Volume 33 Issue 4, Winter 2019 Published Dec. 31, 2019 Air & Space Power Journal, Air University, Maxwell AFB, AL SENIOR LEADER PERSPECTIVE Unfinished Business: Refining the Air Component Structure Gen Jeffrey L. Harrigian, USAF Maj Gen Charles S. Corcoran, USAF Col Edward T. Spinelli, USAF Col John C. McClung, USAF Operational contract support (OCS) greatly benefits commanders who comprehend the importance of its use and how to leverage and employ it on the battlefield—to fight and win our nation’s wars. When properly planned for and executed, OCS decisively influences the tactical, operational, and strategic environment. FEATURE ARTICLES Space Power and the Foundations of an Independent Space Force LTC Brad Townsend, USA Unexplained physiological events (UPE) have gained infamy among DOD aviators in recent years as both an inflight safety concern and the cause of lost sorties due to well-publicized groundings (F-22, F-18, T-45, T-6, and F-35). Unfortunately, most knowledge of these events is stovepiped into aircraft specific communications channels, which prevents DOD-wide problem solving from occurring. Evaluating the Train-Advise-Assist Mission Impact on Engineering and Facilities Management in the Afghan Air Force Col Christopher M. Stoppel, USAF, PhD, P.E. This article examines potential threats to space from nonstate actors. The genesis of the article is the US’s renewed interest in developing a space force but is applicable to all states with current and potential space capabilities. It focuses on the three types of nonstate actors who will likely target state capabilities: guerrillas and terrorists, both of whom are defined by their political motivations, and pirates, defined by their mostly economic motivations. Thinking Differently about Air Bases: Leadership and Ethics across the Continuum of Learning: The Ethical Leadership Framework Col Kenneth R. Tatum Jr., USAF, Retired Laura Parson, PhD Jessica Weise Lt Col Megan Allison, USAF, Retired R. Joel Farrell II, PhD Current and future challenges in the strategic environment demand a thoughtful approach to Air Force installations. Air bases will remain the platforms by which Air Force units fly, fight, and win in air, space, and cyberspace. But, increasing threats against them, expanding global reach and interconnectedness, and demanding fiscal constraints call for change. VIEWS Consolidating and Automating Social Media Impacts to Risk Maj John P. Biszko, USAF This study is an introspective look into maximizing human capital through the effective use of innovative talent management strategies. In particular, the study focused on analyzing the Air Force’s strategy to maximize human capital, identify existing talent gaps, and highlighting how the enterprise applies talent management processes from career accession to retention. Additionally, the research will determine if the Air Force should leverage and adopt other talent management models to effectively manage the Air Force human capital. On Critical Thinking It Takes Habits of Mind and Patterns of Inquiry Col Stephen E. "Wilbur" Wright, PhD, USAF, Retired This article will justify why a dedicated organization for the space domain is needed by reviewing the current space military organizations of the US and its nearest competitors—Russia and China—and how the future space organization will be created. We will consider the organization’s objective, how it should be staffed, and how much it will be budgeted. The US Air Force Suicide Prevention Program and Our Airmen Today How Transformational Leadership Can Create More Resilient Airmen 2nd Lt Ryan McKnight, USAF This article will justify why a dedicated organization for the space domain is needed by reviewing the current space military organizations of the US and its nearest competitors—Russia and China—and how the future space organization will be created. We will consider the organization’s objective, how it should be staffed, and how much it will be budgeted. A Case for Open Mission Systems in DOD Aircraft Avionics Capt Michael J. Brown, USA Robert D. Fass, PhD Jonathan Ritschel, PhD This article will justify why a dedicated organization for the space domain is needed by reviewing the current space military organizations of the US and its nearest competitors—Russia and China—and how the future space organization will be created. We will consider the organization’s objective, how it should be staffed, and