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🚀 Exciting Developments in the US Air Force! 🚀 The United States Air Force has just announced the establishment of the first Air Task Forces (ATFs) under the USAF Units of Action initiative. This strategic move defines the operational structure of the ATFs, setting the stage for enhanced global agility and responsiveness. Key Highlights: ✈️ The ATFs will play a crucial role in projecting airpower and maintaining operational readiness. 🌍 The first locations have been revealed, emphasizing the USAF's commitment to being prepared for diverse global challenges. 🤝 This initiative underscores the importance of collaboration and integration within the Air Force and with our international partners. As the USAF continues to innovate and adapt to the dynamic global landscape, these Air Task Forces will be at the forefront, ensuring that we are always ready to respond and protect. Proud to support the USAF in these bold steps toward a more agile and effective force! Take a look and let us know what you think. #USAF #AirForce #MilitaryInnovation #GlobalReadiness #AirTaskForces #LeadershipInAction Air Education and Training Command United States Air Force https://lnkd.in/eT9FeHkx

As threats around the world continue to evolve, Airmen must be ready to face the challenges that follow. From 21-26 April, 540 participants gathered for Readiness Challenge X at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. This year’s six-day challenge not only tested readiness, but also strengthened interoperability. Readiness Challenge X comes at a critical time, as the DAF looks towards re-optimization. “U.S. Airmen are training to deter and win in the current environment of Great Power Competition,” said Lt Gen Tom Miller, USAF Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Engineering, and Force Protection. “Readiness Challenge provides the perfect opportunity for Airmen to put their wartime skills to the test as they navigate unknown challenges each day of the competition. Developing critical thinking skills in training ensures we are adaptable in the face of evolving threats in contested environments,” he continued. To learn more about Readiness Challenge X, visit the link below: https://lnkd.in/ejp3fhqS #USAF #ReadinessChallengeX #AFCEReadinessChallenge

We're reoptimizing for the Great Power Competition. Read on to learn more about the United States Air Force and United States Space Force changes on the horizon. #usaf #ussf #defense #dafgpc

TIME OF CONSEQUENCE! The logic of war has always been to alter human behavior by imposing one’s will on other states and their leaders. Historically, states have relied on conventional warfare to accomplish this objective. Presently, information technologies and capabilities can instantly deliver tailored effects that influence states and their populations at the individual level thus altering behavior without firing a kinetic shot. If tensions escalate to armed conflict, these irregular warfare actions continue to benefit friendly forces by adding deliberate fog and friction to degrade enemy decision-making and convincing hostile actors that continued kinetic operations against the U.S., allies, or partners are not in the aggressor’s best interest. Having engaged in two decades of counter-terrorism, the United States now finds itself confronted by a rising China, determined to utilize irregular warfare approaches to strengthen its grip on power at home and reshape the international environment in its favor. Planned funding levels and another looming continuous resolution threaten the USAF’s ability to modernize its force and focus on the “correct” operational needs to meet the challenges of this complex strategic environment. Currently, Washington continues to fail in responding to China's ability to operate with perceived impunity below the threshold of armed conflict. The United States Air Force must optimize for great power competition AND advance its information warfare capabilities to gain and preserve its dominance and continue its long tradition of innovation. https://lnkd.in/ezGwCkM7 #USAF #spaceforce #gpc #strategy #airforce #informationwarfare #innovation #irregularwarfare #security #internationalsecurity United States Air Force Air National Guard United States Space Force Defense Strategies Institute Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) College of International Security Affairs

In January, Marine Corps Logistics Integrated Information Solutions (LI2S-MC) released a Telemetry capability that provides Marines with a robust Enterprise-Level Distribution Decision Support Tool. This tool allows Marines to track, influence, and execute the movement of materiel at the strategic, operational, and tactical level, as it transits the defense transportation systems. Telemetry aggregates near real-time data from key authoritative data sources, providing decision-makers with end-to-end visibility of Marine Corps logistics activities. The tool graphically displays assets on the Marines’ operational picture, minimizing “swivel chair” activities. Ultimately, this reduces the time required to meet mission demands and frees up our Marines to focus on other vital tasks. The Telemetry capability is just one of the many critical projects that LI2S-MC is delivering in support of Marines. #PEOMLB #LI2S #logistics #USMC Christine Rodriguez, Mary Thoms, Margaret "Peggy" Toth, Michael Buccola, Marine Corps Systems Command

