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Air Force Training Command Professional Reading Programme


Air Force Training Command Professional Reading Programme

Air Force Training Command (AFTC) provides robust training and educational support for the Republic of Singapore Air Force's (RSAF) Operational Commands. Through the amalgamation of the RSAF's basic training schools, use of highly advanced technologies and sophisticated training methods, AFTC is the centre for learning excellence to develop RSAF airmen to better meet the operational needs of the RSAF.

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CATEGORISATION OF MATERIALS

The AFTC PRP materials complement the self-directed SAF Professional Reading Programme and are categorised into the following topics:

  1. National Security
  2. Leadership
  3. Air Operations
  4. Military Operations
  5. Organisation and Management
  6. Digital Education
  7. Innovation

AFTC PROFESSIONAL READING LIST

NATIONAL SECURITY

  1. "The Singapore Story: Memoirs of Lee Kuan Yew”, Lee Kuan Yew, 2015 [ eBook]
  2. "The Singapore Story: Memoirs of Lee Kuan Yew”, Lee Kuan Yew, 2000 [ Hard copy]
  3. "Defending the Lion City: the Armed Forces of Singapore", Huxley, 2000 [ eBook][ Hard copy]
  4. “From third world to first : the Singapore story, 1965-2000 : memoirs of Lee Kuan Yew”, Lee Kuan Yew, 2000 [ Hard copy]
  5. “Lee Kuan Yew : hard truths to keep Singapore going”, Fook Kwang Han, 2011 [ Hard copy]
  6. “Goh Keng Swee: A Public Career Remembered”, Barry Desker, 2012 [ eBook][ Hard copy]
  7. “Goh Keng Swee: A Legacy Of Public Service”, Emrys Myles Khean Aun Chew, 2012 [ eBook][ Hard copy]
  8. “Perspectives On The Security Of Singapore: The First 50 Years”, Barry Desker, 2015 [ eBook]
  9. “Government and politics in Malaysia”, Abdul Rashid Moten, 2008 [ Hard copy]
  10. “Malaysia-Singapore Relations: Troubled Past and Uncertain Future?”, Andrew Tan, 2001 [ Hard copy]
  11. “Understanding international conflicts : an introduction to theory and history”, Joseph Nye, 2009 [ Hard copy]

LEADERSHIP

  1. “SAF leadership competency development handbook (provisional)”, 2004 [ Hard copy]
  2. “Soldiers and statesmen : reflections on leadership”, John S.D. Eisenhower, 2012 [ eBook][ Hard copy]
  3. “Leadership: Theory and Practice”, Peter G. Northouse, 2016 [ Hard copy]
  4. “Strengths based leadership : great leaders, teams, and why people follow”, Tom Rath, 2008 [ eBook][ Hard copy]
  5. “Small Unit Leadership : A Commonsense Approach”, Dandridge M. Malone, 2011 [ eBook]
  6. “Small unit leadership : a commonsense approach”, Dandridge M. (Mike) Malone, 2003 [ Hard copy]
  7. “The Three Meter Zone : Common Sense Leadership for NCOs”, J. D. Pendry, 2013 [ eBook]
  8. “The three meter zone : common sense leadership for NCOs “, James D. Pendry., 1999 [ Hard copy]
  9. “Four hours in My Lai : a war crime and its aftermath”, Michael Bilton, 1992 [ Hard copy]
  10. “Leadership and Self-Deception : Getting Out of the Box”, Arbinger Institute, 2010 [ eBook]
  11. “Leadership and self-deception : getting out of the box”, Arbinger Institute, 2002 [ Hard copy]
  12. “The 21 indispensable qualities of a leader : becoming the person others will want to follow”, John C. Maxwell, 1999 [ NLB][E-book]
  13. “Leadership Passages : The Personal and Professional Transitions That Make or Break a Leader”, David L. Dotlich, 2004 [ eBook]
  14. “Leadership That Matters : The Critical Factors for Making a Difference in People's Lives and Organizations' Success”, Marshall Sashkin, 2003 [ eBook]
  15. “Creating Personal Presence : Look, Talk, Think, and Act Like a Leader”, Dianna Booher, 2011 [ eBook]
  16. “The Radical Leap : A Personal Lesson in Extreme Leadership”, Steve Farber, 2014 [ eBook]
  17. “The radical leap : a personal lesson in extreme leadership”, Steve Farber, 2004 [ Hard copy]
  18. “Servant Leadership : A Journey Into the Nature of Legitimate Power and Greatness”, Robert K. Greenleaf, 2002 [ eBook]
  19. “Transforming command : the pursuit of mission command in the U.S., British, and Israeli armies”, Eitan Shamir, 2011 [ eBook][ Hard copy]
  20. The Leader, The Teacher & You: Leadership Through The Third Generation”, Lim Siong Guan, 2013 [ eBook][ Hard copy]
  21. “Emotional intelligence 2.0”, Travis Bradberry, 2009 [ eBook][ NLB]
  22. “Man's Search for Meaning”, Viktor E. Frankl, 2006 [ eBook]
  23. “Man's search for meaning”, Viktor E. Frankl, 1985 [ Hard copy]
  24. “The Unforgiving Minute : A Soldier's Education”, Craig M. Mullaney, 2009 [ eBook]
  25. “Turn the Ship Around! : A True Story of Turning Followers Into Leaders”, L. David Marquet, 2012 [ eBook]
  26. “A soldier at heart : a memoir”, Winston Choo, 2021 [ Hard Copy]

