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Show January HILL TOP TIMES OutllllOS Goneral Raftling i to nmanri nSipptivfis is designed iawuron nhiPft.ivitv of our individuals at an leveis who jiiiuiiiatniK The Nonessentials our efforts in context for balanced forward-lookin- g pi:.:;- nwm.ci,, nsi cenaml mijuii. VujctT. paragrapns The. following . 11 AAnr.AnH 1 r,acn the objectives are not in U7ht of forecasting problem areas and how best to solve them-- not workthe light of a mere listing of loads that must De aosorueu In estelligent anticipation is the We logistics. sence of enlightened cannot dictate weapon or tactical developments we can reasonably predict and plan for them. ,. : , 1 a u,--f-- "T - TT! 5 i Missile (Space) Systems The increased tempo of the national effort is obvious. More than ever we must strive to shorten I While "missiles" are listed first for emphasis to insure that we have real capability as rapidly as y priority possible, our for national survival remains with manned aircraft. Logistics requirements are undergoing the same "streamlining" evolution as above. We must continue the progress of liKVT in making rapid and radical changes in support concepts, keeping abreast of necessary changes in tactical and strategic concepts. Both manned and unmanned support must be assured and by consuptinuing our simplified-direc- t port approach, the national cost can be held down. General E. W. Rawlings During 19."S emphasis must be placed on "disposition" in its broadest sense. Our tactics and technology dictate increasingly rapid changes in our support 01 ana metnocis,l amounts : i : types p l i "at it anu iacuities materiel, logistics acour personnel, and location of tivities make these We must y changes, e but also insure rapid business-likdisposition or liqui dation-o- f assets no longer required. Disposition plans and actions must be as prompt and effective as build-u- p or procurement actions Supply, maintenance, and procure ment actions must be geared in every respect to the same preci- "WALLY" ABRAMS Invites you to bring your car in for any of their complete serv- ... S, WASHING ETC. . sile-spa- Hi ce E. W. RAWLINGS General, USAF AMC . Commander Hi-Va- lu We must continue to exploit to the mayimnm the Kvec.nt.ive Tie velopment Proeram for both mili tary and civilian personnel to in- crease their technical and admin- istrative competence. To this end we must take full advantage of nrosrram the civilian universities . milit.arv service schools. AF Tn stitute of Technology programs attendance at meetings of tech meal, scientific, professional or similar organizations, internal ex ecutive development programs, and other similar programs. Personne af all echelons must take ori active interest in the Executive Develop- ment Program and, in addition to the programs mentioned above, should lead in the establishment of supplementary programs neces sary to meet their internal needs. not-onl- 1 X. WALLY INSISTS YOUR WINDOWS ARE MUST! Are Your Tires Safe? Let Us Inspect Them Free of Charge. Let Us Winterize Your Car Early! DONT DRIVE BY DRIVE IN! GOODYEAR TIRES AUTOLITE BATTERIES TEXACO PRODUCTS EXPERT LUB. OIL AND WASH JOBS A Deal On Tires! Pontiao Cadillac Perry Stett PHONE 101 Kf - Q mirnnses nf fnlfilUno- nnr mission, tiiia flfvmmnnH rvinv Vie considered the quarterback of a large team, our own structure jnf, but one element. The team in- r udes the. nther commands, ' in- dustry, education, other parts of government, allied Air rorces, etc Recognition of this fact is essential if we are to proceed in an orderly and efficient manner. Complete understanding and co operation with each element must be a realistic goal for 19.8. Vn-- - be-wi- I th . PEOPLE like the Hill AFR workers above are AMC's most important asset, says General E. W. Rawlings, AMC Commander. This was one of the statements in his recent letter on AMC objectives for 1953. During this year, efforts should be made, he said, to improve the morale, welfare, and capability of our people. The approximately 13,000 civilian and military workers at Hill AFR like those shown above at quitting time are among the approximately 200,000 in AMC who will benefit by General Rawlings' objectives this year. Balanced Effort We have all seen the results of unbalanced Command effort. The materiel business and all of its components are so interdependent that unbalance invariably means less efficiency or less effective ness. Our objective is to progress in balance supply abreast of maintenance, armament with pro pulsion, oonars witn program, skins witn lacinties, etc. In our complex organization tnis is a continuing challenge. Technical The tempo of adapting