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.

Fort Benning hosts Multi-Gun Challenge

U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit

Video by Maj. Michelle Lunato

Nov. 17, 2017 | 2:27

Each year, the Soldiers from the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit partner up with Fort Benning's Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Office to host the Fort Benning Multi-gun Challenge.

The action shooting style competition brings more than 250 of the top shooting sports competitors from across the United States to Columbus, Georgia to vie for top honors. For three days, the competitors (mostly civilian) run through 12 different stages and fire over 500 rounds to see who is the fastest and most accurate.

The USAMU Soldiers do not compete in the match but rather facilitate it, which allows the competitors to meet National, International and World-Class shooting sports Soldiers. The Fort Benning MWR office handles all of the registration and management of the match. More