Trends in Congressionally-Initiated Policy Changes Relating to the Air Force--Today and Tomorrow

Abstract

The Air Force needs to give closer attention to what Congress thinks is important. Members and recent Congresses have signaled their interest in Air Force-related issues and then, absent support from the service, have formulated their own legislation or guidance. This trend shows no sign of slackening. The increased interest, however, translates into new Air Force opportunities for educating members of Congress. Because of changes in world situational dynamics, the Air Force needs to reexamine the basis for programs it has espoused and protected for years. Congressional interest is strong and growing in this area. Finally, issues pertaining to space, environment, terrorism, and drug interdiction have strong congressional interest and may be the subjects of upcoming legislation unless the Air Force faces them head-on.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA241222

Entities

People

  • Loren M. Reno

Organizations

  • Air War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Congress
  • Drug Trafficking
  • Employment
  • Governments
  • Greenhouse Effect
  • Law
  • Military Budgets
  • Military Education
  • Military History
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Public Policy
  • Recreation
  • Students
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Government and Public Administration Law.
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.

Technology Areas

  • Space