advanced management tools and techniques to our needs must not abate. Indoctrination in high speed data processing, distribution, and communications seems fairly complete. There remains the difficult task of full utilization and keeping abreast of ad- - Glendale Gardens Homes QUALITY ... All Brick Construction 3 BEDROOM HOMES ... With and Without Basements CONVENIENCE Between School and Business .Center ECONOMY . . . . . . Priced from $13,950 Up DANCE EVERY SAT. COUNTRY MUSIC PHONE FARMINGTON 160 GLIDE INN INQUIRE 517 CHURCH ST LAYTON Ed and Kermit Layton, Utah 9 P.M. ,k - Team Action - Complete Mechanical Work on all Makes of Cars! X "The real progress made 1957 can honestly be claimed and set oniy 11 we ioiiow-u- p our sights toward the future, The continuation of vital current war plan support, rim preparation for the great mis. era, present an un. precedented challenge. The nrin. ciples we have evolved remain' firm ; the application must be as varied as the materiel with which we deal. I expect each of you to define your objectives within the framework of this broad outline. I have complete confidence in your ability to carry out your current vital mission, as well as to plan and act toward the future." tlrt Executive Development Program The Disposition Problem . TUNE-UP- bcr: CONCLUSION "The effort expended should be consistent .with the results ex pected" must remain our philoso phy if we are to continue prudent management with ,the resources The we can reasonably expect. and Lo- principles of the j capability. cisms will arise and this is where intelligent action by all is required. We must vigorously pursue sion in disposition as in acquisi tion. streamlinour forward-lookin- g Treing of the logistics system. in Planning- mendous steps were initiated in Continental both the 1957, United States and overseas. The Imaginative forecasting of the soundness of these moves is future must be the goal of plan- start clear; there remains the mam- ning. Too often our planners the present and try to bend moth task of intelligent and ouvious, near prudent execution. It is in the- it towaruI a rainer area of "execution" that criti- term iuture. fuur planners must LUBRICATING, A , self-assessme- nt day-to-da- Improved Logistics Support Programs 958 can well be ei tended. With this type of sis of our efforts, we can and mi look askance at doubtful mana?t ment schemes. High Value Philosophy and capability of our people. We must promote increased pride in performance of the vital Air Force mission and more specific acknowledgment of both work well done and work poorly done. This objective calls for the highest quality of leadership, as well as individual by each of us. We must promote the outstanding individ uals and initiate personnel actions on those of questionable D U Valu programs We must take positive steps to assure that procurement lead times are reduced to the absolute mini This requires that each mum. echelon quickly raise the problems bevond their capability to resolve in order that' immediate decision can be made. The monitoring of overtime should continue to insure that maximum benefit is being but arbitrary limits received, should not be used. We must continue our efforts to improve the morale, welfare, dents of organizations, physical facilities, techniques or procedures when there is a better way. Simto solve ilarly, we cannot expect the problem witn a single per fefted "missile support system' the range and variety of space systems has yet to be aenneatea Manned Aircraft d Personnel cycle. Our basic control of techniques developments and rapid logistics response are applicable, but the degree required will tax the ingenuity of all. In solving this support problem, we he constrained by prece Foor Reduction of Lead Times The Air Force nas tne vnai las w I fnr spv, m,ifa;n;nff lUttillLUUUUfe era! bf-ri come a deterrent no one wi1 challenge it. It is a large task it is expensive. We owe it to the country to use only those resources absolutely essential to the task. We in this Command have a major portion of the Air Force opportunity and obligation in this respect. We must be ab solutely ruthless in eliminating functions and facilities not con tributing directly to this vital Air Force task. VfX the ices Our support of ballistic missiles should become the model of curall rently applied advances, but snoum Command of the parts show similar progress in 1958. future to determine how best to make the transition. i inis uannum ic.;r. strive to Dlace nro cress. vances. There is no alternative. visualize .the future then look at the gap between present and By General E. W. Rawlings AMC Commander mi ifejoeftto kCHC 24, i iL C r |