Strategy and Tactics: John Boyd and the Observe, Orient, Decide, and Act process

John Boyd developed the OODA, Observe, Orient, Decide, and Act,decision loop and influenced US fighter design. The lessons learned by the OODA loop are now being applied to areas outside of the military.

Developing the Warrior Mind: Boyd’s OODA loop and Cooper’s Color Code lay the foundation

A book on Boyd

Boyd was asked to look into the overweight design of the FX, the initial concept for the F-15 Eagle. He used energy-maneuverability to reduce its weight and cost and increase its performance. His follow-up project, the F-16, increased the U.S. Air Force's inventory with the ultimate air-combat fighter.