PAF Airpower Centre of Excellence
PAF Airpower Centre of Excellence | |
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Active | 22 February 2016 – present |
Country | Pakistan |
Allegiance | Pakistan |
Branch | Pakistan Air Force |
Type | Research and Development Establishment |
Role | Planning and Development of Airpower and Air Warfare Doctrines and Strategies |
Part of | Central Air Command, Pakistan Air Force |
Garrison/HQ | PAF Base Mushaf |
Nickname(s) | PAF ACE |
The PAF Airpower Centre of Excellence or PAF ACE is an airpower and air warfare research and development facility of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) based at PAF Base Mushaf, Sargodha, Pakistan.[1][2]
Operationally, PAF ACE has the status of a Wing under the PAF's Central Air Command (CAC), with four fighter squadrons of the PAF's Combat Commanders' School (CCS) under its command.[3]
PAF ACE is geared primarily towards the planning and development of airpower and air warfare doctrines and strategies and linking airpower research, air combat doctrines and strategies with air combat operations to orchestrate effective military air campaigns.[2]
History[]
Earth-breaking of PAF ACE was done at PAF Base Mushaf on 22 February 2016.[2]
In 2016, the PAF's Combat Commanders' School (CCS) was placed under the operational command of PAF ACE.[3]
Mission[]
PAC ACE is tasked with the planning and development of airpower and air warfare doctrines and strategies, and towards building a country's capacity to undertake effective air warfare operations. Specifically, PAF ACE aims to build the capacity of air forces to effectively utilize their intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR), and precision-strike assets and capabilities in an effective manner.[1]
PAF ACE is open to air forces from countries deemed friendly to Pakistan.[4]
See also[]
- Pakistan Air Force Academy, Risalpur
- Combat Commanders' School, Sargodha
- PAF Air War College, Karachi
References[]
- ^ a b "Pakistan's Airpower Centre of Excellence (ACE)". May 30, 2016.
- ^ a b c www.webspider.pk, Web Spider (pvt) Ltd. "PAF Airpower Centre of Excellence". www.hilal.gov.pk.
- ^ a b "Orbats". www.scramble.nl.
- ^ "PAF Airpower Centre of Excellence to be set up". www.thenews.com.pk.
- Pakistan Air Force
- Pakistan Air Force education and training
- Military of Pakistan
- 2016 establishments in Pakistan
- Military units and formations established in 2016