Historical Lessons for Squadron Revitalization

Abstract

This study analyzes factors contributing to the accomplishments of highly successful USAF squadrons throughout history. The project examines the histories of seven highly successful squadrons of various types across 43 years of Air Force history.The study considers five basic factors (organization, leadership, manpower, OPTEMPO, and morale) to determine if they are necessary and sufficient for squadrons to be highly successful. The first three chapters each look at two award-winning squadrons from specific eras in USAF history: Cold War era in Chapter One, Post-Cold War but Pre-9/11 in Chapter Two, and Post-9/11 in Chapter Three. The study analyzes the five factors in each case and summarizes the findings by era. Chapter Four begins by analyzing the findings across the eras. The researcher then uses the analysis to predict the state of the five factors in a seventh and final case. The project concludes with a summary of the findings and the relationships between them, and implications for consideration.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2017
Accession Number
AD1047097

Entities

People

  • A. M. Esposito

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Air Force Personnel
  • Airlift Operations
  • Combat Operations
  • Combatant Commanders
  • Employment
  • Logistics
  • Military Budgets
  • Military Science
  • Organizational Realignment
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Recreation
  • Terrorism
  • United States
  • Warfare

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