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
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.
July 3, 2019 Hot Topic: Iran Need more information on US strategy in Iran? Take a look at a few, select AU Press and AU resources that will help get you up to speed.
July 2, 2019 Special Air Warfare and the Secret War in Laos: Air Commandos 1964–1975 The story of special air warfare and the Air Commandos who served for the ambassadors in Laos from 1964 to 1975 is captured through extensive research and veteran interviews. The author has meticulously put together a comprehensive overview of the involvement of USAF Air Commandos who served in Laos
June 18, 2019 Debating in Hi-Def: The Need for More Detailed Understanding in the Discussion over Autonomous Weapon Systems JAG School Paper Series, paper no. 2, a runner-up award winner in the 2017 JAG School writing competition, identifies gaps and inaccuracies in the discourse on robots, autonomous weapons, and the law. [Evan K. Field / 2017 / 33 pages / ISSN: 2643-8933 / AU Press Code: JP-002]
June 18, 2019 Taming Killer Robots: Giving Meaning to the “Meaningful Human Control” Standard for Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems JAG School Paper Series, paper no. 1, top award winner in the 2017 JAG School writing competition, assesses disparate views on autonomous weapon systems and artificial intelligence and how technological advances relate to the traditional laws of armed conflict and recommends a three-factor test.