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“We are experimenting with sustainable processes and events in quick succession to scale conceptual ideas, operationally test them, then integrate these processes across the larger federated enterprise.”
This model offers several advantages over traditional events, which are often infrequent and focused on different train- ing audiences with different objectives. This approach gives IW teams the train- ing and research repetitions they need to excel in other major exercises. The quality of the events increases with each iteration and helps increase readiness among IW Airmen and the rest of the Air Force, as each event exposes more communities to understanding how IW supports the Air Force missions.
“The distributed nature of the events means they can be conducted more fre- quently, can be ongoing, and members can participate in multiple iterations,” said Budde. “If a unit is unable to participate in an event, they can jump back into a future iteration when available, but the challenges in the information environment continue and the teams have to respond with the capabilities available.”
The “build, learn, correct, repeat” model also enables accelerated learning and en- gagement between operators, researchers, and academic teammates.
“Because of the relationship we’ve estab- lished with the Air Force Research Labora- tory and academic organizations, they help plan and participate in each event,” he said. “This allows the operators to provide imme- diate feedback, so research and operational efforts move faster at a decreased cost.”
In the most recent event, IW Airmen from 34 organizations and teams across 23 geographically separated locations in- tegrated their capabilities within an ISR centric mission. In each event, Airmen are identifying more application and potential, so the concept, players and capabilities continue to grow.
By building environments to test and train IW elements and integrating new tactics, techniques and procedures with existing capabilities, the DAF is preparing for the future of strategic power competition and building the foundations to integrate IW throughout every AF core mission.
“If we want to be resolute world power, we must not only compete in the global
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History HigHligHt
In honor of the countdown to the U.S. Air Force’s 75th Anniversary in September, we’re showcasing pieces of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base history and highlighting how far it’s come over the years through innovation, accelerating change and thriving through the decades.
The main gate at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona.
Members of the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps stand in formation on the flightline A PB4Y-2 Privateer prepares to taxi to the runway at Davis-Monthan Air Force at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona. Base, Arizona.
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base flightline in the 1940s.
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Air Force mission, such as air superiority; and intelligence, surveillance, and recon- naissance.
“We’ve adapted a ‘build, learn, correct, repeat’ model,” said Col. Christopher Budde, chief of ACC’s information warfare division.
Maj. David T. Brown, 55th Wing, Detach- ment 1 commander, provides remarks upon assuming command of the detach- ment during an activation ceremony at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, March 22, 2022.
Col. Kristen Thompson, 55th Wing com- mander, provides opening remarks dur- ing the 55th Wing’s Detachment 1 Acti- vation Ceremony at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, March 22, 2022.
commons but also compete and win in con- tested sovereigns,” said Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of ACC. “Most competition, if not all combat, will take place in the electro- magnetic spectrum. Focusing our offensive and defensive capabilities in the digitally- enabled domain is critical to honing our lethality in strategic competition.”