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Show June 3, 1993 s Hill would gain manpower authorizations in proposal. Most of the Air Force's changes depend on closure decisions. force has not been finalized. from the 363rd Fighter Wing, B Remove 18 Shaw AFB, S.C., and inactivate one of its fighter squadrons later this year. This action results in a e decrease of 593 military and eight civilian 400-plu- F-1- full-tim- manpower authorizations. aircraft from K.I. B Remove the remaining Sawyer AFB, Mich., and inactivate the 410th Bomb Wing and its associated support units. This action e would result in a decrease of 2,354 military and 351 civilian manpower authorizations. B Inactivate the 438th Airlift Wing, McGuire aircraft to PittsAFB, N.J. and realign its 36 burgh AFB, N.Y. This would result in a decrease of e 2,167 military and 324 civilian manpower authorizations. B Downsize AMC headquarters, Scott AFB, 111., e miland its combat operations staff by 108 be- civilian authorizations 38 and manpower itary tween 1993 and 1995. B Downsize Air Force Materiel Command heade AFB, Ohio, by 389 quarters, Wright-Pattersomilitary and 249 civilian manpower authorizations between 1993 and 1995. B Downsize ACC headquarters, Langley AFB, e Va., and its combat operations staff by 174 be50 authorizations civilian manpower military and tween 1994 and 1995. Actions associated with the Air Force force structure proposals while tied to the 1993 base closure and realignment process are still being reviewed. The Air Force, for example, said it remains sensitive to the economic impact of the transition of bases in local communities. On May 28 the day after the Air Force anDefense nouncement on force structure changes comfour he select would said Les Aspin Secretary munities for a new defense pilot project designed to develop innovative approaches to respond to military downsizing. Pilot planning grants of up to $500,000 will be awarded to each of the following: the New England Region (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island); LosJJajnos, N.M.; Meridian, Miss.; and Alameda B-52- H by TSgt. David P. Masko Air 7 Hilltop Times Force News Service full-tim- WASHINGTON The Air Force plans to transcargo aircraft from Air Mobility Command to Air Combat Command, establish a composite wing at Moody AFB, Ga., and turn over the B-- l and 2 bomber forces to the Air Guard and Reserve as part of a major force structure and alignment proposal. The changes will cut thousands of military and civilian manpower authorizations and form a new organizational strategy, in an attempt to downsize for the future. The Air Force's May 27 force structure announcement addresses a process associated with the fiscal 1994 amended president's budget, planned force structure changes, and actions associated with the 1993 Defense Base Closure and Realignment process. Prior to announcing new force structure plans, Pentagon spokesman Bob Hall told reporters that most of the Air Force's changes would take place only if the Defense Department's submission to the base closure commission becomes law. Moreover, the Air Force said the timing of the proposed actions will vary depending upon mission requirements. . Additionally, decisions on proposed basing actions will be made only after environmental studies have been completed. Hall characterized the announcement as something the Air Force does annually. "It's the changes they make every year, the sort of 'puts and takes' as they go through their structure needs," Hall said. "It's the kinds of things they do to increase efficiency, adjust to budget demands, modernize the air reserve component." Following are some of the proposed force structure changes. References tcff e miUtafy'rrieans' active-dut- y military or active GuardReserve positions. Drill means Air Force Reserve or Air National Guard positions, and civilians means federal civil service or Air ReserveGuard technician positions. fer C-1- C-1- Hill AFB B The 419th Fighter Wing, Air Force Reserve, would modernize by converting from 24 6 AB B-5- F-1- models to 6 CD aircraft beginning in There would be no manpower impact. O The 388th FW would lose 18 6 CD aircraft in early 1994 in order to meet reductions in the Air Force's fighter force structure plan. The action e would result in a loss of 215 military and three civilian manpower authorizations. B The 485th Engineering and Installation Group would realign from Griffiss AFB, N.Y., to Hill. The e action would result in an increase of 304 342 and authorizations. civilian manpower military B The maintenance training function of the 436th Training Squadron would realign from Dyess AFB, Texas, to Hill. The action would result in an increase e of 10 military manpower authorizations. mid-199- F-1- F-1- full-tim- full-tim- full-tim- Other actions Other actions around the Air Force include: B Transfer all of AMC's aircraft, and Little Rock AFB, Ark., to ACC on Oct. 1. The transfer allows ACC to better integrate combat forces in support of theater commanders and enables AMC to concentrate assets to support the mobility position Global Power." of "Global Reach B Continue to plan and program for a composite wing at Moody AFB. The objective is to have a wing