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Feb. 15, 2019
Doolittle Series 18: Multi-Domain Operations

The Doolittle Series (DS18) was chartered by the chief of staff of the USAF to explore multi-domain war-fighting concepts to improve command and control of air, space, and cyberspace forces in support of dynamic and operationally agile operations. The exercise was held November 2018 at the LeMay
Feb. 7, 2019
A Better State of War: Surmounting the Ethical Cliff in Cyber Warfare [ONLINE ONLY]

This study analyzes the emergent field of cyber warfare through the lens of commonly accepted tenets of ethical warfare. By comparing the foundational understanding of concepts that determine the justice of wars (jus ad bellum) and justice in war (jus en bello) with the capabilities cyber warfare
Feb. 1, 2019
The Yom Kippur War and the Shaping of the United States Air Force

This study assesses the influence of the Yom Kippur War of October 1973 on the development of the United States Air Force. The author demonstrates how vicarious lessons based on Israeli combat experience interacted with American lessons from Vietnam. The study concludes that the Yom Kippur War
Feb. 1, 2019
Downloading Deterrence: The Logic and Logistics of Coercive Deployment on US Strategy

This study proceeds in two parts. The first section is a theoretical and historical review of the role of logistics—enabled military presence as a part of coercive strategies. The second section of the work systematically examines the United States’ current aerial port technologies and
Dec. 31, 2018
Archived Journals

An archive of AUP's journals can be found here.
Dec. 7, 2018
AU Press FAQs

About the AU PressWhat is the Air University Press?Air University Press (AUP) is part of Air University's (AU) Academic Services and is the open-access publisher for AU and the US Air Force. Since 1953, it has edited, published, and distributed over 1.1 million student papers, curriculum texts,
Dec. 1, 2018
AU-24 Concepts for Air Force Leadership

Compelling and creative leadership is one of the most critical demands of our time. Our Air Force is made up of people, doctrine, organizations, weapons, and equipment. It is leadership, however, that brings these elements together and makes them work effectively. Leaders make things happen. They
Nov. 28, 2018
Electromagnetic Defense Task Force (EDTF) 2018 Report

In August 2018 Air University brought together a diverse group of leading subject matter experts to address current challenges in the electromagnetic spectrum. This report summarizes insights, conclusions, and recommendations developed during the inaugural Electromagnetic Defense Task Force (EDTF).
Nov. 26, 2018
Student Satisfaction in Traditional, Online, and Hybrid Continuing Education Courses

This mixed-methods research study examines student satisfaction of traditional, hybrid, and online delivery of two military continuing education courses using research-based practices. Study findings suggest that traditional courses could be transitioned to online and hybrid delivery with particular
Nov. 19, 2018
Radar Contact

The emergence of radar and tactical fighter control is the genesis of today’s air battle managers. Army Signal Corps technicians and Air Corps aircraft operators comprised the aircraft warning service, creating a constant source of frustration to both communities. It is from this mixed