Reoptimization for Great Power Competition

GPC Key Decisions

USAF Case for Change

Air Force FAQ for Reoptimizing Great Power Competition

“We need these changes now; we are out of time to reoptimize our forces to meet the strategic challenges in a time of great power competition.”

~ Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall

The United States faces a time of consequence marked by significant shifts in the strategic environment. To remain ready, the U.S. Air Force must change.

In early 2024, the Department of the Air Force unveiled sweeping plans for reshaping, refocusing, and reoptimizing the Air Force and Space Force to ensure continued supremacy in their respective domains while better posturing the services to deter and, if necessary, prevail in an era of Great Power Competition. Through a series of 24 DAF-wide key decisions, four core areas which demand the Department’s attention will be addressed: Develop People, Generate Readiness, Project Power and Develop Capabilities.

Today, the Air Force once again finds itself at a critical juncture—an era of Great Power Competition marked by a new security environment, a rapidly evolving character of war, and a formidable competitor. This new era requires understanding its challenges and the attributes needed to succeed.

Embracing change is not a choice; it is a necessity. The Air Force must “reoptimize” into an enterprise prepared for high-end conflicts and long-term strategic competition.

2024 H2F Symposium Break Out Session: Heat Illness Prevention Resources for the H2F Professional

U.S. Army Center for Initial Military Training

Video by Hunter Rhoades

May 1, 2024 | 19:32

There are ~500 cases of exertional heat stroke annually across the DoD and the most serious cases can lead to long-term disability or death. The Army Heat Center was created in 2019 with the mission to identify, develop and disseminate best practices for the prevention, treatment and return to duty of exertional heat illness casualties. While The Army Heat Center is located at Fort Moore GA, we provide support across the entire DoD.

The prevention of heat stroke casualties is relevant to H2F, particularly the physical domain and injury control. We have developed numerous resources to empower H2F professionals with the tools and knowledge to integrate heat illness prevention into their programs. It is important to note that many heat stroke casualties are associated with initial entry training or with testing to earn a badge or tab. Heat stroke is preventable! More