Expeditionary Leaders, CINCs, and Chairmen: Shaping Air Force Officers for Leadership Roles in the Twenty-First Century

Abstract

This article briefly outlines the why, what, and how of preparing the Air Force officer corps for leadership roles within the emerging US national-security environment. It begins with the why, summarizing both the international and domestic political-military changes that are presenting a new and expanded set of complex challenges to our strategic leaders. It then addresses the what, the broad set of strategic competencies required for aerospace leadership within the changing environment. Finally, it suggests the outline of how, a holistic approach toward shaping strategic leaders across a career of service for ultimate participation in senior national-security roles.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADA524213

Entities

People

  • James M. Smith

Organizations

  • Air and Space Power Journal

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Cold War
  • Distance Learning
  • Education
  • Instructors
  • International Security
  • Leadership
  • Military Education
  • Military Science
  • Military Strategy
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Schools
  • Security
  • Students
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.

Technology Areas

  • Space