Vantage Points: Perspectives on Airpower and the Profession of Arms

Abstract

This book is a compilation of maxims and quotations from a variety of well-known military strategists, military theorists, military commanders, philosophers, historians, scholars, and presidents and heads of state, from both the United States and abroad. The overall theme of the book is Air Power, and it is divided into the following sections: Theory of War; Patriotism; Air, Space, and Cyber Power; Doctrine; Education, Training, and Lessons Learned; Preparedness, Security, and Force Protection; Planning; Leadership and Professionalism; Character and Leadership Traits; Technology; Logistics; Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance; Unmanned Aerial Vehicles; Information and Communications; Joint Perspectives; Coalition Operations; Air Power at War; and Irregular Warfare/Counterinsurgency.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 2007
Accession Number
ADA473282

Entities

People

  • Charles M. Westenhoff
  • Daniel Mortensen
  • John L. Conway Iii
  • Michael D. Davis

Organizations

  • Air University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy
  • Biomedical
  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Air Force
  • Air Power
  • Aircrafts
  • Combat Areas
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Military Force Levels
  • Military History
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Students
  • Tanker Aircraft
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.

Technology Areas

  • Autonomy
  • Autonomy - UAVs
  • Cyber
  • Space