The Accidental Change Agent: Using the Air Force in the Process of Social Change

Abstract

The following study analyzes the impact of the Air Force's role as an agent in the process of social change. Throughout the analysis, the historical evidence helps to answer the following research question: How has the United States used the Air Force as an effective agent in the process of social change? The Air Force and other branches of the military provide a unique opportunity to the Commander-in-Chief and Congress, who can implement monumental changes in personnel policies. This study seeks to illustrate the benefits of such an arrangement, as the historical record indicates the Air Force routinely demonstrated its professionalism and leadership capacity, aiding society in the process of social change.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2013
Accession Number
ADA615631

Entities

People

  • Mary F. Carnes

Organizations

  • Air University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • American Revolution
  • Civil War
  • Congress
  • Employment
  • Families (Human)
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Science
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Prejudice
  • Psychological Phenomena And Processes
  • Societies
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Economics
  • Strategic Security Studies
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.