VISION and MISSION
VISION
The Air Force recognizes a vision with clarity, challenges and practical possibilities. The Air Force has set its vision on the basis of its mission. The Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand, B.E. 2007, Section 77 and the Ministry of Defense Organizing Act, B.E. Vision of the Air Force 2019 as follows:
"Leading Air Force in the region
(One of the Best Air Forces in ASEAN)"
Air Force aims to develop into "Leading Air Force in the region" or "One of the Best Air Forces in ASEAN", in other words, is an Air Force with capabilities in all dimensions at level 1 in 3 of the ASEAN region on the basis of In order to ensure systematic, concrete and sustainable progress towards the Air Force vision, the Air Force has set the focus of the development direction in each phase as follows:
Phase 1, 2008-2011 The Digital Air Force (DAF) has the capability to perform combat and non-combat operations to respond to all kinds of threats. The Air Force must be able to apply digital technology primarily. and integrate air power technology network technology and information technology In order to perform missions of the Air Force quickly, appropriately, according to the needs of all situations This will be the basis for development into Network Centric Operations (NCO)
Phase 2 2012 - 2015 Network Centric Air Force (NCAF) is capable of combat operations and non-combat operations To respond to all types of threats, including new threats in the era of Network Centric Warfare (NCW), the Air Force must be able to apply the concept of Network Centered Operations (NCO). ) completely and must be able to use network technology and tactical data link systems on a self-sufficient basis.
Phase 3 2016 - 2019 The Air Force moves towards "Leading Air Force in the region" by using digital technology and network-centric operations (NCO) concepts in combat operations. and non-combat operations to respond to all kinds of threats effectively on the basis of self-reliance as much as possible.
The Air Force recognizes a vision with clarity, challenges and practical possibilities. The Air Force has set its vision on the basis of its mission. The Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand, B.E. 2007, Section 77 and the Ministry of Defense Organizing Act, B.E. Vision of the Air Force 2019 as follows:
"Leading Air Force in the region
(One of the Best Air Forces in ASEAN)"
Air Force aims to develop into "Leading Air Force in the region" or "One of the Best Air Forces in ASEAN", in other words, is an Air Force with capabilities in all dimensions at level 1 in 3 of the ASEAN region on the basis of In order to ensure systematic, concrete and sustainable progress towards the Air Force vision, the Air Force has set the focus of the development direction in each phase as follows:
Phase 1, 2008-2011 The Digital Air Force (DAF) has the capability to perform combat and non-combat operations to respond to all kinds of threats. The Air Force must be able to apply digital technology primarily. and integrate air power technology network technology and information technology In order to perform missions of the Air Force quickly, appropriately, according to the needs of all situations This will be the basis for development into Network Centric Operations (NCO)
Phase 2 2012 - 2015 Network Centric Air Force (NCAF) is capable of combat operations and non-combat operations To respond to all types of threats, including new threats in the era of Network Centric Warfare (NCW), the Air Force must be able to apply the concept of Network Centered Operations (NCO). ) completely and must be able to use network technology and tactical data link systems on a self-sufficient basis.
Phase 3 2016 - 2019 The Air Force moves towards "Leading Air Force in the region" by using digital technology and network-centric operations (NCO) concepts in combat operations. and non-combat operations to respond to all kinds of threats effectively on the basis of self-reliance as much as possible.
MISSION
Legal mission
The Air Force is responsible for preparing the Air Force. and protect the kingdom with the development of the country and solving problems when conflicts arise at various levels by maintaining the readiness of the capability at all times by enhancing the potential of air power with quality and possessing modern technology Including having good relations with friends and maintaining a strong commitment to legal missions, especially in the preservation of national interests. and national development according to strategic concepts
Assigned mission
To be ready to operate in both modern equipment able to work with foreign countries with personnel in the form of aircraft units / units - operations / officers with various types of expertise to perform missions assigned together with foreign forces which tends to increase sequentially, including peacekeeping humanitarian aid and disaster relief
Legal mission
The Air Force is responsible for preparing the Air Force. and protect the kingdom with the development of the country and solving problems when conflicts arise at various levels by maintaining the readiness of the capability at all times by enhancing the potential of air power with quality and possessing modern technology Including having good relations with friends and maintaining a strong commitment to legal missions, especially in the preservation of national interests. and national development according to strategic concepts
Assigned mission
To be ready to operate in both modern equipment able to work with foreign countries with personnel in the form of aircraft units / units - operations / officers with various types of expertise to perform missions assigned together with foreign forces which tends to increase sequentially, including peacekeeping humanitarian aid and disaster relief
OBLIGATION
Prepare
Air Force must prepare for missions under Proper organization of combat forces and support under management, training, personnel development. and procurement of armaments to be able to deploy various levels of operational forces to their full capacity In normal times, the base is set up as the main operating air base. front air base special operations air base backup air base and a special airport including the assembly of forces with the decision-making unit with operating centers at each level Able to command and control as mandated To facilitate the use of air power both in the country and abroad.
Use force
air disaster surveillance This includes controlling traffic routes in and out of the country. In times of war, it is ready to use air force in strategizing with other forces, including war operations that use force in defense of the country. protection of national interests and resolving conflicts at all levels At the same time, the Air Force is ready to use the Air Force for the development of the country and helping the people. as well as participating in solving important national problems in times of various crises, such as disaster relief caused by accidents or natural disasters. anti crime drug suppression exploration and conservation of natural resources environmental protection and restoration of public disasters
Source: Air Force Strategy 2008 - 2019 (Update 2014)
Prepare
Air Force must prepare for missions under Proper organization of combat forces and support under management, training, personnel development. and procurement of armaments to be able to deploy various levels of operational forces to their full capacity In normal times, the base is set up as the main operating air base. front air base special operations air base backup air base and a special airport including the assembly of forces with the decision-making unit with operating centers at each level Able to command and control as mandated To facilitate the use of air power both in the country and abroad.
Use force
air disaster surveillance This includes controlling traffic routes in and out of the country. In times of war, it is ready to use air force in strategizing with other forces, including war operations that use force in defense of the country. protection of national interests and resolving conflicts at all levels At the same time, the Air Force is ready to use the Air Force for the development of the country and helping the people. as well as participating in solving important national problems in times of various crises, such as disaster relief caused by accidents or natural disasters. anti crime drug suppression exploration and conservation of natural resources environmental protection and restoration of public disasters
Source: Air Force Strategy 2008 - 2019 (Update 2014)