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Force Development Information Now Accessible through Air Force Portal

 

 

Force Development Defined

Force Development: The deliberate effort to maximize force readiness through a variety of recruiting, educational, training, and experiential learning activities, opportunities, and services ensuring all Airmen and Guardians possess the competencies they need to meet DAF mission requirements.

For current information on many force development initiatives, click here to jump to the Learning Professionals and FD Credentials Division web page.

  • Columbus Leans Into Agile Rapid Excellence

    Columbus Air Force Base graduates the first Fighter/Bomber Fundamentals class. F/BF is a new syllabus for students after Undergraduate Pilot Training, combining T-38 Graduate Pilot Training and T-38 Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals. This class is the first in the United States Air Force to

  • Enhancing trainee performance: A breakdown of “Operation First Flight”

    Air Force Basic Military Training has undergone a significant transformation with the recent implementation of Zero Week at the 323rd Training Squadron. This strategic, organizational conversion marks an intentional shift in the approach to training new recruits, with the goal of not only assessing

  • Basic Defender Course optimizes training for high-end fight

    In a strategic move toward enhancing national defense capabilities, Air Force Security Forces is reoptimizing training to ensure Defenders are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to tackle evolving threats in a modern era. The 343rd Training Squadron’s Security Forces technical training is

  • 33rd FW hosts 19th AF Warhammer Rally

    The 33rd Fighter Wing hosted the 19th Air Force Warhammer Rally here April 2 – 5, 2024, gathering commanders from across the flying training community for strategic discussions, fostering collaboration and innovation.