Air University Review, May-June 1976
Lieutenant General John W. Pauly's "Thread of Doctrine" constitutes what we believe to be a solid platform for continuing dialogue on Air Force doctrine. As an offspring of the twentieth century and its technological revolution, the Air Force has faced a formidable challenge in developing doctrine and tactics to keep pace with the quantum leaps in hardware capability. We mean for Air University Review to contribute to this process by providing a forum where conflicting ideas may help refine and sharpen evolving doctrine.
Our cover graphically reflects General Pauly's ". . . yesterday's lessons learned, applied to tomorrow's expectations."
In an article both profound and whimsical, Hoyt W. Huggins speculates on the present and future role of computers in the conduct of human affairs. Anyone concerned with the impact of computers in the management process will find that Huggins offers some stimulating--even offbeat--insights.
Among letters that cross the Editor's desk from time to time are those inquiring if the Review would be interested in book reviews or articles from sources outside the Air Force. The answer is an emphatic yes. Although the majority of our contributors have traditionally been active duty or retired Air Force personnel, we have always welcomed articles from anyone who has something significant to say. Aspiring authors need not feel that their opinions must conform to what they perceive to be the official policy of the Air Force. We welcome differing points of view so long as they are well supported.
Potential book reviewers interested in receiving a book for review should drop us a card or letter indicating their area of competence. Despite the fact that we have regular reliable reviewers, we always welcome new talent and fresh points of view.
Since our authors often express pleasant surprise when they receive a check for their articles, perhaps it is worth mentioning again that we do offer modest sums for articles accepted for publication. The only exception applies to Air Force or other federal personnel whose articles were written during normal duty hours.
At the end of February the Review lost one of its most capable and dedicated staff members and the Air Force an employee of long-standing tenure. Miss Genie Cory, Copy Editor for the Review since the Quarterly Review days back in 1957, started her federal employment in 1927, the year in which Charles Lindbergh flew the Spirit of St. Louis solo across the Atlantic. Her 48 years and four months' continuous federal service establishes a record in Air University not likely to be broken. Miss Cory's painstaking care to detail and her wealth of Air Force experience will be greatly missed, but we delight in her accepting a retirement so richly deserved. Ave atque vale.
Disclaimer
The conclusions and opinions expressed in this document are those of the author cultivated in the freedom of expression, academic environment of Air University. They do not reflect the official position of the U.S. Government, Department of Defense, the United States Air Force or the Air University.
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