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Rise Of The Mavericks: The U.S. Air Force Security Service And The Cold War (Transforming War)
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Rise Of The Mavericks Traces The Beginnings And Subsequent Development Of The U.S. Air Force Security Service. Established In 1948 As Part Of The Emerging U.S. National Security Apparatus, This Communications Intelligence Organization Was Meant To Place The Fledgling U.S. Air Force On A Competitive Footing With Its Army And Navy Counterparts. As World War Ii Ended And The Cold War Began, Air Force Leaders Understood That An Effective Cryptologic Capability Would Be Crucial For Maintaining And Enhancing The Air Force As A Strategic And Decisive Component Of Americas National Defense. Successfully Deploying Airatomic Strategy In The Event Of A Future War Would Require Reliable Information On The Capabilities, Intentionsand Potential Targetsof An Opposing Force, In Particular The Soviet Union. Communications Intelligence Would Be A Critical Source Of This Information, And Air Force Leaders Were Adamant That Their Service Not Remain Dependent On Other Service Structures For This Capability. The Air Force Security Service Rose To The Occasion, Quickly Establishing Itself As One Of The Preeminent Communications Intelligence Agencies In The United States. Rise Of The Mavericks Fills The Gap In The Military And Intelligence History Literature And Further Complicates The Literature Surrounding The History Of The Nsa, Which Too Often Ignores Or Hastily Addresses The Contributions And Role Of The Service Comint Agencies During The Early Cold War Period. The Book Explains How Air Force Security Service Personnel Were Viewed As Mavericks By Other U.S. Military And Government Organizations. The Airmen Lived Up To This Characterization By Creating And Developing An Independent Communications Intelligence Capability While Persistently Resisting The Controlling Efforts Of The Armed Forces Security Agency And The National Security Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Rise of the Mavericks' about? A: 'Rise of the Mavericks' details the history and development of the U.S. Air Force Security Service from its establishment in 1948 during the early Cold War, focusing on its role in communications intelligence.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'Rise of the Mavericks' is Philip Clayton Shackelford.
- Q: When was 'Rise of the Mavericks' published? A: 'Rise of the Mavericks' was published on April 15, 2023.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: 'Rise of the Mavericks' is available in hardcover format.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 248 pages.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: 'Rise of the Mavericks' is available in its First Edition.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'Rise of the Mavericks' is categorized under Aviation.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'Rise of the Mavericks' is listed as 'New'.
- Q: What is the significance of the U.S. Air Force Security Service according to the book? A: The book highlights the importance of the U.S. Air Force Security Service as a key player in establishing a competitive cryptologic capability for the Air Force during the Cold War era.
- Q: Does the book cover the contributions of COMINT agencies during the Cold War? A: Yes, 'Rise of the Mavericks' addresses the often-overlooked contributions of COMINT agencies, enhancing the understanding of military and intelligence history.