Centralized Control and Decentralized Execution: a Catchphrase in Crisis?

Centralized Control and Decentralized Execution: a Catchphrase in Crisis? PDF Author: Clint Hinote
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781478296508
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Languages : en
Pages : 90

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Book Description
The Air Force's master tenet of centralized control, decentralized execution is in danger of becoming dogma. Airmen have difficulty communicating the meaning of this phrase in a joint setting. This is partially due to our limited understanding of its history and the imprecise meaning of the words involved. Furthermore, the irregular conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq (and the ongoing service debates in the Pacific) have demonstrated the need for a deeper understanding of this master tenet to advocate effectively for airpower solutions. We must get this right, as it is critical to maximizing airpower's potential. Getting it right, however, requires moving beyond sound bites and bumper stickers.