{"id":173473,"date":"2024-05-10T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-10T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=173473"},"modified":"2024-05-12T06:03:09","modified_gmt":"2024-05-12T06:03:09","slug":"csaf-brings-case-for-change-message-to-hanscom-afb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=173473","title":{"rendered":"CSAF brings \u2018Case for Change\u2019 message to Hanscom AFB"},"content":{"rendered":"
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HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. (AFNS) — \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin<\/strong><\/a>\u2019s focus since his tenure began has been his \u201cCase for Change<\/strong><\/a>\u201d message on optimizing the Air Force for\u00a0Great Power Competition<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

An all-call at Hanscom Air Force Base<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0May 8 was no different. He emphasized it is not practical to wait until it feels comfortable to incorporate what is needed to adapt in a time of consequence.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI believe what we do matters more than any other time in my career,\u201d Allvin said. \u201cI want to get the word out as much as I can. We can\u2019t change course until we are on course, and you can\u2019t be on course until you move.\u201d<\/p>\n

The last GPC was during the Cold War, and changes to meet the challenges of different strategic environments since then have resulted in the fragmented nature of today\u2019s force. \u201cBack then,\u201d Allvin said, \u201croles were more clearly defined.\u201d<\/p>\n

The pace of change is now occurring at breakneck speed, which Allvin said will require Airmen to stay on the balls of their feet to keep up their edge.<\/p>\n

The Department of the Air Force\u2019s re-optimization initiative, announced publicly in\u00a0February<\/strong><\/a>, is designed to align the force to take on evolving threats more effectively. The \u201cCase for Change\u201d highlights the need to unify planning and operations.<\/p>\n

Allvin put it all into context within four core areas \u2013 projection of power, development of people, generating readiness, and developing capabilities \u2013 to move toward \u201cthe Air Force of tomorrow.\u201d<\/p>\n

He said power projection and generating readiness are areas in which change should be visible in the next year or two.<\/p>\n

\u201cGenerating power as a holistic unit is something we need to get back to,\u201d Allvin said. \u201cWe need to train as wings, pick it up and say, this is what it will look like. We need to reorient our muscle memory on how to do that.\u201d<\/p>\n

The development of people, for instance, became more regionalized and skill-specific during the 1990s. This course, Allvin said, should be altered so all Airmen have the same tools.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe development of the force was more fragmented,\u201d Allvin said. \u201cThere came to be a great number of functional managers, and the distribution of information among a large number of managers will cause confusion.”<\/p>\n

\u201cWe need to make sure they are somewhat standardized; one commander will be responsible with overseeing standardization and the development of tools.\u201d<\/p>\n

Air Force Materiel Command<\/strong><\/a>, of which Hanscom AFB is a part, will play a key role in terms of capability development.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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As part of his visit, Allvin met with Hanscom AFB program executive officers for an overview briefing highlighting their successes, challenges and how they are adapting to support GPC. He also participated in a roundtable event with the installation\u2019s key state, academic and innovation partners. The discussion focused on how Hanscom leaders are leveraging partnership opportunities across Massachusetts to help meet mission needs, develop Airmen, and achieve GPC goals.<\/p>\n

Allvin noted change is difficult, but that not embracing it will result in grave consequences.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen a major event rocks this world, we will ask ourselves, \u2018did we try to make this change?\u2019 That is something I want to think about,\u201d he said. \u201cWe need to lean into it, take risks and prepare for the future. My charge to you is to take a look and see if this is something you want to do.\u201d<\/p>\n

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