Transformation Dilemma: Air Force Special Operations Command and the Role in the Future of the Air Force and Special Operations

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael J. Kingsley
Keyword(s):  
Air Force ◽  
Special Operations ◽  
The Future

Organizational Culture in Air Force Special Operations

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carroll Greene
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Culture ◽  
Air Force ◽  
Special Operations

The 2012 Defense Strategic Guidance: Implications for Air Force Special Operations

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Justin R. Hoffman
Keyword(s):  
Air Force ◽  
Special Operations

Personality Traits That Distinguish Special Operations Female Aircrew

2021 ◽  
Vol 92 (4) ◽  
pp. 240-247
Author(s):  
Wayne Chappelle ◽  
Anne H. Shadle ◽  
Rachael N. Martinez ◽  
Laura E. Reardon ◽  
Tanya Goodman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Personality Traits ◽  
Air Force ◽  
Openness To Experience ◽  
Personality Characteristics ◽  
High Demand ◽  
Special Operations ◽  
Neo Personality Inventory ◽  
Care And Support ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Insight Into

INTRODUCTION: U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) female aircrew represent a small group of military personnel in challenging high-risk, high-demand professions. Personality characteristics may play a key role in distinguishing those women who pursue a career as a special operations aircrew member and succeed in this pursuit. Having access to normative personality data can potentially support psychologists in assessing AFSOC female aircrew and subsequently making informed recommendations to leadership.METHODS: A total of 586 AFSOC aircrew trainees58 (9.9%) women and 528 (90.1%) mencompleted a series of computer-based psychological tests to assess cognitive ability and personality traits.RESULTS: Results indicated significant differences between female AFSOC aircrew and female civilians on four of the five NEO Personality Inventory domains: Neuroticism (M 74.9 vs. M 87.1), Extraversion (M 123.7 vs. M 112.8), Openness to Experience (M 122.6 vs. M 111.0), and Conscientiousness (M 136.0 vs. M 120.6), respectively. The comparison between female AFSOC aircrew and male AFSOC aircrew revealed significant differences across three of the five domains: Neuroticism (M 74.9 vs. M 65.1), Openness to Experience (M 122.6 vs. M 115.0), and Agreeableness (M 119.6 vs. M 112.7), respectively.DISCUSSION: Implications for assessment and interpretation of psychological testing are discussed. This paper provides a unique perspective and insight into those who pursue and excel in this career field. Identifying specific personality traits in our AFSOC female aircrew allows for tailored care and support when evaluating readiness in special operations aircrew for optimizing performance.Chappelle W, Shadle AH, Martinez RN, Reardon LE, Goodman T, Spencer H, Thompson W. Personality traits that distinguish special operations female aircrew. Aerosp Med Hum Perform. 2021; 92(4):240247.

A Review of Recent Progress in Aircraft Gun Design as it Affects Installation in Aircraft

1946 ◽  
Vol 50 (432) ◽  
pp. 986-997
Author(s):  
G. F. Wallace
Keyword(s):  
Special Reference ◽  
Air Force ◽  
Recent Progress ◽  
Standard Form ◽  
Air Cooling ◽  
Royal Air Force ◽  
The Future

Experience with the installation of guns in aircraft in recent years suggests that there has been little co-operation between gun designers and aircraft designers. This becomes more apparent as gun calibres increase and if satisfactory fighting aircraft are to be produced in the future, closer co-operation between gun designers and aircraft designers will be necessary. In consequence, a brief review of the progress of gun design in recent years, with special reference to its effect on installation, may be of interest.From 1918 to 1938 the standard guns used in the Royal Air Force were the Lewis gun and Vickers Maxim gun, both Army guns modified for air cooling. The installation of these guns had reached a standard form by 1918 which was adhered to for the best part of 20 years.

Introduction: The future of UK intelligence and special operations

2009 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 887-888
Author(s):  
RICHARD J. ALDRICH ◽  
PHILIP H. J. DAVIES
Keyword(s):  
Special Operations ◽  
The Future

Engine Life Measurement and Diagnostics: The Future Direction for the Air Force

1994 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chris J. Pomfret
Keyword(s):  
Air Force ◽  
Life Measurement ◽  
The Future ◽  
Future Direction ◽  
Engine Life

The Future Of Small-Format Cameras In The Air Force

1975 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. W. Berg
Keyword(s):  
Air Force ◽  
The Future
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