The United States Air Force doctrine document 3-60, last updated on June 8, 2006, outlines the fundamental principles and guidance for the application of air and space power in military operations. This document serves as a foundational text for understanding how air and space capabilities are integrated into strategic planning and operational execution. It emphasizes the critical role of targeting as a vital component of Air Force operational art, building upon decades of demonstrated effectiveness of air and space power in resolving conflicts and achieving national objectives. The doctrine addresses the necessity of sound doctrine, strategy, and operational art to complement the global reach and decisive effects achievable through air and space assets.

This document represents a formal articulation of United States Air Force doctrine concerning air and space power as of June 2006. As a military doctrine publication, its reception is primarily within professional military circles, serving as a foundational text for strategic planning and operational art. The content focuses on the established principles and historical effectiveness of air and space capabilities, emphasizing the critical role of targeting. Its value lies in providing a structured understanding of how these powerful assets are to be employed to achieve national security objectives.