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Show n orslhiop (SlfinfS are illogical, unreasonable, and Love and trust self-centere- them anyway, Matthew 22:39) tomorrow. Do anyway: (cf. Luke If you do good people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives. Do good People d. anyway, (compare (cf. Matthew Be The good you do today be will forgotten DSSSDOTIT rices s (Air Gen. William Lt. Col. David M. Hall Our military environment By undergoing W. Momyer, commander of Tactical Air Command, made amajor statement on close air support at a symposium of the American Ordnance Association recently in Washington, D.C. Some of his observations are: "Close air support played a major part in air and ground operations of WW II, Korea and Vietnam. In WW II about 15 per cent of the air effort was in close air support. In Vietnam, we averaged about 900 sorties per day during General Momyer also said that the United States with each war has introduced new weapons and modified tactics and procedures to increase the effectiveness of these missions and that the nation is in a constant state of change and, properly so, because of the new technology coming along. "For the future," he said, 'it is apparent that guided weapons will play a major part in close air support of ground forces. The high accuracy achieved with these weapons permits strikes very close to our own troops, but more importantly, armored forces are extremely vulnerable when expose to these air attacks. "The combination of KG (electro-optical- ), 1967-1968- ." laser and infrared guided bombs enhances the ability of tactical air to destroy large segments of armored forces that might be encountered in a war in Europe... "Close air support in another war will be far more demanding than what it was in Vietnam and probably WW II. We will have to fight for air superiority, while the need for close air support will be just as urgent. Thus, close air support will, in all probability, have to be conducted in the face of enemy air opposition." General Momyer cautions that the enemy can be expected to have large numbers of anti aircraft artillery weapons and surface-to-ai- r missiles. It will be necessary to conduct electronic warfare to neutralized the radars that control these missiles and to conduct direct air attacks to destroy them, be continued. "Close air support in such a scenario in a different way of life than what our forces saw in Vietnam. To live and fight in this type of environment will require better sensors to detect the enemy and better stand-of- f weapons to information the exploit produced by the sensors." I'.ditorial Office Office of Information. Bldg 1102. Room 10?,, Ext. 7321 change. is Periodic strength reductions, coupled with the increased personnel cost, require that each person be a maximum producer. Leading to this environment, American society has undergone a number of changes since World War II. New moods have crept into out society. New ways of solving old problems are being offered by both the youth and minorities. New symbols, signs and behavior can be observed in younger enlisted men and officers. For the most part, these changes are natural and healthy, not only for the society and the Service, but for the youth 'I know confusing sentence engraved on a plaque and hung on their office wall. Unfortunately, the words illustrate one of the most serious problems facing us today--- a lack of effective com- munications. The credibility gap that leaped s into public view in the should have taught us,a lesson. A modern American simply isn't satisfied with information. He wants to be sure that the information he receives is both accurate and complete. When he feels that he's being left out of things, when he feel s that he's not being told the whole truth, the average American gels more than a little unhappy. In the military this dissatisfaction surfaces very quickly in terms of a loss of efmid-1960- ficiency. . en- problem," "youth problem," or "minority group problem." The true problem is the There are many valid reasons on some subwhy information jects has to be classified and access limited to only the very few who have a need to know. In some areas, such as overseas, there are many other things which, while they have no security implication, must be treated confidentially for obvious political reasons. But beyond national security and international politics, there are few if any reasons why our people shouldn't know about everything that's going to affect their lives. Officers have often spoken about a difference in perspective between levels in the Air Force This difference is not only normal but also necessary, and it exists between all levels up and down the chain of command However, a serious problem can insidiously develop if all involved aren't careful. It's true that people at the squadron level don't have much need to know what's going to happen to their squadron six months in the future. There isn't much need for an aircrew member, a flight line mechanic or a security policeman to look beyond the immediate job at hand. But need in many cases isn't important people want to know everything they can about what's going to happen. A classic example that a great many people in the Air Force are familiar with concerns closing a base or facility. The rumors fly -- w J (AFLCNS excerpt of Federation CYO Newsletter) e o e person in the military and our society must strive to increase his personal awareness and insure that purported changes serve to improve our society. The long history of violated human rights by members of our society must be eradicated. We, through awareness and sensitivity, must be aware of this history to insure that our present actions and philosophy are geared to insuring that the basic human rights of every individual are inviolate. It can only be done with your help. Each Service member must insure that his or her every act is designed to insure respect for