Dr. David A. Tretler joined
the Faculty in June 1992. Dr. Tretler is a former Dean of Faculty at
the National War College and a former USAF Colonel. His previous assignment
was also as a faculty member. Former assignments include extensive operational
and instructional duties in fighter and trainer aircraft. He taught
at the United States Air Force Academy and received his Ph.D. from Rice
University in History. His staff experience includes the Deputy Chief
of Air Force History, action officer in the Doctrine Division, Directorate
of Plans, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force. His areas of expertise are joint
culture, joint and combined operations, joint doctrine, classical military
theory, military strategy and operations, and national security strategy.
EMAIL: tretlerd@ndu.edu
