Although the percentages of apportionment have changed, today the first priority primarily still goes to achieving air superiority . This USAF core competency is concerned about being able to attack rapidly and persistently anywhere on the globe with a wide range of munitions. The legacy behind global attack is the USAF doctrine of strategic bombardment against enemy centers of gravity. General Mitchell was an initial proponent of strategic bombardment, and offered distinction on the scope and intent of strategic bombardment. 22 Global Air Mobility.
Air mobility is an article of air power.
General Mitchell believed in the importance of civil aviation, as a peacetime base for wartime needs. Again, a Mitchell belief has been institutionalized as both air mobility doctrine and capability. In any significant conflict, the US is virtually required to call on its CRAF partners to achieve the required lift capability. Mitchell's legacy and influence was instrumental in sustaining America's air development between the two world wars. I believe the cause of air force establishment was well served by Mitchell.