@article{ART003219780},
author={Kim Won Jae},
title={A Study on the Employment of Air Power by U.N. Forces during the Battle of Chipyong-ni},
journal={military history},
issn={1598-317X},
year={2025},
number={135},
pages={163-202}
TY - JOUR
AU - Kim Won Jae
TI - A Study on the Employment of Air Power by U.N. Forces during the Battle of Chipyong-ni
JO - military history
PY - 2025
VL - null
IS - 135
PB - Military History Institute, MND
SP - 163
EP - 202
SN - 1598-317X
AB - This study aims to examine the employment of air power by U.N. forces during the Battle of Chipyong-ni, which took place from February 13 to 16, 1951. While much of the existing research on combat history has focused primarily on maneuver warfare, detailed analysis of air power operations remains insufficient.
However, air power played a crucial role throughout the Korean War, making its analysis essential to a comprehensive understanding of the conflict. Accordingly, this study analyzes reports from the U.S. Fifth Air Force, U.S. X Corps, U.S. 2nd Infantry Division, and the 23rd Infantry Regiment, as well as the official histories published by the Ministry of National Defense and the U.S. Army. It also considers relevant U.S. military doctrine concerning air-ground operations.
In the Battle of Chipyong-ni, the U.N. forces established a command and control system for the employment of air power based on close air support doctrine developed during World Wars I and II. At the tactical level, Tactical Air Control Parties (TACPs) supported both regimental and divisional units, while a forward air controller (FAC) aircraft known as the “Mosquito” was actively employed to facilitate air support. These two elements worked in a complementary manner during the battle.
Relying on these doctrines and the established command and control system, the U.N. forces employed a diverse mix of air assets—including propeller-driven fighter aircraft, jet fighters, long-range bombers, transport planes, and helicopters—which contributed significantly to their success in the battle.
In the isolated situation at Chipyong-ni, the defense operation of the 23rd Regimental Combat Team could not have succeeded without close air support and aerial resupply.
KW - The 23rd U.S. Infantry Regimental Combat Team;The 5th U.S. Air force;Battle of Chipyong-ni;Air Power employemnt;Close Air Support
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Kim Won Jae. (2025). A Study on the Employment of Air Power by U.N. Forces during the Battle of Chipyong-ni. military history, 135, 163-202.
Kim Won Jae. 2025, "A Study on the Employment of Air Power by U.N. Forces during the Battle of Chipyong-ni", military history, no.135, pp.163-202.
Kim Won Jae "A Study on the Employment of Air Power by U.N. Forces during the Battle of Chipyong-ni" military history 135 pp.163-202 (2025) : 163.
Kim Won Jae. A Study on the Employment of Air Power by U.N. Forces during the Battle of Chipyong-ni. 2025; 135 : 163-202.
Kim Won Jae. "A Study on the Employment of Air Power by U.N. Forces during the Battle of Chipyong-ni" military history no.135(2025) : 163-202.
Kim Won Jae. A Study on the Employment of Air Power by U.N. Forces during the Battle of Chipyong-ni. military history, 135, 163-202.
Kim Won Jae. A Study on the Employment of Air Power by U.N. Forces during the Battle of Chipyong-ni. military history. 2025; 135 163-202.
Kim Won Jae. A Study on the Employment of Air Power by U.N. Forces during the Battle of Chipyong-ni. 2025; 135 : 163-202.
Kim Won Jae. "A Study on the Employment of Air Power by U.N. Forces during the Battle of Chipyong-ni" military history no.135(2025) : 163-202.
