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About the AuthorMaj Dennis Larm received his commission in 1982 through the Air Force ReserveOfficer Training Corps as a distinguished graduate of the University ofSouthern California. He completed the Imagery Intelligence Officer Course andthe Intelligence Precision Photographic Officer Course with honors at Lowry AirForce Base (AFB), Colorado. Major Larm’s first intelligence tour was at Osan AirBase (AB), Republic of Korea. Following completion of the Computer SystemsDevelopment Officer Course at Keesler AFB, Mississippi, he served on the headquartersstaff at Hickam AFB, Hawaii. Major Larm subsequently earned a master’sdegree in strategic intelligence as a distinguished graduate of the DefenseIntelligence College in Washington, D.C. At Goodfellow AFB, Texas, he was anintelligence instructor and directed acquisition efforts for computer-based intelligencetraining systems. At Randolph AFB, Texas, he was an intelligence trainingprogram element monitor and an executive officer. Major Larm is a graduateof Squadron Officer School and Air Command and Staff College. Following graduationfrom the School of Advanced Airpower Studies, Maxwell AFB, Alabama,he will be assigned to Osan AB, Republic of Korea. Major Larm is married to theformer Mia Park, and they have a daughter, Tina, and a son, Derek.vii
AcknowledgmentsI thank all the students, faculty, and staff of the School of Advanced AirpowerStudies (SAAS) for all direct and indirect support contributing to the genesis, development,and completion of this study. I would especially like to acknowledgeCol Phillip S. Meilinger, dean of SAAS, for his profound influence as a leader,scholar, and mentor. SAAS is the premier institution providing advanced instructionin airpower studies. Class V bestowed the following upon me duringthe 1995–96 academic year: a tough, yet mentally rewarding curriculum; acadre of distinguished faculty; prominent guest speakers; an adept and motivatedsmall body of students willing to discuss and debate ideas; and the environmentto not just learn about the subject of airpower but to foster meaningfulcontribution to airpower knowledge.I thank Mark J. Conversino and Bruce M. DeBlois, two academic warriors whogave me sincere advice and outstanding guidance. They imparted wisdom tomake this research effort a meaningful experience, direction to keep the projecton schedule, and supplied encouragement. I also thank the Air University Librarystaff, particularly Mr. Herman Hall and Mr. David Alexander. I want to expresslove and appreciation to my family for putting up with me during an extremelydemanding academic year.ix
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Page 3 and 4: ContentsChapterDISCLAIMER . . . . .
Page 5: AbstractThe future holds an acceler
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Page 13 and 14: Chapter 4 answers the question: Why
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All forms of manned and unmanned ai
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Relative Ranks for Reliability Area
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KEY: ● Major Advantage Counterba
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Chapter 6ConclusionConstant evaluat
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