Always at war : organizational culture in Strategic Air Command, 1946-62 /

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"Always at War is the story of Strategic Air Command (SAC) during the early decades of the Cold War. It explains how an organization dominated by experienced World War II airmen developed a unique culture that thrives to this day. The narrative begins with the origins of powered flight and desc...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Deaile, Melvin G. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Annapolis, Maryland : Naval Institute Press, [2018]
Series:Transforming war
Subjects:
United States. > Air Force. > Strategic Air Command > History.
United States. > Air Force. > Strategic Air Command > Organization.
United States. > Air Force. > Strategic Air Command
Strategic culture > United States.
Culture stratégique > États-Unis.
Armed Forces > Organization
Strategic culture
United States
History
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • "A different breed of cat": The foundations of pilot culture
  • Shared experiences: the foundations of SAC culture
  • Beginnings: The evolution of SAC
  • "We are at war now": implementing a new organizational culture
  • Taking charge: organizational culture in SAC relationships, institutions, and artifacts
  • SAC life: the SAC mentality in action
  • Living in the missile age: Fear and SAC culture
  • Epilogue and conclusion.

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