AIR OPERATIONS

  1. “The age of airpower”, Martin van Creveld, 2011 [ eBook][ Hard copy]
  2. “A history of air warfare”, John Andreas Olsen, 2010 [ eBook][ Hard copy]
  3. “The air campaign : John Warden and the classical airpower theorists”, David R. Mets, 1999 [ Hard copy]
  4. “Air Power And Maneuver Warfare”, Martin van Creveld, 2014 [ eBook][ Hard copy]
  5. “Global Air Power”, John Andreas Olsen, 2011 [ eBook]
  6. “The Air Campaign: Planning For Combat”, John A. Warden, 2014 [ eBook][ Hard copy]
  7. “Flight discipline”, Tony Kern, 1998 [ Hard copy]
  8. “Air Power : A Global History”, Jeremy Black, 2016 [ eBook]
  9. “Military Strategy, Joint Operations, and Airpower : An Introduction”, Ryan Burke, 2018 [ eBook]

MILITARY OPERATIONS

  1. “The Utility of Force”, Rupert Smith, 2007 [ eBook]
  2. “The utility of force : the art of war in the modern world”, Rupert Smith, 2005 [ Hard copy]
  3. “21st century soldier : the weaponry, gear, and technology of the military in the new century”, Frank Vizard, 2002 [ Hard copy]
  4. “Silent warfare : understanding the world of intelligence”, Abram N. Shulsky, 2002 [ eBook][ Hard copy]
  5. “Information operations : warfare and the hard reality of soft power”, Leigh Armistead, 2004 [ eBook][ Hard copy]
  6. “Understanding international conflicts : an introduction to theory and history”, Joseph Nye, 2009 [ Hard copy]
  7. “What every person should know about war”, Chris Hedges, 2003 [ Hard copy]

