Accession Number:

AD1161437

Title:

Air Force Operational Test and Training Infrastructure: Barriers to Full Implementation

Descriptive Note:

[Technical Report, Summary Report]

Corporate Author:

RAND PROJECT AIR FORCE SANTA MONICA CA

Personal Author(s):

• Toukan, Mark
• Walsh, Matthew
• Kochhar, Ajay K
• Yonekura, Emmi
• Schulker, David

Report Date:

2022-02-28

Pagination or Media Count:

2

Abstract:

Senior leaders on the Joint Staff are becoming increasingly concerned that the readiness assessment system is unable to provide credible answers to whether U.S. air forces can meet the demands of high-end conflict and whether individuals and aircrews have developed the right skills to complete their missions in stressful, complex environments. The sense is that the emphasis has not been on possible future scenarios and that readiness metrics do not provide accurate signals of force deficiencies. This ultimately results in decision priorities that do not align with national strategy

Descriptors:

• air force
• simulators
• test and evaluation
• infrastructure
• training
• united states
• combat readiness
• data analysis
• data storage systems
• delphi method
• environment
• motor skills
• simulations
• standards
• warfare
• investments

Subject Categories:

• Military Forces and Organizations
• Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics

Distribution Statement:

[A, Approved For Public Release]