The Air Force wants to start implementing key parts of its reorganization as soon as possible to better plan for future needs, according to Gen. Dave Allvin. Budget uncertainties and a possible 1% cut to funding levels could hinder the Air Force’s ability to establish a new Integrated Capabilities Command in time to have the desired impact.
The revamp, the Air Force’s largest since the post-Cold War period in the 1990s, aims to better position the service to counter major adversaries, particularly China, and win a high-tech, modern war while managing budgetary limitations. The creation of a new Integrated Capabilities Command is a significant change being worked on by the Air Force.
Allvin emphasized the importance of making quality decisions faster through a more unified approach, which the Integrated Capabilities Command will enable. The full reorganization may take years to complete, but Allvin believes it will drastically change the Air Force’s operations.
The fiscal 2024 budget is pending in Congress, with the Air Force operating on a continuing resolution. Failure to pass the budget by April 30 could result in a 1% cut, jeopardizing the Air Force’s ability to make necessary changes. Allvin stressed the urgency of moving forward with the reorganization to keep pace with strategic environment demands.
