Air forces & warfare books

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was officially formed on 4 April 1949 with the signing of the Washington...  Read More >>

United States military forces traditionally excel as lead contingents of coalition campaigns. Combat operations...  Read More >>

The USAF's emphasis on realistic combat training has resulted in better prepared aircrews meeting the challenges...  Read More >>

Airlift is the cornerstone of all military contingency operations. You can't win the fight if you can't get there....  Read More >>

This study addresses the role that the air force wing commander plays in affecting the level of aircrew morale during...  Read More >>

This monograph analyzes the capability of the division aviation brigade to be used as an operational instrument--at...  Read More >>

China, Asia's 'stirring dragon, ' has the world's third largest air force in total number of aircraft and, in recent...  Read More >>

Since 1972 the Aggressor force has prepared United States Air Force Airmen for battlespace dominance in the skies....  Read More >>

This paper presents an analysis of the 306th Bomb Group's contributions during World War II. Rather than providing...  Read More >>

Since the days of Giulio Douhet, airpower theorists and practitioners have hotly debated the best use of airpower...  Read More >>

As the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) enters its seventh year, air power strategists must consider future scenarios...  Read More >>

This study examines the difficulties involved in fielding technology appropriate to the mission. Using Graham Allison's...  Read More >>

Developing a strategic bomber in today's budget constrained environment is a challenging prospect. The design requirements...  Read More >>

The Open Skies Treaty allows any signatory nation to fly specifically equipped reconnaissance aircraft anywhere...  Read More >>

Many air power proponents entered World War II with the belief that air power alone would bring Germany to its knees...  Read More >>

The various airmen leading the air war had great differences of opinion regarding what to target in the European...  Read More >>

This research paper will explore the best aircraft design features for close air support (CAS) for counterinsurgencies...  Read More >>

An Aviator's Field Book, originally written by Oswald Bölcke, offers a fascinating glimpse into the early days...  Read More >>

This paper will provide background information on how CSAR forces are currently utilized in GWOT and highlight the...  Read More >>

The Maxwell Papers, the Air War College's occasional papers series, focus on current and future issues of interest...  Read More >>

AFM 1-1 and the United States Air Force's new vision paper, Global Engagement: A Vision for the 21st Century Air...  Read More >>

The achievements of the earliest space professionals teach some key lessons about what a space professional looks...  Read More >>

As recently as September 2007, Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon England directed the establishment of a task force...  Read More >>

When Generals George C. Kenney and Ennis C. Whitehead became the two senior commanders of the US Fifth Air Force...  Read More >>

Recent experiences in Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom have highlighted the need for adaptable and...  Read More >>