ORGANISATION AND MANAGEMENT

  1. “Effective communication : a Harvard Business Review reprint series”, 1974 [ Hard copy]
  2. “Writing with precision : how to write so that you cannot possibly be misunderstood”, Jefferson D. Bates, 1990 [ Hard copy]
  3. “The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation : An Easy-to-Use Guide with Clear Rules, Real-World Examples, and Reproducible Quizzes”, Jane Straus, 2014 [ eBook]
  4. “It's ok to ask 'em to work... : and other essential maxims for smart managers”, Frank McNair, 2000 [ Hard copy]
  5. “The emotionally intelligent manager : how to develop and use the four key emotional skills of leadership”, David R. Caruso, 2004 [ eBook][ Hard copy]
  6. “Making Things Happen : Mastering Project Management”, Scott Berkun, 2008 [ eBook]
  7. “Working with you is killing me : Free Yourself from Emotional Traps at Work”, Katherine Crowley, 2006 [ Hard copy]
  8. “How to reduce workplace conflict and stress : how leaders and their employees can protect their sanity and productivity from tension and turf wars”, Anna Maravelas, 2005 [ eBook][ Hard copy]
  9. “Enhancing Adult Motivation to Learn : A Comprehensive Guide for Teaching All Adults”, Raymond J. Wlodkowski, 2008 [ eBook]
  10. “Enhancing adult motivation to learn : a comprehensive guide for teaching all adults”, Raymond J. Wlodkowski, 1999 [ Hard copy]
  11. “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team : A Leadership Fable”, Patrick M. Lencioni, 2002 [ eBook]
  12. “The fifth discipline : the art and practice of the learning organization”, Peter M. Senge, 2006 [ eBook][ Hard copy]
  13. “Good to Great : Why Some Companies Make the Leap...And Others Don't”, Jim Collins, 2010 [ Audiobook]
  14. “Good to great : why some companies make the leap-- and others don't”, Jim Collins, 2001 [ Hard copy][E-book]
  15. “Financial Statements, Revised and Expanded Edition : A Step-by-Step Guide to Understanding and Creating Financial Reports”, Thomas R. Ittelson, 2009 [ eBook]
  16. “Financial statements : a step-by-step guide to understanding and creating financial reports”, Thomas R. Ittelson, 2009 [ Hard copy]
  17. “The art of deception : controlling the human element of security”, Kevin D. Mitnick, 2002 [ eBook][ Hard copy]

DIGITAL EDUCATION

(I) Artificial Intelligence

  1. “Artificial Intelligence : An Introduction”, Alan Garnham, 2017 [ eBook]
  2. “Artificial Intelligence : Advances in Research and Applications”, Rabelo Mendizabal, 2017 [ eBook]
  3. “Artificial Intelligence and Big Data : The Birth of a New Intelligence”, Fernando Iafrate, 2018 [ eBook]
  4. “Artificial Intelligence and Problem Solving”, Danny Kopec, 2016 [ eBook]
  5. “Artificial Intelligence : Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications”, Information Resources Management Association, 2017 [ eBook]
  6. “Artificial Intelligence for Autonomous Networks”, Mazin Gilbert, 2019 [ eBook]
  7. “Artificial Intelligence for Big Data : Complete Guide to Automating Big Data Solutions Using Artificial Intelligence Techniques”, Anand Deshpande, 2018 [ eBook]
  8. “Artificial Intelligence for Business”, Rajendra Akerkar, 2019 [ eBook]
  9. “Artificial Intelligence For Dummies”, John Paul Mueller, 2018 [ eBook]
  10. “Artificial Intelligence for Marketing : Practical Applications”, Jim Sterne, 2018 [ Audiobook]
  11. “Artificial Intelligence in Value Creation : Improving Competitive Advantage”, Andrzej Wodecki, 2018 [ eBook]
  12. “Artificial Intelligence Safety and Security”, Roman V. Yampolskiy, 2019 [ eBook]
  13. “Artificial Intelligence Tools : Decision Support Systems in Condition Monitoring and Diagnosis”, Diego Galar Pascual, 2015 [ eBook]
  14. “Artificial Intelligence : With an Introduction to Machine Learning, Second Edition”, Richard E. Neapolitan, 2018 [ eBook]
  15. “Applied Artificial Intelligence: Where AI Can Be Used In Business”, Francesco Corea, 2018 [ eBook]
  16. “Autonomy and Artificial Intelligence: A Threat or Savior?”, W.F. Lawless, 2017 [ eBook]
  17. “Beyond Artificial Intelligence : From Human Consciousness to Artificial Consciousness”, Alain Cardon, 2018 [ eBook]
  18. “Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence : Advances and Applications”, Sasikumar Gurumoorthy, 2018 [ eBook]
  19. “Practical Artificial Intelligence : Machine Learning, Bots, and Agent Solutions Using C#”, Arnaldo Pérez Castaño, 2018 [ eBook]
  20. “The Artificial Intelligence Imperative: A Practical Roadmap for Business”, Anastassia Lauterbach, 2018 [ eBook]
  21. “The Executive Guide to Artificial Intelligence : How to Identify and Implement Applications for AI in Your Organization”, Andrew Burgess, 2017 [ eBook]
  22. “The Question of Artificial Intelligence : Philosophical and Sociological Perspectives”, Brian P. Bloomfield, 2018 [ eBook]