how much it will be budgeted. BOOK REVIEWS The Girls Next Door: Bringing the Home Front to the Front Lines by Kara Dixon Vuic Reviewed by Deonna D. Neal, PhD The Girls Next Door explores gender and sexuality issues in the military through the lens of the roles women played in the Red Cross, YMCA, USO, and other armed forces recreation and services programs. The book traces the history of women in these roles from World War I to the Iraq War. AMARG: America's Military Aircraft Boneyard by Nicholas A. Veronico and Ron Strong Reviewed by Lt Col Kevin R. Nalette, USAF Nicholas A. Veronico and Ron Strong’s narrative is a pictorial documentary of America’s foremost aircraft boneyard or outdoor storage facility, located in the Arizona desert near Tucson. The 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (AMARG) is a subset of the 309th Maintenance Wing assigned to the Ogden Air Logistics Complex in Ogden, Utah. Overcoming the Dark Side of Leadership: How to Become an Effective Leader by Confronting Potential Failures by Gary L. McIntosh and Samuel D. Rima Reviewed by Lt Col James H. Popphan, USA Why do successful leaders allow themselves to fall into avoidable moral and ethical failings? Biola University’s Dr. Gary McIntosh and Bethel Seminary’s Dr. Samuel Rima address this question in Overcoming the Dark Side of Leadership. Combat Talons in Vietnam: Recovering a Covert Special Ops Crew by John Gargus Reviewed by Capt Donald Williams, USAF Combat Talons in Vietnam: Recovering a Covert Special Ops Crew is a historical and monographic narrative combining military education, Vietnam War analysis, international relations, and complex search, rescue, and recovery. This book takes the audience through a complete journey that includes Gargus’ motivation to continuously attempt to obtain resolution with the central idea that is unique to the American military—every member returns home. Courage Alone: The Italian Air force 1940-1943 by Chris Dunning Reviewed by SSgt Seth Roese, USAF It was during World War II when the world learned of the importance air superiority had on the outcomes of battles. Aircraft were used in a variety of ways to achieve objectives on the battlefields and gain the upper hand. Various air missions were used from all nations involved in the war to seize the offense and advance their positions in the war. Review of Joint Base Langley-Eustis by Mark A. Chambers Reviewed by Lt Col Paul Guevin, USAF, Retired Review of Joint Base Langley- Eustis is a pictorial history that Arcadia Publishing published in their Images of Modern America series. Mark A. Chambers is a contracted senior technical writer with the National Air and Space Administration (NASA) Langley Research Center, which is adjacent to the Langley portion of Joint Base Langley–Eustis in Hampton, Virginia. Air Officer Commanding: Hugh Dowding, Architect of the Battle of Britain by John T. LaSaine Jr. Reviewed by Col Jamie Sculerati, USAF, Retired The Battle of Britain marked a turning point in the path of World War II and in airpower history—an attempt to neutralize British military power in Europe, primarily conducted and contested from the air in the summer of 1940. The outcome of the battle rested heavily on the world’s first integrated air defense system, an operational and technical innovation largely created, and later commanded by Air Chief Marshal Hugh Dowding. Aviation Records in the Jet Age: The Planes and Technologies behind the Breakthroughs by Lt Col William A. Flanagan, USAF, Retired Reviewed by Lt Col Dan Simonsen, USAF, Retired Since man mastered the science and art of heavier-than-air flight, aviators have attempted to push the envelope of flight by flying faster, farther, and higher. Along the way, the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (World Air Sports Fédération) acknowledged these accomplishments as world records. Beyond the Beach: The Allied War Against France by Stephen Alan Bourque Reviewed by Capt Mallory E. Marlin, USAF Beyond the Beach: The Allied War Against France is a historical monograph that focuses on the Allied bombing campaigns carried out against German-occupied France with a particular emphasis on the months leading up to Operation Neptune in June 1944. The inspiration for this work struck author and retired Army officer Stephen Alan Bourque during his travels in France. DOWNLOAD FULL EDITION
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