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 Petty Officer 2nd Class Kyle Carlstrom

Teaching to the Creed: Complete Series

Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet

Nov. 23, 2021 | 8:58

Hey #SurfaceWarriors its Chief initiation season! This year we went to the waterfront and gathered knowledge and advice from senior members of our Chiefs mess for a nine part video series, "Teaching to the Creed."

#ICYMI, the nine parts consist of; leadership, advocacy, tradition and trust, character and competence, credibility of a chief, teamwork and loyalty, humility, interpersonal relationships, ethical decisions, influence and honesty, motivation and engagement, and acceptance.
This is Following Office of the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy’s 2021 Chief's initiation guidance.

"Each of our selectees must understand what is expected of them as a Chief Petty Officer, and leveraging our Creed as the primary focus will accomplish this goal," said Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith.
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