TOPIC SPONSOR: AFIMSC/A38
Combat support in an ACE scheme of maneuver relies on small teams of Mission Ready Airman (formerly Multi-Capable Airmen). The current model for building MRA starts with Airmen who focus on a primary skillset first and then introduces them to secondary skillsets. However, these Airmen always retain their identity and expertise within their primary specialty, potentially at the expense of their secondary skillsets. As an alternative, could the Air Force create an AFSC for dedicated MRAs for ACE who are consistently trained in a wide variety of skills from the beginning of their careers? These MRA wouldn’t have the depth of knowledge in one specific skill set as MRA today, but is that really needed for ACE. Are Airmen with a broader mix of skills with less depth would be better suited for MRA?