The Air Force Office of Special Investigations is looking to turn some staff or technical sergeants currently serving in the Air Force Reserve or airmen who plan to leave active duty for the Reserve into special agents. There is school work involved—11 weeks at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, followed by eight weeks at the Air Force Special Investigations Academy, both in Glynco, Ga.
While the Pentagon has signaled its intent to scale technology, field new systems faster, and work more with nontraditional vendors, a new report identifies persistent manufacturing capacity, resourcing, workforce, and modernization challenges that could hinder its ability to deliver on those goals.