Command Study 8, Chapter 2. Diplomacy and War (open access)

Command Study 8, Chapter 2. Diplomacy and War

This booklet is the second chapter of a training course developed for Air Force Reserve personnel about international relations. This chapter discusses "the rise of modern diplomacy as a tool of international relations" as well as "some of the causes of war" (p. 1). It includes background information, analysis, review questions, and a list of suggested readings for further study.
Date: September 1962
Creator: Air University (U.S.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Current Study 9, Chapter 2. Air University (open access)

Current Study 9, Chapter 2. Air University

This booklet is the second chapter of a training course developed for Air Reserve personnel about commands within the United States Air Force. This chapter discusses the "nature of the Air University, its mission, historical background, educational philosophy, organization and functions, and [shows] how it fits into the general pattern of Air Force organization." It includes background information, analysis, review questions, and a list of readings for further study.
Date: December 1962
Creator: Air University (U.S.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Command Study 16, Chapter 4. Other Defense Management Agencies (open access)

Command Study 16, Chapter 4. Other Defense Management Agencies

This booklet is the fourth chapter of a training course developed for Air Reserve personnel about the Department of Defense. This chapter discusses the mission, structure, and operations of the Defense Atomic Support Agency, the Defense Intelligence Agency, and the Defense Contract Audit Agency. It includes background information, analysis, review questions, and a list of readings for further study.
Date: September 1966
Creator: Air University (U.S.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Current Study 10, Chapter 6. The Philippine Islands: A Study in the Evolution of Democracy (open access)

Current Study 10, Chapter 6. The Philippine Islands: A Study in the Evolution of Democracy

This booklet is the sixth chapter of a training course developed for Air Force Reserve personnel about the challenges posed by the Cold War. This chapter discusses the Philippine government and includes background information, analysis, review questions, and a list of readings for further study.
Date: July 1963
Creator: Air University (U.S.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Area 1, Phase 3. The Special Staff (open access)

Area 1, Phase 3. The Special Staff

This booklet is the 3rd unit of an extension training course developed for Air Reserve personnel about military management. This book discusses the functions and responsibilities most often found on the Air Force special staff.
Date: November 1964
Creator: Air University (U.S.). Extension Course Institute.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Current Study 11, Chapter 2. The Evolution of the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO) (open access)

Current Study 11, Chapter 2. The Evolution of the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO)

This booklet is the second chapter of Current Study 11, a staff development course about the Cold War's impact on world affairs. This chapter discusses the development of the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO) and includes background information, observations, review questions, a list of readings for further study, and three appendices.
Date: December 1963
Creator: Air University (U.S.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Course 2A, Volume 32. Communication Techniques (open access)

Course 2A, Volume 32. Communication Techniques

This booklet is the Course 2A, Volume 32 unit of an extension training course developed for Air Force personnel. This book discusses various skills, techniques, and forms of effective communication.
Date: November 1960
Creator: Air University (U.S.). Extension Course Institute.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History