What are the combat principles of bombing aviation?

The combat principles of bombing aviation are highly abstract and summarized from the laws of combat. They are the product of practice and the crystallization of historical experience. It regulates the actions of bombing aviation and is the basic basis for combat operations. The main principles of bombing aviation combat include the following.

Concentrated use to attack the enemy's key points

It is a concrete embodiment of the traditional tactics of concentrating superior forces to annihilate the enemy individually. Only by concentrating our forces can we give full play to the combat power of bombing aviation. Only by attacking the enemy's key points can we deliver a devastating blow to the enemy and achieve better assault effects. The basic connotation of this principle is: concentrate forces in the main directions and at important times, assault the enemy's important targets, and bomb the key parts of the targets.

Economic use of troops and economical and rational use of troops are the measures that must be mastered when concentrating military forces, and are also important conditions for ensuring concentrated use. Without the maximum savings in the secondary direction and general seasons, there will be no high concentration in the primary direction and critical seasons. Even if the troops are used intensively in the primary direction and critical seasons, it is not that more troops are better, but in the spirit of economy, we should strive to use less troops. of troops to complete combat missions. How much force should be concentrated on a specific target must be scientifically calculated and determined with reference to combat experience. The degree of damage to the target and the probability of completing the mission must be determined based on the needs of the mission. Under modern conditions, we can also use computer combat simulation to optimize the combination of forces and various tactical plans to achieve scientific and rational use of troops.

Establishing a reserve team and implementing unified command are important guarantees for centralized use.

In order to cope with sudden changes in the war situation, the main directions should be strengthened at any time and troops should be concentrated at critical times. Reserves must be established and rebuilt in a timely manner after use. Implementing unified command can mobilize dispersed forces over a larger area and concentrate them through maneuvers. Therefore, in order to make the bombing aviation force more concentrated, the control and command of this force should be controlled by the campaign commander or even the strategic commander.

Concealed and sudden, taking the enemy by surprise

The bombing aviation forces operate deep into enemy areas, striking the enemy suddenly at a time, place and target unexpected by the enemy, leaving the enemy with no time to take effective protection. and defensive measures, which can not only increase the destructive effect, but also reduce the damage of enemy air defense weapons.

The practice of war has proved that this principle is a magic weapon for victory. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the Israeli attack on the atomic reactor in Iraq, and the U.S. military's air raid on Libya almost all used the principle of surprise to achieve their goals. Under modern conditions, intelligence methods have increased, targets have become more protected and defended, and maneuvers have become faster. If we cannot act covertly and suddenly, and strike the enemy unexpectedly, we will not only fail to destroy the enemy, but may also incur serious losses, so it is even more necessary. Emphasize the implementation of this principle. The main measures to achieve concealment and suddenness are:

1. Conceal one's intentions and actions

War experience has proven that strict confidentiality, careful disguise, concealment of transitions, concealment of command, and choice of concealment Cutting routes and navigation surfaces, taking advantage of favorable weather and natural conditions, maintaining radio silence, and conducting feints are all effective ways to conceal one's intentions and actions.

2. Select the correct fighter plane

Understand the enemy's movement patterns, take advantage of the enemy's weaknesses and mistakes, and take advantage of weak enemy air defense positions in unexpected directions, locations, and times. Entering is one of the effective ways to achieve victory by surprise. The right fighter can get twice the result with half the effort. In 1951, the Chinese People's Volunteer Army's bombing aviation unit's first bombing of Yamato Island was chosen during the gap between the activities of enemy aircraft. It appeared unexpectedly over the target and destroyed the main targets on the island in one fell swoop, without any losses on its own side.

3. Act quickly

This is an effective way to seize time and seize opportunities. Ensuring the troops can move quickly requires a complete command system. Strengthening intelligence and service support, maintaining unremitting battle preparations, commanders making decisive decisions, and combatants having a brave and tenacious combat style are indispensable factors to ensure the normal operation of the command system.

4. Planfully create the illusion of the enemy

This is a positive means of concealing oneself.

Specific measures include organizing feints, disguises, leaking false information, conducting false transitions, and implementing electronic interference.

5. Use new tactics and new technologies

The emergence of new weapons, new technologies and new tactics can often catch the enemy off guard, but new weapons and new technologies can only be effective for a period of time. Moreover, new weapons and new technologies are not often available. In most cases, existing equipment is used to fight, and victory is achieved by relying on flexible tactics. In wartime, according to the situation of both sides, weather and terrain conditions, flexibly use tactics and timely change tactics, and use new, changing and dynamic tactics to influence the enemy, so that the enemy cannot figure out the laws of one's own actions.

On-time action and accurate bombing

This is not only a need for contract operations, but also necessary to exert the combat power of bombing aviation. Modern combat is a contract battle between various military services, and any errors and delays may have serious consequences. If you act too early, your intentions may be exposed; if you act too late, you may lose your fighter plane, and you may accidentally injure yourself during direct support. Therefore, bombing aviation must strictly abide by the coordinated time and accurately carry out bombing operations during contract battles.

Brave, tenacious, and resourceful in penetrating defenses

The bombing aviation troops fight deep into enemy areas and are vulnerable to resistance from the enemy's various air defense weapons. Therefore, only with a tenacious combat style can we flexibly break through the enemy's air defense and complete combat missions. Therefore, bombing aviation commanders and fighters should do this. The more complex the situation and the more difficult the task, the more firm and calm they must be, fight bravely, and dare to pull out teeth from the tiger's mouth.

Wits means being good at taking advantage of various favorable conditions and using one's own strengths to attack the enemy's weaknesses. Bombing aviation combatants must have the ability to independently judge situations, respond flexibly, and make bold decisions.

——Quoted from "Combat Strategies of the World Military Encyclopedia" by China Environmental Science Press