The Future: Challenges and Opportunities for Air War College.

Abstract

Air University requires each of its units, including the Air War College, to prepare a long-range strategic plan. An effective strategic plan requires an assessment of the future environment in which an activity will operate, so decision makers can seize opportunities and prepare for challenges. To do otherwise weakens the impact and effectiveness of today's decisions. This study explores the probable future in which the Air War College will operate. It develops logical methodology to determine the topics most likely to impact those future operations, determines the proper time in the future on which to focus the research, and uses current and credible research conducted by experts as the bsis for determining probable future conditions. The study offers implications and recommendations for the Air War College based on a picture of the future from 1995 to 2000. The ultimate conclusion is that the school must make strategic adjustments to accommodate a rapidly changing environment. Unless the Air War College becomes a partner with the future, it runs the risk of becoming a victim of it.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA240893

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  • Thomas J. Padgett

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  • Air War College

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  • Biomedical
  • C4I
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  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Air Force
  • Artificial Intelligence
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  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
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  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
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  • Systems Analysis and Design