Reoptimization for Great Power Competition

GPC Key Decisions

USAF Case for Change

SecAF Memo

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.

3 Repetition Maximum Deadlift (MDL)

U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence

Video by Franz Chenet

March 26, 2021 | 8:58

Watch this video on the #ACFT 3 Repetition Maximum Deadlift (MDL). This event represents movements required to safely and effectively lift heavy loads from the ground, jump, bound and tolerate landing. It requires well-conditioned back and leg muscles and helps Soldiers to avoid upper and lower back injuries caused by moving long distances under heavy load.

For more info on the MDL visit https://www.army.mil/acft/#event1

#MEDCoE Army-Baylor Doctor of Physical Therapy interns working with the JBSA Army Wellness Center, Commander’s Readiness and Resiliency Council (CR2C), and MEDVID TV created a series of ACFT field and classroom videos.
The ACFT field videos have been created to support the Fort Sam Houston AWC and their mission to promote injury prevention, performance optimization, and contribute to the readiness of our fighting force. These videos were created under the direction of the CR2C. The intended audience includes Army Physical Readiness Training (PRT) fitness leaders and individual Soldiers wishing to improve their ACFT performance or that of their unit.

During the filming process, care was taken to observe HPCON Charlie and HPCON Bravo + COVID protocols, including social distancing and the wearing of authorized face masks when social distancing was not possible. The filming also occurred outdoors to maximize available space and minimize risk of disease transmission. All Soldier-athletes can be seen wearing the appropriate Army PRT uniforms and are in compliance with Army grooming standards IAW AR 670-1.
The Army-Baylor Doctor of Physical Therapy Program is one of the programs under the MEDCoE Graduate School, 187th Medical Battalion, 32d Medical Brigade. More