CSAFs Perspective
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Gen Norty Schwartz, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force, outlines five priorities for the Air Force: 1) Reinvigorating the nuclear enterprise by implementing recommendations from several reports on nuclear issues. 2) Partnering with joint and coalition forces to win current conflicts by enhancing air-ground integration and intelligence support. 3) Developing and caring for airmen by supporting wounded warriors and military families. 4) Modernizing organizations, training, and equipment for 21st century challenges. 5) Achieving acquisition excellence by improving the acquisition workforce and processes.
CSAFs Perspective
- 1. Gen Norty Schwartz Chief of Staff Headquarters U.S. Air Force Fly – Fight – Win The CSAF’s Perspective
- 2. Reinvigorate the Air Force Nuclear Enterprise Take action per Donald Report, Welch Report, the Blue Ribbon Review, and Schlesinger Report Focus on precision and reliability in AF processes Fulfill mandate for accountability Partner with the Joint and Coalition team to win today’s fight Aggressively adapt AF ways and means across the spectrum: C2, ISR, non-traditional roles Focus on Joint capabilities, interoperability, trust Develop and care for Airmen and their families Trained & ready for 21 st Century challenges Reinforce our Warfighting Ethos, expeditionary combat mindset Accommodate demands on families Modernize our aging air & space inventories All US Services need to “reset” & build for the future We will build a balanced force for the future…no litmus tests Acquisition Excellence Process, people, performance (CS)AF’s Priorities What Must We Do To Restore our Nation’s Confidence 2
- 3. Our Role in National Defense USAF responsibilities: Surveil the planet From air, space & cyberspace Detect & analyze enemy activity, capability & intent Range the planet Continue to surveil targets or activities Threaten & hold targets at risk, deter & dissuade the enemy Strike targets kinetically or non-kinetically Command & Control our capabilities for Joint commanders Assess our global effects, across our warfighting domains Global Vigilance, Global Reach, Global Power…done your way Few geographic barriers, seamless mediums Unique reach, speed, agility and the Burger King analogy In partnership with other Services, Government Agencies, & Allies Strategic mission is paramount: Detect, deter, dissuade, defeat 3
- 4. CSAF Priorities 1. Reinvigorating the AF Nuclear Enterprise Develop a roadmap to rebuild and restore capabilities and confidence in stewardship of the Air Force Nuclear Enterprise Improve professional development and career path of AF personnel supporting nuclear systems and operation Require substantial experience in nuclear related operations for officers, SNCOs and civilians who will be considered for nuclear leadership positions Identify remedies for the findings detailed in the Donald Report, the Welch Report, the Blue Ribbon Review, the Schlesinger Panel, and other external nuclear enterprise assessments If the Navy is the Gold Standard…we will emulate 4
- 5. CSAF Priorities 2. Partnering with the Joint and Coalition team to win today’s fight Enhance AF support to Joint operations with a specific emphasis on air-ground integration and ISR Exquisite support of Joint partners does not diminish us Organize in a way that promotes trust and builds lasting professional relationships Build partner capabilities and capacity through improved training, equipping, and advising foreign military and security forces and defense institutions 5
- 6. CSAF Priorities 3. Developing and caring for Airmen – retaining our quality, motivated force Man to the mission…no more no less Fully support OSD programs to return Wounded Warriors to military service or productive civilian life Reduce stress on military families when transitioning to new status Accelerate Total Force Integration initiatives Continuously assess quality of life and benefits programs Reshape recruiting and force development plans to meet new missions in air, space and cyber Accelerate Continuum of Service initiative 6
- 7. CSAF Priorities 4. Modernizing our organizations, training and equipment for the 21st Century Achieve balance between Conventional and Irregular Warfare Capabilities Come to closure on (among other things): Nuclear organization Uniform Maintenance organization Ad campaign AOCs Cyber end state End strength allocation Way ahead on production lines 7
- 8. CSAF Priorities 5. Acquisition Excellence Rebuild and shape the acquisition workforce…including military representation Attract proven engineering and management talent in supervisory roles Continue to improve processes and skills: cost estimating, source selection, contracting Enforce stability in requirements, CONOPS, funding 8
- 9. Thoughts for Consideration #1 Ground forces have primacy in this fight This is not a permanent condition Your role is to broaden and deepen under-standing of air contributions to the Joint team Not limited to: what we like doing, what we’re good at, or where it fits our rhythm as a Service Reach out, grow your network, establish bona fides , credibility and trust with others outside the Air Force….It matters! 9
- 10. Thoughts For Consideration #2 Stay fit Stay flexible Never unzip your zipper in public Always be loyal…that does not suggest being silent You will deal with politics…but you must remain apolitical…now and in retirement 10
- 11. Gen Norty Schwartz Chief of Staff The CSAF’s Perspective