Forces 30, no. 6:54-56+ 2009.

White, Andrew.  One-Shot Wonders: Sniper System Technology Emerges from Call to Arms.  Jane's International Defence Review 43:59-63+ April 2010.

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