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Show r Aug. 26, 1993 Hilltop Times Air Force will fund crucial programs AFB, Ohio (AFMCNS) Air Force acquisition programs with strong user requirements will survive as the defense budget heads south, Lt. Gen. John E. Jaquish told leaders from government and industry gathered at a recent symposium in Dayton. Jaquish, principal deputy to the assistant secretary of the Air Force for acquisition, said the Air Force requirements process is "the best in the business" in providing a sustained link between the users and the developers. He further challenged Air Force program managers to do their part by stepping up to and managing risks. J aquish said acquisition programs crucial to the Air Force in coming years include: The 2 air superiority fighter. Jaquish said he believes the bottom-u-p review of the 2 also will confirm its capability. B The advanced medium range missile. The primary armament for the AMRAAM is a real success story, Jaquish said, with 25,000 missiles accepted to date and two successful uses in the WRIGHT-PATTERSO- N F-2- F-2- air-to-a- ir F-2- 2, AfHtWS Persian Gulf. power projection. This includes sustainment programs, conventional weapon upgrades for the B-- and the unique stealth capability of the B-- 2 that will be marked by the first delivery to Air Combat Command in December. Jaquish also said the Air Force is working to gain congressional support for a precision bomb specifically for the B-B The Joint Direct Attack Munition. Jaquish called JDAM a successful general purpose bomb with both inertial navigation and Global Positioning System guidance. B The 7 airlifter. Study after study has shown the 7 is clearly "the aircraft for the job" of getting Army troops quickly to trouble spots and sustaining them. With the first delivery made last month to Air Mobility Command, the awaited results of a Defense Science Board study will weigh heavily on future acquisition decisions for the Jaquish said. D B-5- Long-rang- e 2 66 l, 2. cower in fear of failure. no-ris- 99 C-1- C-1- 7, n We need people who are willing to take risks. My challenge to you is to stay in the arena, manage your risks, teach others ... and never C-1- Lt. Aspin is committed to fielding 19 operational versions of the aircraft that proved its value in the Gulf War. B The Follow-oEarly Warning System. With changing world conditions, Jaquish said the need for missile attack warning is critical, and current defense satellites can't meet future needs. He said FEWS is halfway through its demonstration-validatio- n stage, on its way to selecting a contractor. While this continued modernization is essential, Jaquish said he worries about a "proliferation of a k attitude" among Air Force program managers, when events cause them to wonder whether their careers are in "acquisition or inquisition." "Any job worth having carries inherent risk," Jaquish said. "We need people who are willing to take risks. My challenge to you is to stay in the arena, manage your risks, teach others ... and never cower in fear of failure." Gen. John E. Jaquish Principal deputy to the assistant secretary of the Air Force for acquisition B The Joint Surveillance Target Attack System. Jaquish noted that Defense Secretary E-8- C can get CASH with your personal. v AT jr check for up to instantly! ll,!!l(l& With our two locations, your not far from; --? INSTANT CASH! Check Expressions is here to help you. llQyft- for yourself, Come in and see it. in uiiq You rasi ana inenaiy service loo. m - ? rUy J7J Mondav-Thursd- L Hl -- i ui u ay 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Friday 10:00 A.M.- - 5:30 P.M. aturday 1 0:00 A.M. --2;00 c EXTESSions CHECK 7 3 No. Main Layton 5633 So. 1900 West o Rov 1 546-277- 8 825-644- 5 uir u J VJjr 7 p'5h!' H W - |