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Oct. 31, 2019
Combat Search and Rescue: Restoring Promise to a Sacred Assurance

This research paper analyzes historical data from Southeast Asia, Operation Desert Storm, and Operation Allied Force to identify combat search and rescue (CSAR) helicopter shortfalls that endanger viable personnel recovery in a major theater war. It identifies still-relevant survivability
Oct. 8, 2019
Military Negotiation as Meta-Leadership: Engage and Align for Mission Success

This paper proposes a need for negotiation as an engaged leadership competency throughout the military. The paper speaks to the unique aspects of negotiation and conflict resolution in both benign and hostile military environments. When taking into consideration the economics of defense, negotiation
Oct. 8, 2019
Artificial Intelligence, China, Russia, and the Global Order

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
Oct. 3, 2019
The Command of the Air

Twentieth-century Italian general Giulio Douhet has influenced generations with his theories on airpower and air force development. The book, long established as essential reading for Air University students, collects separate writings The Command of the Air, The Probable Aspects of the War of the
Aug. 27, 2019
Instructor Experiences in Traditional, Online, and Hybrid Continuing Education Courses: A Case Study

The purpose of this qualitative study was to examine instructor experiences during course transitions from hybrid formats that combine online and face-to-face instruction to fully online instruction using research-based practices. The findings of this study would suggest traditional courses could be
Aug. 27, 2019
Asymmetric Advantage: Air Advising in a Time of Strategic Competition

This project aims to determine how the USAF should organize and present forces for air advising. The project uses a comparative case study approach, analyzing the 6th Special Operations Squadron in the Philippines, expeditionary air advisors in Iraq, and the 81st Fighter Squadron (i.e., Afghan A-29
Aug. 19, 2019
Aim High: The Effects of Online Teaching in Air Force Enlisted Leadership Education

The purpose of this three-stage Delphi study was to analyze the beliefs of a panel of experts in the field of enlisted leadership education concerning the effectiveness of converting the Air Force's Enlisted Professional Military Education program from resident to online instruction. The author
Aug. 9, 2019
Electromagnetic Defense Task Force 2.0—2019 Report

In spring 2019 Air University hosted subject matter experts from across the country to expand on the accomplishments of the inaugural Electromagnetic Defense Task Force (EDTF). Building on the 2018 summit, the 2019 EDTF summit advanced and amplified recommendations to leaders nationwide, ensuring
Aug. 9, 2019
Maj David J. Stuckenberg

Author of Electromagnetic Defense Task Force
July 16, 2019
Hot Topic: Space

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing and want to learn more about the USAF and Space? Take a look at a few, select AU Press and AU resources that will help get you up to speed.