摘要：During the past two decades, the US Air Force has reduced squadron-level support functions, manpower, and appropriations to cut costs through consolidation at higher organizational levels. In 2016, Chief of Staff of the Air Force (CSAF) Gen David Goldfein identified “revitalizing the squadron” as his number one priority during his four-year tenure. According to the CSAF, the squadrons— and similar support entities—are the foundational organization in the service.1 They provide the appropriate level of leader-to-Airman ratio, setting, and tactical focus to foster the most nourishing environment for personal and professional development, esprit de corps, and mission excellence.
