John Boyd
At a Glance 1927 – 1997 Air Force fighter pilot and strategist who created the OODA loop. Schools USAF Fighter Weapons School (instructor, 1950s) Accomplishments Korean War F-86 pilot Wrote the first manual on jet aerial combat (1960) Energy-Maneuverability theory behind the F-15 and F-16 OODA loop: Observe, Orient, Decide, Act Books Aerial Attack Study … Read more