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.

NSWC Corona Supports Tactical Combat Training System II Upgrades at NAS Fallon

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division

Video by James Hancock

Feb. 22, 2023 | 1:31

Tactical combat Training System, Increment Two -- or TCTS II -- is a next-generation tracking system that allows warfighters to train like never before with added security and encryption technology. Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Corona Division is interfacing with Naval Aviation Warfighting Development Center (NAWDC) to implement the system to advance aviator training. By integrating advanced systems and algorithms, TCTS II uses secure, cross-service air warfare training, real and simulated weapons, synthetic threats, and joint Live Virtual and Constructive (LVC) enabled experiences to replicate environments and progress training realism.

Naval Air Station (NAS) Fallon, Nev., is the first site of Joint Forces, Navy and Air Force, to implement TCTS II into their tactical combat training program. NSWC Corona is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the system, which includes being a liaison to NAWDC. Corona also plays an essential role in the physical installment of the pods, range infrastructure and engineering support. More