This bill directs the Secretary of the Air Force to develop a comprehensive plan for how the Air Force and Space Force should be organized, equipped, and staffed through 2050. The legislation requires the Air Force to complete this force design plan by August 31, 2024, and submit it to Congress within 60 days of completion. The plan must address several key areas including the capabilities and structure needed to support national defense strategy, the specific weapons systems and force levels required, recruitment and personnel policies, organizational improvements to increase agility, and other relevant matters. Congress emphasizes in the bill that this planning is necessary to ensure the Air Force and Space Force can effectively deter and counter China as a peer military adversary. While the bill does not allocate specific funding amounts, it essentially mandates a strategic planning exercise that will guide future Air Force modernization and restructuring decisions.
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