Air University Press
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Air University Press (AUP) is part of the Air University at Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, Alabama. It serves as the publishing arm of Air University, focusing on producing and distributing books, journals, and other scholarly materials related to military affairs, with an emphasis on air and space power, leadership, and strategy.
Mission
The mission of Air University Press is to facilitate intellectual discourse within the Air Force by publishing works that contribute to the professional development of Air Force personnel, shape military strategy, and advance Air Force doctrine. AUP aims to be a key resource for thought leadership in military education.[1]
Parent organization
Air University Press operates under the Air University, which is part of the Department of the Air Force. Air University manages professional military education for Air Force personnel.[2]
Legislation
AUP was not established by specific legislation but is part of the Air University's broader educational and research mission, supported by Air Force policies on education and publication.
Partners
- Various Air Force schools and centers for content creation
- Academic institutions for collaborative research and publication
- Defense and security think tanks for broader strategic analysis
Number of employees
The specific number of employees is not publicly detailed but includes editors, writers, designers, and administrative staff.
Organization structure
AUP's structure revolves around:
Leader
The head of Air University Press is the Director of Air University Press.
Divisions
- Editorial Division for content management and publication
- Production Division for design and printing
- Distribution Division for disseminating publications
List of programs
- Publishing of books, journals, and research papers
- Air and Space Power Journal (ASPJ)
- Air University Review (formerly known as Air University Quarterly Review)
- Various doctrinal, historical, and strategic studies[3]
Last total enacted budget
Specific budget details for AUP are not publicly disclosed, as they are part of the Air University's budget.
Staff
Staff includes professionals with backgrounds in publishing, military history, and strategy, supported by administrative personnel.
Funding
Funding for AUP comes from the Department of the Air Force through allocations to Air University for educational and research purposes.
Services provided
AUP provides publishing services, distributing scholarly works to enhance the professional knowledge base of the Air Force. This includes editing, peer review, printing, and digital dissemination of materials focused on airpower, space, leadership, and military strategy.[4]
Headquarters address
55 LeMay Plaza South, Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, AL 36112
History
Air University Press has been a significant component of Air University since its inception in 1946, initially as part of the Air University Quarterly Review. Over the years, it has evolved to cover a wider range of topics, becoming a central hub for military thought leadership and scholarship within the Air Force community.
External links
References
- ↑ Air University (2025). "Mission". Air University Press.
- ↑ Air University (2025). "About Us". Air University.
- ↑ Air University (2025). "Publications". Air University Press.
- ↑ Air University (2025). "Services". Air University Press.