Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, his wife, Maureen Robinson, and Chief Master Sgt. Chad Bickley, command chief for AETC, speak with University of New Mexico Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets, Sept. 20, 2023. Robinson discussed his vision for future Air Force training and education. (Air Force photo by Todd Berenger.) The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement."
By: FEDweek StaffThe Air Force has renamed its Air Education and Training Command as Airman Development Command (ADC) as part of an effort to consolidate and realign training. The ADC will have the authority to develop Airmen from the beginning to the end of their service, according to the Air Force.
It said the re-optimization provides needed agility to rapidly shift accessions and training priorities.
Representatives from AETC, Air Force Personnel Center, Headquarters Air Force, and select major commands met for a tabletop exercise at Maxwell AFB, Alabama, to analyze the authorities, responsibilities and organizational structure required to optimize the Air Force’s ability to develop Airmen.
Lead representatives at the exercise determined the creation of an ADC with the requisite authorities, and responsibilities will strengthen the required attributes to develop Airmen.
“Quite frankly, we haven’t seen change like this since the early 1990s,” said Lt. Gen. Brian S. Robinson, commander of AETC. “Just like then, today we are taking the initiative. To maintain the asymmetrical advantage, we must develop the right mix of Airmen and Guardians with the skills and competencies needed for high-end systems-of-systems combat roles and to ensure technical superiority. These changes help us streamline institutional force development responsibilities under one command, significantly improving the Air Force’s ability to produce and retain mission ready Airmen for competition and conflict.”
The renamed command would centralize training efforts, with a focus on working with small units that are cut off from higher levels of command, the Air and Space Forces Association reported. It also should be able to quickly fine-tune training when operational needs warrant such changes.
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