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education and training.
To effectively respond to various types of surface, underwater, and airborne
threats, the Navy is operating its multidimensional forces in an integrated manner
by acquiring next-generation submarines, destroyers, frigates and patrol killer
mediums, Aegis-class destroyers, maritime patrol aircraft, and maritime operations
helicopters. The Marine Corps will further develop its capabilities to carry out a
diverse range of missions including multidimensional and high-speed amphibious
operations and the defense of strategic islands. Chapter 3

Air Force The Air Force is composed of the Air Force Headquarters, Air
Force Operations Command, and other operational and support
units. Key organizations and assets of the Air Force are shown in [Chart 3-4].

[Chart 3-4] Key Organizations and Assets of the Air Force

Air Force HQ

Air Force Operations Logistics Command Training and Doctrine
Command Command
Air Mobility and
Air Combat Command Air Defense Missile Command Air Defense Control Command
Reconnaissance Command

Troops Fighter aircraft Transport aircraft Surveillance and Training aircraft Helicopters
Approx. 65,000 Approx. 410 Approx. 50 control aircraft Approx. 190 Approx. 40 Air Force
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The Air Force Operations Command commands overall air operations and 7)
Operations aimed at
conducts counter-air (CA) operations , air interdiction (AI) operations , and close neutralizing or destroying
7)
8)
the enemy’s aerospace
air support (CAS) operations as well as operations to effectively counter nuclear, forces and anti-air system
9)
to gain air superiority
missile, and long-range artillery threats. The Air Combat Command executes
8)
assigned combat missions under the control of the Air Force Operations Command Operations aimed
at restricting the
and ensures that all combat mission aircraft exert their combat power. The Air enemy’s augmentation,
Mobility and Reconnaissance Command is responsible for air mobility and aerial replenishment, and
mobility before its military
refueling, surveillance and reconnaissance, early warning and air control, special capabilities can be used
by stopping, disrupting,
missions, and search-and-rescue (SAR) missions, and ensures that the air mobility delaying, or destroying
them
forces exert their combat power. The Air Defense Missile Command is in charge of
9)
defense against a variety of airborne threats, such as ballistic missiles and aircraft, Operations consisting of
attacking the enemy’s
while the Air Defense Control Command is responsible for air control, aerial military forces close to
friendly forces to support
surveillance, aircraft identification, and air operation support within the Korean friendly forces’ surface
attack, counterattack, or
peninsula theater. defense operations

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