The Enlisted Pilot Program in the USAAF 1941-1942: Was It Successful?

Abstract

This paper review a unique program of pilot accession in WWII. The controversy between the need for pilots and the need for officers is discussed in light of Army traditions and Congressional action. The problems encountered with enlisted men as front line pilots are reviewed. Interviews with former enlisted pilots provide an additional perspective. The importance of this historical study and its future application is addressed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA145317

Entities

People

  • Harry O. Mamaux Iii

Organizations

  • Air Command and Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Airplanes
  • Congress
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Flight Training
  • Geography
  • Governments
  • Law
  • Materials
  • Periodicals
  • Personnel Management
  • Procurement
  • Students
  • Transport Aircraft
  • United States
  • United States Government

Readers

  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Naval Personnel Management
  • Systems Analysis and Design