the basic rights of every individual. young men and women were making a big thing out of what they Ouofo of note "The Air Force is confronting its defense commitments with the smallest budget and the fewest people it has had in marry years. The emphasis is therefore on quality-quali- ty thick and fast; "Hey, did you know they're closing the flight line snack bar next week? We'll have to walk all the way to the main caferteria." "I justheard the base is going to close in six months and we're all being transferred to Grimsville." The first visible impact is on morale. Then the results of this insecurity start to show up in the quality of work being done. In today's Air Force, if a supervisor is to maintain his credibility, he must furnish his subordinates with accurate and complete information. To tell a terms people, with in of well-traine- d better education and skill, and a strong sense of duty and high personal and professional standards. The only way we can attract that kind of quality-pa- rt icularly in an era of forces-i- s with adequate pay and benefits, and improved living and working conditions. And. above all. with the public high morale-anis so that essential to respect morale." (en. Ornrge S. f'.rown. Air Force S.tems Command commander. d Top Times claimed was an unbridegeable gap that separated persons under 30 trom ovcr-tne-niThat's simmered down considerably, giving rise to the belief that a lot of those same people must have turned 30. A thing like getting older can affect one's ii viewpoint. No matter. Age was a line anyway. A lot of things besides chronology affect the thinking process. The Air Force is still young by any measurement. It won't observe its 26th anniversary until September. It has had to think young and stay flexible to keep abreast of the Mattering sociological and technological changes that have faked place and will continue to happen For example, fake recruits They're now better educated and informed-an- d thank heaven they are. 30 phony-demarcatio- Office dvertUing MorMedia Sales, inc.. :ij N Main. Ivton. .17.V)12 or 277 f.TB Salt n?v ike UlW.ISTMMt POLICY Kerfh;r.L' adw r?;- d m f).i be in;)'" y y ,'s!'.'i -' Monday is tho doadlino for copy Trs-- .iwtH-jh'- e man he's going to be transferred and then not tell him why or where not only makes life miserable for the individual but also has a deleterious impact on his work sooner or later. To tell a man to perform a task and not take the time to tell him why it's important simply begs sloppy work. "Tell it like it is'"' - but too often we don't complete the job. It's time to tell why it is. With modern Americans you better have a darn good reason. (AFLCNS courtesv of AIRSCOOP) -- IIS S(QiyS It wasn't too long ago that a lot of in the Base Audiovisual Services Branch or other Air Force sources unless noted. Matthew (cf. anyway, 7:12) inability of society to recognize the basic human rights of all citizens regardless of race, color, sex, religion or national origin. Recognizing that the problem exists can be a catalyst for creative thinking. There is no short history course that can provide total awareness of the problem No checklist can be created which provides an easy solution to the problems. The solution which worked in one area or location may not be the panacea for all like problems. The problem with its roots steeped in the psychological, sociological, anthropological and religious heritage of our nation cannot have an easy solution. To solve the problem, each thusiasm behind these changes can be channeled to form a more constructive and just society. Historically, as old values and rationales in our society become outdated, new ones evolve to provide the basis for our daily existence. There is a problem in our American society which traces its root causes back to the early history of our nation. It is not a -- PHOTO CHKIHTNAlipho'ov the Hill Top Times are from t Give the world the best you have and you'll get kicked in the teeth. Give the world the best you have big problosw nature. The energy and "black 16:26) 10-2- 8) and minorities as well. If truly understood, these changes are not threatening in (cf. Matthew anyway, un- you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you reaiizo that what you hoard is not what I meant.' Many Air Force people have that rather frank (cf. John 13:14) Fti Force. Department of Defense and national policies and concepts and facts affecting them. For more details see Air Force Policy Letter for Commanders. AFRP 190-- 1 ) and men with the smallest ideas. Think big anyway, 7:5) POLICY honest anyway, (cf. Mark 10:43) The biggest men with the biggest ideas can be shot down by the smallest If you are successful you will win false friends Sucand true enemies. ceed anyway, (cf. Matthew favor derdogs, but follow top dogs. Fight for the few underdogs, anyway, (cf. Matthew 25:40-45- ) What you spend years building may be destroyed overnight. Build anyway, (cf. Matthewy People really need help, but may attack you if you do help. Help people 9:23-25- ) Honesty and frankness will make you vulnerable. 25:23-24- ) CURRENT People good f'f i p'.Tf - U:-t- - fiT n The civilian lifestyles from which Air Force newcomers came have changes as those 26 years of Air Force history have slipped by. It was-a- nd Air Force's job to keep up with the times while maintaining the essentials of is--t- military discipline. It must make the newcomers' transition to military life as smooth as possible. It must make the first impressions (which could be lasting) of the Air Force favorable ones, and it must eventually turn all its people into skilled proud, craftsmen motivated to excel in their work. The Air Force had a done a good job. but it wants to do a perfect one. t Take stock in America lT VI Wf Bm ff.,ti, Skmrm patronage without regard to the race, c reed color, national origin or sex of the purchaser. or patron. 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