U. S. Air Force chief of staff Brown analyzes the status, capabilities, and quality of the Air Force and the United States' armed forces as a whole. He notes the continuing reductions in manpower since World War II despite additional conflicts. To ensure success and account for disparities in personnel, Brown emphasizes the need for troops with the best equipment the country can provide. To support this idea, he cites the attacks on the sixth of October, where the Israelis were severely outnumbered but were victorious due to their skilled air power. Brown urges Americans to use foresight, take steps now to prepare for the future, and provide resources to make this success possible.