We need to do a better job of educating our officers in basic and operational doctrine. We must get our heads up, out of the cockpit, and learn how to employ air forces at the theater level and in coordination with land and naval forces, as well as with other air forces. Development of air strategists must become an Air Force priority. In the meantime, however, airmen in the air and on the ground are making a statement to the nation. They are demonstrating with their actions what they have not adequately explained in words.
Air power is ready for immediate response.
It is flexible and prepared to meet whatever threat arises. The conclusions and opinions expressed in this document are those of the author cultivated in the freedom of expression, academic environment of Air University. They do not reflect the official position of the U.S. Government, Department of Defense, the United States Air Force or the Air University.