Knapton, Michael Wing Commander
Wing Commander Michael Knapton is a Fast Jet Navigator in the Royal Air Force (RAF) with almost 2700 hours on the Tornado F3 and GR4, over 1000 hours of which were on combat operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, and Syria/Iraq. He graduated the Joint Advance Warfighting School (JAWS) in 2024 as a Distinguished Graduate and an MSc. His O-5 Command was of 80 Squadron - the Australia, Canada and UK F-35 Reprogramming Laboratory (ACURL) - based at Eglin AFB in Florida, USA.
Knapton joined the RAF in 2001 and, on completion of flying training in 2004, was posted to the Tornado F3, serving on 43(Fighter) Squadron, based at RAF Leuchars. During his time on the force, he became the Squadron Electronic Warfare Instructor (EWI), completed Quick Reaction Alert duties in the UK and the Falkland Islands, and participated in numerous multi-national exercises in the Middle East and Europe.
2024 1-4955-1311-4Knapton joined the RAF in 2001 and, on completion of flying training in 2004, was posted to the Tornado F3, serving on 43(Fighter) Squadron, based at RAF Leuchars. During his time on the force, he became the Squadron Electronic Warfare Instructor (EWI), completed Quick Reaction Alert duties in the UK and the Falkland Islands, and participated in numerous multi-national exercises in the Middle East and Europe.
This study identifies the indicators of Japanese intent available preceding their attack, analyzes the preparedness of the Allies, and draws parallels to the contemporary world. China's ambitions are dismantling the bedrock of the democratic world order, threatening the long-standing peace among major powers. The implications of the U.S. and its Allies not achieving information advantage, being unable to interpret conflict indicators, and not having a coordinated and integrated coalition response are stark. Whether war with China is inevitable or not, the U.S. and its Allies must understand that a lack of a coordinated and immediate response would likely cause it to concede the great power competition to China. While deterrence through a credible coalition remains the priority, the U.S. and its Allies need to be in a “Fight Tonight” mindset.Key lessons from the WWII Indo-Pacific theater remain relevant today and are crucial to the U.S. and its Allies.
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