Guideposts for the U.S. Military in the Twenty-first Century

摘要

Near the close of the 20th century, in September 1999, fifteen general officers -- active duty and retired -- representing all of the Armed Forces, met at Boiling AFB, DC, to consider the impact of air power on warfare. The discussion ranged widely across the spectrum of conflict, including combat, education, advanced technology, space weapons, strategy, information warfare, and intelligence. The aim of the symposium was to provide guideposts for future leaders. Following opening remarks by General W. Y. Smith, the following papers were presented: 'Combat Lessons of the Twentieth Century,' by General Larry D. Welch, USAF (Ret.); 'The Education and Retention of Military Personnel,' by Major General Donald R. Gardner, USMC (Ret.); 'Retention: The Key to the Total Force,' by Lt. General John B. Conaway, USAF (Ret.); 'The State of Military Education,' by Rear Admiral Richard W. Schneider, USCGR (Ret.); 'High Stakes in the High Ground,' by General Michael E. Ryan, USAF; 'Advanced Weapon Systems and Technologies,' by General Michael P. C. Carns, USAF (Ret.); 'Acquisition and Sustainment,' by General Ronald W. Yates, USAF (Ret.); 'Navy Operations Changed by Technology,' by Rear Admiral Richard A. Riddell, USN (Ret.); 'Forward Presence, Forward Engagement,' by Admiral Thomas J. Lopez, USN (Ret.); 'Air Power Perspective,' by General Joseph W. Ralston, USAF; 'Information Superiority in Military Operations,' by Admiral Harry D. Train II, USN (Ret.); 'The Nintendo Generation,' by General William W. Hartzog, USA (Ret.); 'Intelligence Support to the Warfighter,' by Lt. General Lincoln D. Faurer, USAF (Ret.); and 'Strategic Imperatives,' by General Edward C. Meyer, USA (Ret.). Fifty-one photographs and two figures are included.