Reserve working on force development Published Oct. 9, 2003 WASHINGTON (AFPN) -- At the 2002 Corona Top conference in Colorado Springs, Colo., the Air Force adopted a new vision for how best to develop its airmen and continue its evolution as an air and space force.The Air Force designed this new force development construct to ensure the right technical and leadership skills are placed in the right places with the right people. In his Sight Picture messages, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. John P. Jumper released force development initiatives about the active force and civilians in the spring and fall of 2003. The Air Force Reserve is working on a construct that will give its citizen airmen the tools they need to succeed in the military and balance it with their civilian careers."Like the active force, we want to provide our reservists with the appropriate developmental opportunities through education, assignments and training experiences," said Lt. Gen. James E. Sherrard III, commander of Air Force Reserve Command. "We want to make sure that our people are comfortable doing what they're doing, that the needs of the Air Force are balanced and that they are not sent to do something they are not prepared for. The force development concept is a sound one and will help us develop our force to meet future challenges." AFRC has chartered a working group, consisting of representation from across the command, to focus this effort and study how best to implement force development. The group will meet regularly and report back to senior leaders in the command on its recommendations. Command officials plan to provide more information on the AFRC force development initiative in early 2004.To see previous Chief's Sight Pictures about force development visit https://www.dp.hq.af.mil/afslmo/fd/sightpicture.cfm. (Courtesy of AFRC News Service)