AMD and TACC Consolidation: A Delphi Study
Abstract
This research examined the impact of a proposed consolidation of the geographic Air Mobility Divisions (AMD) and the Tanker Airlift Control Center (TACC). The researcher conducted a three-round Delphi study of 20 Air Force senior leaders in order to ascertain the potential positives and negatives of Mobility Air Forces command and control (C2) consolidation. While the study did not achieve panel consensus in all researched areas, it did highlight some areas of significant concern that should be explored before pursing any further discussion of consolidation. The study also underscored the current organizational success areas for both AMDs and TACC. Clearly, the consolidation conundrum does not lend itself to precise analytical methods, but the Delphi study provided subjective judgments from a collective panel in order to establish foundational information. The intent of the study was to provide a basis for Air Force leaders, so that decisions can be made to shape and mold the future construct of the Mobility Air Force C2 enterprise. However, the panel results appear to indicate that given current information and context, AMD consolidation should not be a desired end state at this time. Yet, as the Air Force continues to evolve and new technologies and information develop consolidation should be revisited.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2013
- Accession Number
- ADA587715
Entities
People
- Aaron J. Oelrich
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology