AFGSC continues to expand the number of bases that will require 2W2 (Nuclear Weapon Technicians) with the arrival of the B-21. USAFE has added location(s) that require more 2W2 personnel. The 2W2 profession is in great demand in more locations. The expansion, addition of new locations, further stretches the small career field. This stretching and the AFPC/TRANSCOM tightening of PCSing will reduce the number of personnel who "cycle" through Missile Wing bases. The fewer personnel who cycle through, the less "depth" the career field gains in technical expertise. This is at a critical time in the history of the 20th AF during the Sentinel Transition.
Problem Statement: Due to a greater demand of 2W2 personnel at more Bomber and Fighter bases worldwide, should the Nuclear Enterprise seek contract maintenance personnel to conduct routine maintenance at Missile Wing bases that solely support ICMBs and reallocate the finite quantity of active duty nuclear weapons technicians to bases with a nuclear flying mission?