Science and Technology Business Area Strategic Plan

摘要

The S&T Business Area Strategic Plan has been updated to include lessons learned over the last two years, identifies areas that need to be reviewed further, addresses business opportunities and threats. The format is the same as in the original plan; however, this revision aTtempts to correct shortfalls in planning in the area of Unit Cost Reduction. Metrics for Mission Essential Task 6 were also changed given our experience and the establishment of the Applied Technology Council Process. Through superior technology, the Air Force Research Laboratory provides the Department of Defense the ability to field the best-trained, best-equipped, best-prepared joint fighting force in the world. AFRL consists of nine technology directorates and the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR). AFRL employs more than 5800 government people, who include over 1300 military and over 4500 civilian personnel. It has about 3200 scientists and engineers, of which over 700 have PhDs The vision is to defend America by unleashing the power of innovative aerospace technology. AFRL aims to be the leaders in aerospace technology; meet warfighter needs; pioneer new capabilities and impact Air Force decision-making. The best people providing the best technologies for the world's best Air Force. The mission is to discover, develop, integrate, and deliver affordable technologies for improved warfighting capabilities by leading a partnership of government, industry, and academia to keep the Air Force the best in the world. AFRL aims to lead the discovery, development, and timely transition of affordable, integrated technologies that keep the U.S. Air Force the best in the world.