Having a national defense depends on adequate funding. This is especially true for both the Air Force Corps and Marine Corps. The Army fund exceeded its retention goal by 7,147 soldiers over the past one year. It is vital that the Air Force keeps improving. A key priority is to increase personnel in maintenance careers. Efficiency in the use of support aircraft inventory is also important.
The author examines the main issues that affect Air Force operations. He also provides insights into the current challenges facing airmen. He presents the Air Force's key contributions to national security, global capabilities and support for other services. He also provides an overview of the Air Force’s relationship with the Army. He outlines the enduring disagreements between the two service branches, illustrating the need for effective air-land integration.
He also identifies six blind spots in contemporary military culture. These blindspots hinder advanced leadership development. He also identifies opportunities for military leaders to reflect on their leadership in a unique context. He concludes his report on losing and winning with a four page slide presentation.
Colonel Hinote discusses the need to improve communication between the Air Force Force (AF) and the Ground Force using the principles of decentralization and centralization. He believes that the Air Force will be able to achieve its goals and reduce risk if there is greater cooperation between these two services. These principles were applied to the wars in Afghanistan, and Iraq. He recommends that the Air Force evaluate its progress and challenges in each area.
The Air Force must also improve its health care system. A key element of this effort is TRICARE Prime Remote, which is designed to improve the health care of active-duty family members and military retirees. This program allows family members to be covered by TRICARE insurance and receive full benefits. The program also extends to all military retirees over the age of 65. It may be canceled at the discretion Secretary of Defense.
To be able to meet the demands of its workforce, Air Force must enhance its health care system. It must also ensure that maintenance services are performed to the highest standard. The Air Force must also increase manning in maintenance career fields. Finally, the Air Force must reduce the number of aircraft. These improvements will allow the Air Force to better serve commanders.
To ensure it meets its end strength shortfalls, the Air Force must also assess its contributions. It must also evaluate its readiness across all areas. It must also resolve the strategy-resources mismatch.
The Air Force needs to examine its ties with the Army. It must make sure that the Bradley force works with the active component, and it maintains A2 compatibility. It must also ensure it meets essential field requirements and Department of Defense deploy standards.
These requirements must also be met by the National Guard. It must also meet the essential field requirements and its annual training requirements. It must also comply with the EST 2000 requirements.