(II) Augmented Reality

  1. “Augmented Reality Art : From an Emerging Technology to a Novel Creative Medium”, Vladimir Geroimenko, 2018 [ eBook]
  2. “Augmented Reality : Developments, Technologies and Applications”, Raymond Hughes, 2014 [ eBook]
  3. “Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality : Empowering Human, Place and Business”, Timothy Jung, Cham, 2018 [ eBook]
  4. “Virtual & Augmented Reality For Dummies”, Paul Mealy, 2018 [ eBook]
  5. “Virtual and Augmented Reality : Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications”, Information Resources Management Association, 2018 [ eBook]

(III) Cloud Technology

  1. “Architecting the Cloud : Design Decisions for Cloud Computing Service Models (SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS)”, Michael J. Kavis, 2014 [ eBook]
  2. “Assured Cloud Computing”, Roy H. Campbell, 2018 [ eBook]
  3. “Cloud Computing : Business Trends and Technologies”, Igor Faynberg, 2016 [ eBook]
  4. “Cloud Computing : Concepts and Practices”, Naresh Kumar Sehgal, 2018 [ eBook]
  5. “Cloud Computing for Optimization: Foundations, Applications, and Challenges”, Bhabani Shankar Prasad Mishra, 2018 [ eBook]
  6. “Cloud Computing : Principles, Systems and Applications”, Nick Antonopoulos, 2017 [ eBook]
  7. “Cloud Computing Security : Foundations and Challenges”, John R. Vacca, 2017 [ eBook]
  8. “Cloud Foundry : The Cloud-Native Platform”, Duncan C. E. Winn, 2016 [ eBook]
  9. “Cloud Logistics : Reference Architecture Design”, Falco Jaekel, 2019 [ eBook]
  10. “Cloud Technology : Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications”, Information Resources Management Association, 2015 [ eBook]
  11. “Mobile Cloud Computing : Models, Implementation, and Security”, Meikang Qiu, 2017 [ eBook]
  12. “The Cloud Adoption Playbook : Proven Strategies for Transforming Your Organization with the Cloud”, Moe Abdula, 2018 [ eBook]
  13. “The Enterprise Cloud : Best Practices for Transforming Legacy IT”, James Bond, 2015 [ eBook]
  14. “The Evolution of Cloud Computing : How to Plan for Change”, Clive Longbottom, 2017 [ eBook]

(IV) Data Science

  1. “Advanced Data Analytics Using Python : With Machine Learning, Deep Learning and NLP Examples”, Sayan Mukhopadhyay, 2018 [ eBook]
  2. “Applications of Big Data Analytics : Trends, Issues, and Challenges”, Mohammed M. Alani, 2018 [ eBook]
  3. “Creating a Data-Driven Organization : Practical Advice From the Trenches”, Carl Anderson, 2015 [ eBook]
  4. “Data Analytics : Concepts, Techniques, and Applications”, Mohiuddin Ahmed, 2018 [ eBook]
  5. “Data-Driven Leadership”, Amanda Datnow, 2014 [ eBook]
  6. “Fraud Data Analytics Methodology : The Fraud Scenario Approach to Uncovering Fraud in Core Business Systems”, Leonard W. Vona, 2017 [ eBook]
  7. “Healthcare Analytics Made Simple : Techniques in Healthcare Computing Using Machine Learning and Python”, Vikas Kumar, 2018 [ eBook]
  8. “Impact & Excellence : Data-Driven Strategies for Aligning Mission, Culture and Performance in Nonprofit and Government Organizations”, Sheri Chaney Jones, 2014 [ eBook]
  9. “Military Applications of Data Analytics”, Kevin Huggins, 2019 [ eBook]
  10. “The Data Driven Leader : A Powerful Approach to Delivering Measurable Business Impact Through People Analytics”, Jenny Dearborn, 2018 [ eBook]
  11. “The Practical Guide to HR Analytics : Using Data to Inform, Transform, and Empower HR Decisions”, Shonna D. Waters, 2018 [ eBook]
  12. “Unlocking Happiness at Work : How a Data-driven Happiness Strategy Fuels Purpose, Passion and Performance”, Jennifer Moss, 2016 [ eBook]

