Air Force Officer Force Development, an Analysis and Future Issues

Abstract

This paper will review the Air Force's new Force Development construct as it applies to the officer corps. It will also offer insights on how to ensure it is successful and enduring. The analysis will take place using John P. Kotter's eight steps for leading change. It will review the Force Development construct and analyze it from a frame of reference that considers why transforming organizations fail and what can be done to reduce the risk of failure. The intent is to identify any shortcomings in the construct, highlight processes requiring change, and assist the Air Force in building the road to a more robust, better educated, and visionary officer corps. To begin the process, it is necessary to first look at the Officer Force Development program as it currently exists and understand where the Air Force is headed in the 21st Century.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 27, 2004
Accession Number
ADA477206

Entities

People

  • William T. Davidson

Organizations

  • Air War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Personnel
  • Command And Control
  • Commerce
  • Doctrine
  • Education
  • General Officers
  • Military Education
  • New York
  • Personnel Management
  • Schools
  • Students
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Training
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • War Colleges

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.
  • Organizational Process Management (OPM).