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Air Force Research Institute Papers 2012-1 : Air Force Leadership Study; the Need For Deliberate Development

Dr. Karen Currie, Dr. Adam Lowther, Lt Col Brian Landry, Scott Johnson, John Conway

Abstract

After describing the type of visionary senior officers needed to lead the Air Force of the future, the study team recommends the identification of “high potential” officers upon selection for field-grade rank. This special designation allows the Air Force to focus education and assignment opportunities on those officers most likely to attain flag rank and senior joint billets. Subsequent recommendations are designed to provide additional leadership development opportunities for officers after they attain flag rank. These initiatives emphasize the focus we must place on developing and continuing leadership education for officers at every stage in their careers. The future strategic environment demands nothing less.

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