CHIEF OF STAFF OF THE AIR FORCE'S READING LIST JULY 22, 2002

The web site Air Force Link provides the following background information on the CSAF's Reading List. "General Ronald Fogleman created the CSAF Professional Reading Program in 1996 to develop a common frame of reference among Air Force members -- officers, enlisted, and civilians -- to help each of us become better, more effective advocates of aerospace power. General Michael Ryan and now General John Jumper have wholeheartedly embraced and continued the Professional Reading Program." General Jumper writes: "This is a new list, a single list, which replaces the previous tiered list that has served the Air Force over the past six years. That prior list was divided into sections depending upon your rank. Given that my list is new, it's appropriate for Air Force members of all grades to pursue it, as their time permits. Also, it is my conviction that it's useful for the generals to know what the young troops are reading and vice versa.... In selecting these particular books I have been mindful that the 'Chief of Staff Reading List' must be subject to periodic renewal if it is to remain relevant to our constantly changing times and challenges. Accordingly, I intend to make this a dynamic list with additions and substitutions from time to time."