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AFA KEY ISSUES - 2007-2008 



Prosecuting the Global War on Terror – Importance of the Air Force Role

 

     • Support our troops who are fighting the Global War on Terrorism.

     • Fully fund the needs of the Air Force to enable it to fulfill its vital role.

Invest in Air Force Capabilities

     • Allocate an extra $20 billion a year over the next 20 years.

     • Apply additional resources to increase the procurement rate of all types of aircraft.

     • Allow the Air Force to manage its fleet and rid itself of many low-value, high-cost aircraft to modernize the Force.

     • Clear the red tape and get the CSAR-X on the ramp without delay.

     • Fund ISR systems in greater numbers and provide capability upgrades.

     • Designate the Air Force as the executive agent for UAV systems above 3,500 feet.

Support Air Force People 

     • End the practice of having airmen serving in place of ground forces and permit their return to their specialties.

     • Raise the manning authorizations cap to ensure a balanced force.

     • Establish the Common Battlefield Airman Training Program.

     • End the practice of having airmen serving in place of ground forces and permit their return to their specialties.

Strengthen the Foundation through Education, the Industrial Base & Technology

     • Invest in technical education to build the support foundation the nation needs.

     • Continue and expand national programs encouraging the study of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

     • Increase funding to permit a 3 percent investment in Science and Technology.

Preserve the Total Force

     • Compensate, equip and man the Guard and Reserve in consonance with their increased contribution to the Total Force.