This report is designed to present the research programs of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research for the information of users of Air Force research, for scientific investigators working in the same or in allied fields, and for the military, scientific and academic, and Government communities at large.

The organization, program and research accomplishments of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research, a unit of the Office of Aerospace Research, USAF, are described. Emphasis is placed upon the role of AFOSR in procuring and managing a program of basic research in the sciences, carried out at university, industrial and non-profit research organizations worldwide, in response to current and long range Air Force technological interests and requirements. The research program is presented to enable Air Force user organizations and DOD research administrators and managers to gain immediate access to on-going research of direct and related interest, and to gain more detailed understanding of all AFOSR activities, and particularly those designed to couple research and research applications.

This report is designed to present the research programs of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research for the information of users of Air Force research, for scientific investigators working in the same or in allied fields, and for the military, scientific and academic, and Government communities at large.

Research Highlights is published every two months by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research. This newsletter provides brief descriptions of AFOSR basic research activities including topics such as research accomplishments, examples of technology transitions and technology transfer, notable peer recognition awards and honors and other research program achievements. The purpose is to provide Air Force, DOD, government, industry and university communities with brief accounts to illustrate AFOSR support of the Air Force mission. This issue contains articles on the development of self-healing plastic, new rocket propellants, and the selection of Dr. Lyle H. Schwartz as the new Director of the AFOSR.

Research Highlights is published every two months by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research. This newsletter provides brief descriptions of AFOSR basic research activities including topics such as research accomplishments, examples of technology transitions and technology transfer, notable peer recognition awards and honors, and other research program achievements. The purpose is to provide Air Force, DoD, government, industry and university communities with brief accounts to illustrate AFOSR support of the Air Force mission. This particular issue discusses damage models to assess quality of airfield pavements, proteins that protect against toxicity, compact laser development, scientist and engineer exchange program and technology transitions that benefit Air Force operations.