(V) Digital Innovation

  1. “Blurring the Boundaries Through Digital Innovation : Individual, Organizational, and Societal Challenges”, Fabrizio D'Ascenzo, 2016 [ eBook]
  2. “Digital Business Leadership : Digital Transformation, Business Model Innovation, Agile Organization, Change Management”, Ralf T. Kreutzer, 2018 [ eBook]
  3. “Digital Government : Leveraging Innovation to Improve Public Sector Performance and Outcomes for Citizens”, Svenja Falk, 2017 [ eBook]
  4. “Driving Innovation and Business Success in the Digital Economy”, Ionica Oncioiu, 2017 [ eBook]
  5. “Digital Rebirth : How Smart Companies Recreate Themselves in the Digital Era”, Marius Leibold, 2018 [ eBook]
  6. “Digital Technologies: Sustainable Innovations for Improving Teaching and Learning”, Demetrios Sampson, 2018 [ eBook]
  7. “Digital Transformation : Build Your Organization's Future for the Innovation Age”, Lindsay Herbert, 2017 [ eBook]
  8. “Emergence and Innovation in Digital Learning : Foundations and Applications”, George Veletsianos, 2016 [ eBook]
  9. “Governance of Digitalization : The Role of Boards of Directors and Top Management Teams in Digital Value Creation”, Michael Hilb, 2018 [ eBook]
  10. “Managing Digital Governance : Issues, Challenges, and Solutions”, Yu-Che Chen, 2017 [ eBook]
  11. “Organizing for Digital Innovation : At the Interface Between Social Media, Human Behavior and Inclusion”, Alessandra Lazazzara, 2019 [ eBook]
  12. “Shaping the Digital Enterprise : Trends and Use Cases in Digital Innovation and Transformation”, Gerhard Oswald, 2017 [ eBook]
  13. “The Future of Digital Business Innovation : Trends and Practices”, Vincenzo Morabito, 2016 [ eBook]
  14. “Trends and Challenges in Digital Business Innovation”, Vincenzo Morabito, 2014 [ eBook]

(VI) Digital Leadership

  1. “Conquering Digital Overload : Leadership Strategies That Build Engaging Work Cultures”, Peter Thomson, 2018 [ eBook]
  2. “Driving Digital Strategy : A Guide to Reimagining Your Business”, Sunil Gupta, 2018 [ eBook]
  3. “Engaged Leader, The : A Strategy for Digital Leadership”, Charlene Li, 2015 [ Audiobook]
  4. “Evolving Digital Leadership : How to Be a Digital Leader in Tomorrow’s Disruptive World”, James Brett, 2019 [ eBook]
  5. “Leadership in the Digital Enterprise : Issues and Challenges”, Pak Yoong, 2010 [ eBook]
  6. “Successful Management in the Digital Age”, John Harte, 2016 [ eBook]
  7. “The Agile Leader : How to Create an Agile Business in the Digital Age”, Simon Hayward, 2018 [ eBook]

