Reoptimization for Great Power Competition

“I’m extremely proud of the Space Force and all the good it has accomplished. But, as good as we are, as much as we’ve done, as far as we’ve come, it’s not enough. We are not yet optimized for Great Power Competition.”

~ Chief of Space Operations
Gen. Chance Saltzman

The establishment of the U.S. Space Force was a direct response to threats arising from Great Power Competition in the space domain. Nevertheless, our legacy roots leave us sub-optimized for the security environment confronting us today, and we must finish fine-tuning the service to continue meeting its National Defense Strategy responsibilities

In early 2024, the Department of the Air Force unveiled sweeping plans for reshaping, refocusing, and reoptimizing the Air Force and Space Force to ensure continued supremacy in their respective domains while better posturing the services to deter and, if necessary, prevail in an era of Great Power Competition. Through a series of 24 DAF-wide key decisions, four core areas which demand the Department’s attention will be addressed: Develop People, Generate Readiness, Project Power and Develop Capabilities.

The space domain is no longer benign; it has rapidly become congested and contested.

We must enhance our capabilities, develop Guardians for modern warfare, prepare for the high intensity fight, and strengthen our power projection to thrive and win in this new era of Great Power Competition.

Video by Capt. Matthew Holfinger

TRX Curtsy Lunge

U.S. Marine Corps Training and Education Command

June 23, 2017 | 0:43

7 Foundational Movement – Lunge
Primary Muscle Groups - Quadriceps, Hamstrings, and, Glutes
Secondary Muscle Groups – N/A
Preparation:
The Marine will stand facing the anchor point with the TRX at mid-length and their arms bent at their sides. They will place tension in the TRX by slightly leaning back.
Execution:
The Marine will step back with one leg and cross it behind the weight-bearing leg. They will drop the hips toward the deck, keeping the chest up. The Marine will go as deep as they can, but will not go deeper than having their thigh parallel to the deck. The back foot will hover one to two inches off the deck. The Marine will drive from the bottom back up to the starting position.
Common Mistakes: - Letting the weight-bearing leg’s knee go over the toe
- Dropping the chest
- Letting the toe of the rear foot touch the deck