Force Structure. Air Force Expeditionary Concept Offers Benefits but Effects Should Be Assessed
Abstract
The Expeditionary Concept is likely to achieve its objective of spreading the deployment burden over a larger part of the Air Force's combat forces, but mobility air forces are not likely to be affected. Generally, active combat units based in the United States will experience a considerable drop in contingency deployments. On the other hand, similar active combat units in overseas commands and in reserve components could see significant increases in contingency deployments. Both reserve and active mobility air forces are likely to continue their high deployment level because, in addition to participating in contingencies under the Concept, they are constantly assigned to other tasks, such as transporting people and equipment for all the services and performing humanitarian operations. Our assessment was based on our own data analysis because, to date, the Air Force has not systemically monitored Expeditionary Concept results. Furthermore, the lack of specific measurable goals in some areas could hamper future assessment efforts.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADA381437
Entities
Organizations
- United States Government Accountability Office