Stop dropping names. I have actually met John Boyd when I took a class from him, and his colleagues who came up with energy-maneuverability theory with Boyd was my boss for 15 years. He reviewed everything I wrote, and I've had Air Force and Army generals and Navy admirals review my papers. I have spent much of my career in these kinds of circles.
I hate getting into d!ck measuring contests, but it's an insult for you to quote John Boyd.