(VII) Digital Transformation

  1. “Building Digital Culture : A Practical Guide to Successful Digital Transformation”, Daniel Rowles, 2017 [ eBook]
  2. “Building the Agile Business Through Digital Transformation”, Neil Perkin, 2017 [ eBook]
  3. “Data-Based Decision Making and Digital Transformation : Nine Laws for Success”, Daniel J. Power, 2018 [ eBook]
  4. “Digital Transformation in Financial Services”, Claudio Scardovi, 2017 [ eBook]
  5. “Digital Transformation Now! : Guiding the Successful Digitalization of Your Business Model”, Daniel R. A. Schallmo, 2018 [ eBook]
  6. “Industry 4.0: Managing The Digital Transformation”, Alp Ustundag, 2018 [ eBook]
  7. “Strategic Information Technology : Best Practices to Drive Digital Transformation”, Arthur M. Langer, 2018 [ eBook]
  8. “The Design Thinking Playbook : Mindful Digital Transformation of Teams, Products, Services, Businesses and Ecosystems”, Michael Lewrick, 2018 [ eBook]
  9. “The Digital Transformation Playbook : Rethink Your Business for the Digital Age”, David L. Rogers, 2016 [ eBook]
  10. “The Innovator’s Imperative : Rapid Technology Adoption for Digital Transformation”, Stephen J Andriole, 2017 [ eBook]

(VIII) Internet of things

  1. “Building the Internet of Things : Implement New Business Models, Disrupt Competitors, Transform Your Industry”, Maciej Kranz, 2017 [ eBook]
  2. “Internet of Things for Architects : Architecting IoT Solutions by Implementing Sensors, Communication Infrastructure, Edge Computing, Analytics, and Security”, Perry Lea, 2018 [ eBook]
  3. “Internet of Things : Architectures, Protocols and Standards”, Simone Cirani, 2019 [ eBook]
  4. “Internet of Things : Challenges, Advances, and Applications”, Qusay F. Hassan, 2018 [ eBook]
  5. “Internet of Things : Evolutions and Innovations”, Nasreddine Bouhaï, 2017 [ eBook]
  6. “Internet of Things Security : Challenges, Advances, and Analytics”, Chintan Patel, 2018 [ eBook]
  7. “Internet of Things (IoT) : Technologies, Applications, Challenges and Solutions”, B. K. Tripathy, 2018 [ eBook]

INNOVATION

  1. “Gamestorming : A Playbook for Innovators, Rulebreakers, and Changemakers”, Dave Grey, 2010 [ eBook]
  2. “Creativity and Innovation : A New Theory of Ideas”, Prateek Goorha, 2019 [ eBook]
  3. “Creativity, Imagination And Innovation: Perspectives And Inspirational Stories”, Xavier Pavie, 2019 [ eBook]
  4. FinTech Innovation : From Robo-Advisors to Goal Based Investing and Gamification”, Paolo Sironi, 2016 [ eBook]
  5. “Engineering Innovation”, Somrerk Chandra-ambhorn, 2017 [ eBook]
  6. “Innovation And Entrepreneurship: Choice And Challenge”, Otto Chui Chau Lin, 2018 [ eBook]
  7. “Innovation and Strategy”, Rajan Varadarajan, 2018 [ eBook]
  8. “Innovation : Essentials From Leader to Leader”, 2013 [ eBook]
  9. “Innovation for Engineers : Developing Creative and Entrepreneurial Success”, Mehran Mehregany, 2018 [ eBook]
  10. “Innovation Heroes: Understanding Customers As A Valuable Innovation Resource”, Fiona Schweitzer, 2018 [ eBook]
  11. “Innovation Leadership”, David G. Gliddon, 2018 [ eBook]
  12. “Innovation and Transformation : Basics, Implementation and Optimization”, Martin Kaschny, 2018 [ eBook]
  13. “Innovation : Where Creativity and Technology Meet”, Satheesh Gopalan, 2016 [ NLB]
  14. “Intentional Innovation : How to Guide Risk-Taking, Build Creative Capacity, and Lead Change”, A.J. Juliani, 2017 [ eBook]
  15. “Living Innovation : From Value Creation to the Greater Good”, Sang M. Lee, 2018 [ eBook]
  16. “Navigating Innovation : How to Identify, Prioritize and Capture Opportunities for Strategic Success”, Benoit Gailly, 2018 [ eBook]
  17. “Technological Innovation : An Introduction”, Laurier Schramm, 2017 [ eBook]
  18. “Workplace Innovation : Theory, Research and Practice”, Peter Oeij, 2017 [ eBook]