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.

TRX Hip Drop

U.S. Marine Corps Training and Education Command

Video by Capt. Matthew Holfinger

June 23, 2017 | 0:38

Lower Body Flexibility & Mobility
Target Area – Lateral Hip
Preparation:
The Marine will place the TRX in single handle mode and side face the anchor point. They will hold the handle with both hands about 1 to 2 inches above their head with feet together and have tension in the TRX.
Execution:
The Marine will keep their hands above their head and push their hips out away from the anchor point. Both feet will stay flat on the deck and arms DO NOT extend. The Marine will hold for a 2 count and return to the starting position.
Common Mistakes: - Letting the arms extend away from the head
- Letting feet come off the deck More