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May 1, 1992
Mines Away!

In World War II’s Pacific Theater, the US Army Air Forces (AAF) devoted a small percentage of its long-range capability to aerial minelaying against Japanese warships and commerce. Sea mines––explosive underwater devices that damaged, sank, or deterred ships--were weapons that had
Jan. 1, 1992
Aerospace Doctrine Matures Through a Storm

In March 1992, the Air Force published a new Air Force Manual 1-1, Basic Aerospace Doctrine of the United States Air Force. This document is not merely an update of previous editions. Instead, it is a statement of propositions concerning the use of aerospace power set within the context of war, and
Oct. 1, 1991
Organizational Structure for Air National Guard Tactical Aircraft Maintenance

Colonel Ventresca analyzes and assesses the changes in the organizational structure of the active Air Force and the Air National Guard (ANG) fighter maintenance units from the time the ANG became a separate reserve component in 1946 to the present-day organization, which parallels the active Air
Aug. 1, 1991
Force and Accommodation in World Politics

Dr. Spangler shows that conciliatory approaches or accommodative measures have frequently been avoided by the United States in its foreign relations and, if used, have too often been undervalued in comparison to military force. He develops a model or conceptual approach to foreign policy that he
June 1, 1991
Setup [ONLINE ONLY]

American military professionals, especially the US Air Force, have had a difficult time understanding their role in this nation's defeat in Vietnam. Dr Tilford provides a critical self-analysis and questions the underlying assumptions of the Air Force's strategy in Southeast Asia. He argues
June 1, 1991
Professional Military Education for Air Force Officers

The authors survey the many evaluations made between 1946 and 1987 of the Air University's attempts to provide effective professional military education (PME) for US Air Force officers. Colonels Davis and Donnini discuss the purpose of PME from a USAF perspective and trace the evolution of Air
Feb. 1, 1991
ANZUS in Revision

Colonel Donnini analyzes the demise of the ANZUS alliance and shifts in Australian and New Zealand defense features. He addresses many questions and issues dealing with changing the political situation and the impact of those changes on defense and security conditions in the South and Southwest
Oct. 1, 1990
Military Airpower

The CADRE Digest of Airpower Opinions and Thoughts [Charles M. Westenhoff / 1990 / 224 pages / ISBN: 1-58566-034-5 / AU Press Code: B-36]
Dec. 1, 1989
Speaking Effectively

Dr. John Kline In Speaking Effectively: A Guide for Air Force Speakers, Dr. Kline presents techniques on how to speak successfully. He provides examples and pointers for both the novice and the skilled speaker. This book was previously listed as order number B-33. [Dr. John A. Kline / 1989 / 86
Dec. 1, 1989
Ideas, Concepts, Doctrine: Basic Thinking in the United States Air Force, 1907-1960, Vol. I

n this first of a two-volume study, Dr. Futrell presents a chronological survey of the development of Air Force doctrine and thinking from the beginnings of powered flight to the onset of the space age. He outlines the struggle of early aviation enthusiasts to gain acceptance of the airplane as a