Measuring the Effectiveness of Active Associate TFI Units.

摘要

The concept of Total Force associations has existed since the late 1960s. However, the Air Force has yet to realize the full potential of the Total Force Enterprise, specifically with regard to associations between the Active Duty and the Air National Guard. This is due in large part to poorly articulated objectives and inadequate metrics with which to gauge performance. The service has yet to overcome numerous roadblocks to unity of command between Title 10 and Title 32 authorities. As a byproduct, little emphasis on the deliberate force development of Airmen assigned to associated units has occurred. In today s ever-evolving, fiscally-constrained environment, this can no longer remain the status quo. The Air Force must focus on the integration of these disparate functions into a cohesive Total Force partnership to remain a viable fighting force. Besides the manpower and resources saved, associations afford both Active Duty and Air Reserve Component members the opportunity to gain a sound understanding of the strengths of each component and their unique contributions to the nation s defense. Future leaders will be better equipped to implement sound policies and procedures based on the best practices learned and observed through working in the intimate confines of Total Force partnerships.