Commanding an Air Force squadron

"The privilege of commanding an Air Force squadron, despite its heavy responsibilities and unrelenting challenges, represents for many Air Force officers the high point of their careers. It is service as a squadron commander that accords true command authority for the first time. The authority, used consistently and wisely, provides a foundation for command. As with the officer's commission itself, command authority is granted to those who have earned, both by performance and a revealed capacity for the demands of total responsibility. But once granted, it must be revalidated every day. So as you assume squadron command, bringing your years of experience and proven record to join with this new authority, you still might need a little practical help to succeed with the tasks of command. This book offers such help. Commanding an Air Force Squadron brings unique and welcome material to a subject other books have addressed. It is rich in practical, useful, down-to-earth advice from officers who have recently experienced squadron command."--Adapted from page ix.