squadrons, an AOA-1- 0 composed of two 6 sauadron. sauadron and a r WS B RelocalTTihenBtR-TTgTiteDobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga., to Robins AFB, Ga., aircraft. The ac- and convert the wing to the tual number of aircraft, timing, personnel impacts and funding requirements for moving the bomber C-1- F-1- C-1- uH-lim- by TSgt. Stefanie Doner After a grueling week of competition at Tyndall AFB, Fla., Air Force Materiel Command emerged triumphant in Readiness Challenge IV, the bringing home the top award T. William Meredith Gen. Brig. Trophy. Readiness Challenge showcases the skills of explosive ordnance, disaster preparedness, the Base Emergency Engineer Force (Prime BEEF), the Readiness In Base Services team (Prime RIBS) and fire protection as they compete in events designed to test their ability to meet their wartime full-tim- full-tim- n full-tim- B-1- B Command team wins Readiness Challenge AFMC News Service editor 4. full-tim- . "These grants will help improve the department's continuing efforts to ease the transition of workers, communities and firms that are being impacted by cuts in defense spending," Aspin said. marksmantegic Air Command bomb competioperations and tion," said Col. Robert J. Courter Jr., stand-of- f munitions disruption, an AFMC Command Civil Engineer. event that evaluates the participants "The whole exercise itself is a great on weapons safety, marksmanship and benefit to the Air Force because timeliness in clearing simulated, air- preparing for it increases the readiness of all the teams. It forces us to intedropped, unexploded ordnance. of In addition to being named "Best mission objectives. The AFMC team grate into a unit that performs well, overall in on overall the Best" came out top in competition, the not only in our specialties, but as a competition with 2,874 points, 98 points ahead of AFMC team won the CMSgt. Arthur team. It challenges every major aspect the second-placfinisher, Air Combat J. Hanrahan Award for the best Prime of our readiness and wartime support BEEF team. The command team also operations. It tests our physical fitCommand. "I am very pleased with this," said took first place in the Base Recovery ness, our ability to plan and react to AFMC Commander Gen. Ronald W. After Attack; Disaster Preparedness; changing conditions. Their performance reflects great team leadership. Yates. "Once again it shows the excep- Standoff Munitions; Nuclear, Biologi7 I'm very proud of them." tional top quality of our people." cal, Chemical Survey; LightThe 27 members of AFMC's winFourteen teams representing the weight Decontamination Apparatus, comChemical Control best of the Air Force's major ning team were chosen from McClellan Nuclear, Biological, e combat-riflIn events. and Air NationForce Reserve, Air all, AFB, Calif.; Kirtland AFB, N.M.; Hill Center; mands, al Guard and Canada, participated in AFMC finished in the top three in 17 AFB, Utah; Robins AFB, Ga.; and Brooks and Kelly AFBs, Texas. seven-da- y this competition of the 27 events. Hill's 649th Explosive Ordnance 1. is included the "Readiness events equivChallenge Major April a physical fitness course, hardback alent of any other readiness measure Disposal team included TSgt. Eric C. tent, construction, set up of a mobile for base operations support, similar to Wass, SrA. Gerald L. Davis and SrA. kitchen, fire search and rescue, runway Top Gun, William Tell or the old Stra Andrew L. Lewis. repair, ship, M-1- combat-rifl- 6 heavy-equipme- e nt e M-1- 27-eve- 24-Ma- y Center wraps up AFA membership drive all Hill AFB workers To I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for the strong support they showed of the Air Force Association. The 1993 membership drive was a resounding success with contact and more new members joining than last year. Approximately 100 key workers from Ogden Air Logistics Center organizations did a terrific job in getting the word out that this year AFA needs 100-perce- nt your support. The drive ended last week, but anyone may join or renew an AFA membership at any time during the year by contacting one of the local AFA chapters or our 1992 Dave Kendziora, Ext. The AFA's history has been one of continuous support for all Air Force personnel. This support has been particularly effective in the areas of pay, housing, medical care, retirement and survivor benefits. Through their con tact with both Congress and the American people, AFA has been credited as the principal advocate of a strong Air Force, both in terms of maintaining effective programs and making weapon systems improvements. Again, thank you all for your support and efforts on behalf of Ogden Air Logistics Center and the Air Force Association. Brig. Gen. Lester L. Lyles Commander Ogden Air Logistics Center Ogden ALC Air Force Association Membership Drive final results follow: large organisations New or renewed memberships Aircraft Directorate Technology and Industrial Support Directorate Commodities Directorate Silo Bawd ICBM Program Office 649th Support Group Contracting Directorate 649th CcMnmurHcotions-ComputeSystems Group Finonciol Management Directorate Personnel Directorate 545th Test Group Command end Staff Offices TOTAl 97 46 91 34 17 44 10 14 21 17 79 4J7 |