The historian at the Squadron level is expected to:
"The recording of events is significant. But it is the compilations of facts that tell of events combined with the analysis and evaluation of evidence from primary and secondary documentation that produces a high-quality historical study. A comprehensive history is of considerable value for research purposes and to serve as a documentary. Since a history is objective and it describes in an accurate fashion activities that happened, it enables others to use the data for research, policy and organizational planning, and to portray activities of individuals and groups during specified times. Histories not only tell of success, they cover failure and defeat, explain problems encountered and solutions attempted. " CAPP 223 Historian Specialty Track Guide |