After BRAC recommendations are announced, will the Future Total Force initiatives rely heavily on air reserve component units being located at active duty bases?
Future Total Force does not rely exclusively on any single basing concept. In some cases active duty units will be associated with Air National Guard or Reserve units at Air National Guard or Reserve locations. In other cases, air reserve component units may be located at active duty bases. One of the most exciting changes underway is the “Community Basing” test initiative in Vermont, recently approved for implementation by the Air Force chief of staff and the secretary of the Air Force. By placing active duty personnel at air reserve component locations, the Air Force can take full advantage of the experience that resides in the reserve components and increase the utilization across the entire Total Force. Currently there is only one initiative where the Guard is moving to an active duty base. This occurred due to the request of the Air National Guard.
Related Questions
- After BRAC recommendations are announced, will the Future Total Force initiatives rely heavily on air reserve component units being located at active duty bases?
- Since the Future Total Force is being used to mitigate the affects of BRAC, can BRAC funds be used for FTF initiatives?
- What steps were taken prior to BRAC by the Air Force through Future Total Force?
