The ability to fund a national defense is dependent on sufficient funding. This is especially true for the Air Force and Marine Corps. In the past year, the Army fund exceeded its retention mission by 7,147 soldiers. It is also imperative for the Air Force to continue improving. The Air Force must also prioritize increasing the number of personnel working in maintenance jobs. It is important to maximize the aircraft inventory that supports it.
The author discusses the most important issues that influence Air Force operations and offers insight into current challenges for airmen. He makes a case for the Air Force's principal contributions: global capabilities, support to other services, and providing national security. He also gives a brief history of the Air Force's relationship to the Army. He also discusses the many differences between the two branches and shows how they need to work together.
In addition, he outlines six common blind spots in modern military culture. These blind spots prevent the full development of leaders. He also identifies opportunities for military leaders to reflect on their leadership in a unique context. He ends his report with a four-slide brief on winning and losing.
Using the tenets of centralization and decentralization, Colonel Hinote explores the need for improved communication between the Air Force and the ground force. He says that the Air Force can achieve its missions with greater cooperation from the ground and air services, which will reduce risk. He applies these principles to the conflict in Afghanistan/Iraq. He suggests that the Air Force assess its progress in each area and evaluate its challenges.
Additionally, the Air Force must improve their health care system. TRICARE Prime Remote plays a crucial role in this effort. This remote is designed for active-duty family members as well military retirees to improve their health care. 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 can be waived at discretion of the Secretary.
To provide for the needs of its employees, the Air Force should improve its health-care systems. Additionally, it must ensure that maintenance is performed to the highest standards. The Air Force must also increase the number in maintenance jobs. Finally, the Air Force must reduce the number of aircraft. These improvements will help it to better meet commanders' needs.
Air Force must assess its contributions to the Army and its challenges in order for it to meet its end-strength requirements. It must also assess its readiness to act in all areas. It must also resolve the strategy-resources mismatch.
The Air Force needs to examine its ties with the Army. It must ensure that the Bradley force is compatible with the active component and maintains A2 compatibility. It must also ensure that the Bradley force meets all essential field requirements, as well as Department of Defense deployment guidelines.
These are also requirements for the National Guard. It must meet its annual training requirements and essential field requirements. It must also conform to the EST2000 requirements.