Wynne was asked whether the Air Force acquisition corps has been cut too much. He responded that he wants to restore talent in at least two critical areas which have experienced significant “roll off” in numbers. They are systems engineering and specification and test documentation development.
As Air Force leaders consider concepts of operations for Collaborative Combat Aircraft, sustainment in the field—and easing that support by using standard parts and limiting variants—should be a key consideration, according to a new study from AFA's Mitchell Institute of Aerospace Studies.