Explore the topic of Airspace as a Weapon – What Army Commanders Need to Know about Airspace to be Effective. The Army Joint Support Team (AJST) presents the following to assist in educating Army commanders on joint air-ground operations. This publication informs the reader on how to effectively employ Army forces/assets in the air domain to conduct operations using procedures based on current doctrine that are typically established in an airspace control system, as part of the command and control (C2) architecture of a joint operations area/theater of operations. Division and corps commanders and staffs need to consider airspace requirements for all organic and supporting airspace users throughout the operations planning process to ensure the airspace control system (ACS), and relevant orders, support Army airspace requirements and are responsive to dynamic ground forces’ operations (e.g., airspace control plans, airspace control orders, any special instructions, etc.). Link to view or download: https://lnkd.in/ei5n5fJz

✈️ Revolutionizing Air Force Capabilities: 24 Deployable Combat Wings by 2026! ✈️ 🗣 Lt. Gen. Adrian L. Spain, Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, confirmed that the U.S. Air Force plans to establish an ambitious 24 deployable combat wings (DCW) by late 2026. Under the Air Force Generation (AFFORGEN) deployment model, this bold initiative aims to have the first DCWs available to commit in phase 27.1, with the preparing and certifying phases occurring from late 2025 through 2026. 💬 "This initiative is a game-changer in ensuring our forces are always mission-ready, regardless of the challenge," says Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr.  📄 As contracting professionals, we must adapt to organize, train, and equip the next generation of agile, mission-focused business leaders who can enhance the mission in every combatant command, whether at the hub or spoke of a DCW. This significant shift from current squadron deployments to a combined, modular operations and support model that ranges from a 1-2.5K team marks a new era in Air Force readiness. This effort will be groundbreaking for: ✅ Enhanced Readiness: Rapidly deployable and sustainable combat capabilities. ✅ Strategic Positioning: Countering global threats, especially in the Indo-Pacific region. ✅ Innovation in Training: Advanced training methods to ensure readiness and adaptability. ✅ Resource Optimization: Maximizing combat power through efficient resource use. 🔗 Check out the full article in the link below to dive deeper into how the Air Force is gearing up for future conflicts! #AirForce #Airmen #Military #MilitaryInnovation #DefenseStrategy #CombatReadiness #IndoPacificSecurity #MilitaryTraining #DefenseLogistics

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has achieved a significant milestone by delivering the first production Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) equipment to the U.S. Army. This delivery includes the Engagement Operations Center (EOC) and Integrated Fire Control Network (IFCN) Relay, complementing the Integrated Collaborative Environment (ICE) previously delivered. The completion of this first full set of IBCS under the low-rate initial production (LRIP) award empowers the Army to conduct essential training for deploying the cutting-edge command and control system, enhancing multi-domain integration capabilities. The EOC, equipped with battle management software and robust communication systems, enables IBCS operators to efficiently plan and execute battle strategies. On the other hand, the IFCN Relay plays a crucial role in forming the IBCS communications network and facilitating seamless integration of sensors and weapons into the system. Recognizing Northrop Grumman's expertise, the U.S. Army awarded the company a Full Rate Production (FRP) contract for IBCS in May, underlining a fiscal year 2024 FRP award of $145 million. This investment will further production and deployment of IBCS' advanced command and control capabilities, bolstering support for U.S. warfighters on the field. #NorthropGrumman #USArmy #IBCS #MilitaryTechnology #DefenseContracting

Fieldcraft and testing new systems as part of a more complex Command and Control network is an art that has come back into the fold with vigor. Ensuring out forces have the right tools to take on this challenge is critical as our adversaries test our (and our partners) abilities.

Would you like to know more about digital supply chains? Two of my LinQuest colleagues, Dr. Kevin Gaudette and Dr. Daniel Johnstone, recently delivered a "Tech 101" webinar on this topic for the ETI | Emerging Technologies Institute. In it, they discuss the basics of digital supply chains, illustrate the importance of digital supply chains to the United States Department of Defense, and provide an overview of ongoing efforts to develop and implement digital supply chains across the defense enterprise. If you're a logistician, or support the #logistics community in any way, I highly recommend you spend some time investing in yourself to learn more about this important and timely topic. Click https://lnkd.in/gPQSZv2R and enjoy. Logistics Officer Association Association of Marine Corps Logisticians Women In Defense Logistics NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment Defense Logistics Agency Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center U.S. Army Materiel Command Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) #supplychain #digital #innovation #technology