the future of the u.s. air force center for strategic and international studies

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General Mark Welsh, CSAF

The Future of the U.S. Air Force

Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Mustache March

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Five Core Missions1) Air & Space Superiority2) Intelligence, Surveillance

and Reconnaissance (ISR)3) Rapid Global Mobility4) Global Strike5) Command & Control

In & through: Air, Space, and Cyberspace

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“Enablers”

ISR Airlift PNT Nuke AS/SS

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One Air Force

Efficiency vs Capability Active/Reserve force

structure ratios & DST Deploy-to-dwell goals Test the concept Personnel integration Exploit the strengths

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AF Vision

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GV-GR-GP

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Air Force 2023

AIR FORCE 2023A RESOURCE STRATEGY

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The Missing Link…

AIR FORCE STRATEGY2014

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Strategic BombardmentAirLand BattleGR—GP & Parallel WarfareNuclear Deterrence

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Global Vigilance, Reach, & Power

CT & COIN

Next…

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Guiding Concepts

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Guiding ConceptsStr

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Strategic Agility

AIR FORCE STRATEGY2014

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Strategic Planning30 Year Look

Strategic Environment Threat Assessment Strategic Priorities Lines of Operation S&T Priorities “Call to the Future!”

Updated every 4 Years

Air Force Strategy

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Strategic Planning20 Year Look

Single AF Master Plan Current/Emerging Prgms Fiscally Informed Strategic Off-Ramps Potential Pivot Points “Flights Plans”

Updated every 2 Years

Air Force Strategy

Master Plan

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Strategic Planning10 Year Look

Resources Strategy Balanced Cross-Portfolio Trades Integrated Planning Force First 5 years = POM

Updated Annually

Air Force Strategy

Master Plan

AF 2023

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