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'''Operation Noble Eagle''' (ONE) is a [[North American Aerospace Defense Command]] (NORAD) initiative to help to safeguard North American skies. The ongoing operation began [[September 14]], [[2001]], in response to the [[September 11, 2001 attacks|September 11 terrorist attacks]], after which [[Canada]] |
'''Operation Noble Eagle''' (ONE) is a [[North American Aerospace Defense Command]] (NORAD) initiative to help to safeguard North American skies. The ongoing operation began [[September 14]], [[2001]], in response to the [[September 11, 2001 attacks|September 11 terrorist attacks]], after which [[Canada]]. This operation was conducted under the [[Operation Garden Plot|Garden Plot]] contingency plan. |
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This operation was conducted under the [[Operation Garden Plot|Garden Plot]] contingency plan. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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Operation Noble Eagle is a [[North American Aerospace Defense Command]] (NORAD) initiative to help to safeguard North American skies, and has been an ongoing operation that began [[September 14]], [[2001]], in response to the [[September 11, 2001 attacks|September 11 terrorist attacks]]. |
Operation Noble Eagle is a [[North American Aerospace Defense Command]] (NORAD) initiative to help to safeguard North American skies, and has been an ongoing operation that began [[September 14]], [[2001]], in response to the [[September 11, 2001 attacks|September 11 terrorist attacks]]. |
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| ⚫ | Operation Noble Eagle included air patrols over and around cities and the mobilization of thousands of [[United States National Guard|National Guard]] and [[United States Army Reserve|Reserve]] |
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The operation has cost more than [[USD|$]]27 billion, according to a recent report compiled by the [[Congressional Research Service]], but it has helped prevent any additional horrific attacks on the US, such as a repeat of the [[September 11, 2001 attacks|Sept. 11 attacks]]. The aircraft maintainers, or [[mechanics]], are currently "overworked and underpaid", and this started mainly when ONE began.<ref name=AFA/> |
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| ⚫ | Operation Noble Eagle included the initiation of ground and airborne radar air control and combat air patrols (CAP) over and around cities, high value targets, and presidential residences. This expanded tasking required required the mobilization of thousands of [[United States National Guard|National Guard]] and [[United States Army Reserve|Reserve]]. Additional, troops performed security missions on military installations, airports and at potential targets such as bridges and dams. [[Canadian Forces]] [[Canadian Forces Air Command|Air Force]] as part of NORAD provide defence of the northern border of [[North America]]. Additional, at times, European forces have been requested to augmented US and CA forces as part of the NATO agreements. |
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A possible way to achieve persistent wide-area [[surveillance]] would be with a [[high-altitude airship]].<ref name=LM/> A large, unmanned blimp has the ability to get radar and communications airborne for NORAD.<ref name=LM>{{cite web |url=http://www.lockheedmartin.com/products/HighAltitudeAirship/index.html |title= Lockheed Martin - High Altitude Airship |accessdaymonth=28 June |accessyear=2008 |publisher=[[Lockheed Martin]]}}</ref> It’s one of many possible solutions with the lingering difficulties in the mission. There are currently a number of technologies and methods being considered for nonlethal means of dealing with aircraft. All of the new possible ideas are highly [[Classified information|classified]]. It will take a while to develop the new technologies and to get the cooperation of those who sell aircraft to allow the Air Force to use the new means.<ref name=AFA/> |
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The operation has cost more than [[USD|$]]27 billion, according to a recent report compiled by the [[Congressional Research Service]], but it has helped prevent any additional horrific attacks on the US, such as a repeat of the [[September 11, 2001 attacks|Sept. 11 attacks]]. The pricipal challage of Operation Noble Eagle (ONE) was the change in NORAD serveillance focus from outside (border intrusion)to internal border airspace. Previously, all interal airspace control was under the FAA (US) and CAA (CA) authority and the military lacked to ability both a survellence and Command and Control (C2) capabiltiy. Subsequenty both civil and military detection and tracking capabilites have been tied in as intergated part of NORAD Sector operations. |
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Officials want to tighten the [[command structure]] and enable the Noble Eagle network to detect threats sooner and communicate better with the pilots who fly the air [[sovereignty]] missions. Also under way is a search for technology that might provide an alternative to the nightmare scenario: Fighter pilots being forced by factors to shoot down a hijacked airliner filled with innocent passengers.<ref name=AFA/> |
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=== Requirement === |
=== Requirement === |
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Revision as of 18:25, 30 June 2008
Operation Noble Eagle (ONE) is a North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) initiative to help to safeguard North American skies. The ongoing operation began September 14, 2001, in response to the September 11 terrorist attacks, after which Canada. This operation was conducted under the Garden Plot contingency plan.
History
Operation Noble Eagle is a North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) initiative to help to safeguard North American skies, and has been an ongoing operation that began September 14, 2001, in response to the September 11 terrorist attacks.
Operation Noble Eagle included the initiation of ground and airborne radar air control and combat air patrols (CAP) over and around cities, high value targets, and presidential residences. This expanded tasking required required the mobilization of thousands of National Guard and Reserve. Additional, troops performed security missions on military installations, airports and at potential targets such as bridges and dams. Canadian Forces Air Force as part of NORAD provide defence of the northern border of North America. Additional, at times, European forces have been requested to augmented US and CA forces as part of the NATO agreements.
The operation has cost more than $27 billion, according to a recent report compiled by the Congressional Research Service, but it has helped prevent any additional horrific attacks on the US, such as a repeat of the Sept. 11 attacks. The pricipal challage of Operation Noble Eagle (ONE) was the change in NORAD serveillance focus from outside (border intrusion)to internal border airspace. Previously, all interal airspace control was under the FAA (US) and CAA (CA) authority and the military lacked to ability both a survellence and Command and Control (C2) capabiltiy. Subsequenty both civil and military detection and tracking capabilites have been tied in as intergated part of NORAD Sector operations.
Requirement
The United States civilian and military leaders are beginning to regard the costly air defense operation above North American cities as a permanent defense requirement demanding significant attention from the combined NORAD Air Force. The days are gone when Noble Eagle was considered a temporary expedient. The current focus is on improving command and control of the homeland air defense mission.[1]
Equipment
This operation also marks the first combat mission of the F-22 Raptor. The United States Department of Defense provided F-15 Eagles[2] and F-16 Fighting Falcons to this operation, and the Canadian Armed Forces provided CF-18s.[3]
Canadian NORAD Region
As the Canadian geographical component of NORAD, CANR provides airspace surveillance and control, and directs all air sovereignty activities for the Canadian NORAD Region. CANR and its assigned Air Force assets throughout the country ensure air safety and security against potential air threats and have supported special events such as the G-8 Summit and the visits of foreign dignitaries.[4]
The Canadian NORAD Region (CANR) flew Operation Noble Eagle (ONE) air defense protection missions in the Windsor, Ontario/Detroit, Michigan area on February 5, 2006, in support of Super Bowl XL at Ford Field. These types of missions had become more common at organised entertainment such as the Super Bowl.[4]
References
- ^ "AFA - The Years of Noble Eagle". Air Force Association.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|accessdaymonth=ignored (help); Unknown parameter|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - ^ "F-15E Strike Eagles to fly again in Iraq". CNN. 2007-11-14. Retrieved 2007-11-14.
- ^ "CF-18 Hornet". Government of Canada.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|accessdaymonth=ignored (help); Unknown parameter|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - ^ a b "Halifax Live - NORAD To Fly Operation Noble Eagle for Super Bowl XL Security". Halifax Live. 2006-01-31. Retrieved 2008-06-25.