Optimizing the Weapons Officer in the Mobility Air Forces

Abstract

This graduate research paper analyzed potential recommendations commanders in the Mobility Air Forces (MAF) can implement to optimize the utilization of their Weapons Officers (WOs). To accomplish an unbiased analysis, the researcher performed a Delphi Study of 34 officers of various ranks with command experience ranging from squadron to graduated wing command. Participant backgrounds included Weapons Instructor Course graduates and non-Weapons Officers with experience in multiple airframes. This enhances the credibility of the study by gaining insights from commanders developed via depth and breadth cultures. Panel members shared their perceptions and insights over three survey rounds to determine ways for operational wings to utilize the skillset WOs develop at the USAF Weapons School and enable their development in a MAF culture that values officers with a breadth of experience.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 19, 2015
Accession Number
ADA619612

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  • Christopher D. Uhland

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

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  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Personnel
  • Airframes
  • Business Administration
  • Delphi Method
  • Employment
  • Instructors
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Science
  • Organizational Structure
  • Professional Development
  • Schools
  • Students
  • Training
  • Unified Combatant Commands
  • United States
  • Warfare

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