Lt Col J. Reggie examines the evolution of USAF logistics doctrine, the linkage between doctrine, strategy, tactics, and training programs, and the corresponding application of logistics employment and sustainment functions in a deployed environment. In doing so, he analyzes the USAF’s diverse logistics officer training programs to determine if there is a deficiency in interdisciplinary logistics employment and sustainment training. [J. Reggie Hall / 2003 / 90 pages / ISBN: 1-58566-114-7]

Maj Richard J. Hazdra’s Air Mobility: The Key to the United States National Security is an examination of the force structure of Air Mobility Command (AMC) based on a model for two major theater wars. His study examines this organization’s current force structure. Air mobility is the key that unlocks the national security strategy (NSS). AMC’s force structure is crucial for the United States to implement its NSS. His study centers on the question: Can a force structure based on the possibility of fighting two major theater wars satisfy the requirements for steady-state operations? Major Hazdra examines three corollary issues: air mobility as a form of airpower that enables the military instrument of power in two basic ways, requirements placed on mobility air forces, and the structure of mobility air forces and the effectiveness of that structure. Air Mobility: The Key to the United States National Security was written as a master’s thesis for Air University’s School of Advanced Airpower Studies, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. Air University Press is pleased to present his essay as a Fairchild Paper. [RICHARD J. HAZDRA, Major, USAF / 2001, 129 pages / ISBN: 158566-137-6 / AU Press Code: p-19]

A wide variety of perspectives on the different uses of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Russia and China and the impact this will have on the Global Order. Essays are from leading defense professionals, academics, think tanks, and policy developers. A comprehensive primer for those concerned with how emerging technologies will influence the west's near-peer competitors. [Nicholas Wright, ed. / 2019 / 312 pages / ISBN: 9781585662951 / AU Press Code: B-0161]

This work presents and overview of ballistic missile defense (BMD) initiatives and their attendant technologies with a careful analysis of their existing capabilities and potentialities to make recommendations as to the BMD initiatives that are most likely to provide realistic expectations of useful defense capabilities in the near to mid-term. There is also an extended discussion of the implications of BMD in the relationships of the United States and the nations of Asia, particularly Russia, China, India, Pakistan, Iran, North Korea, and Japan. [Matthew M. Schmunk, Capt, USAF, and Michael R. Sheets, Capt, USAF / 2007 / 60 pages / ISBN: 1-58566-166-X / AU Press Code: P-48]

The rapid expansion of social democracy and technology has drawn the military closer to civilian society. Major Vest takes a practical and conceptual look at some of the deep cultural patterns of change within today’s military society and he highlights the need to continue the dialogue on shaping the military culture of tomorrow’s cyber warriors. He questions whether the modern occupational military can consistently fulfill the demands of soldiers in the twenty-first century, or whether it is adversely affecting the development of the heroic leaders and followers we need for future military endeavors. [Hugh S. Vest / 2002 / 82 pages / ISBN: 1-58566-105-8 / AU Press Code: P-22]

Maj Gorman examines the problems encountered by XX and XXI Bomber Commands in employing the B-29 against Japan, initially from India and China, later from the Marianas. The technologically advanced bomber was expected to be the technological solution to attacking Japan across long distances. XX and XXI commands, however, found that employing the big bomber was not as simple as planners had hoped. Their problems included technological malfunctions, doctrinal shortcomings, and unintended consequences. [G. Scott Gorman / 2000 / 80 pages / ISBN: 1-58566-075-2 / AU Press Code: P-7]

Colonel Kwiatkowski details air operations challenges in Africa, and she discusses how the USAF currently meets or avoids these challenges. She contends that Africa is like the "western frontier" of America's history-undeveloped, brimming with opportunity as well as danger, and that it is a place where standard assumptions often do not apply. A portion of Colonel Kwiatkowski's study is dedicated to illustrating how USAF air transport is really done in Africa on a daily basis. She recommends ways to improve our ability to conduct expeditionary air operations on the continent. [Karen U. Kwiatkowski / 2001 / 145 pages / ISBN: 1-58566-100-7 / AU Press Code: P-21]

This study is an assessment of whether the US Air Force should anticipate modernizing its core theater airlift fleet with aircraft designed for super-short takeoffs or landings under rough-field conditions (SSTOL-RF) or aircraft designs focused on vertical takeoffs or landings (VTOL) with secondary SSTOL-RF capabilities (V/SSTOL-RF). [Robert C. Owen, PhD / 2019 / 37 pages / ISSN: 1528-2325 / AU Press Code: P-129]

This collection of papers, written by a team of USAF medical professionals, discusses aspects of joint training for conducting medical operations in chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear contested environments. A lack of joint service training, the authors contend, threatens the ability of the US military to succeed in these challenging environments. The authors further observe that unless the Military Health System enacts these changes now and focuses on integrated training, the capabilities of the military medical system will be ineffective in future conflicts. [Matthew Hanson, Jennifer Garrison, Christopher Backus, Lea Ann Calderwood, Catherine Callender, Melissa Dooley / 2021 / 118 pages / ISSN 1528-2325 / AU Press Code: P-130]

This collection of essays and speeches is the fruit of Prof. Drew’s 30 years at Air University, a career spent at the intellectual forefront of the Air Force. The topics range from the history of airpower doctrine, to the transformation of airpower after the Cold War, to the education of future airpower leaders. Not only does the republication of these essays—and the first publication of the speeches—provide an opportunity to look back at some of the key periods in airpower’s development, but also Drew’s sharp analysis and careful research illuminate important problems Airmen continue to face. The items are grouped into four parts or subject areas: Considering the Past—Contemplating the Future; The End of the Cold War; The Nature and Impact of Airpower; and Educating Airmen. As the title indicates, this collection can serve as a tool for intellectual renewal or “recapitalization” among Airmen by providing a historical context for current airpower issues and stimulating new thought about these issues. [Col Dennis M. Drew, USAF, Retired / 2008, 280 pages / ISBN: 978-1-58566-179-4 / AU Press Code: P-57]