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Light and Lean: ACE Maneuver Unit Footprint Reduction

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  • By Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Operational Energy (SAF/IEN)

Explore the impact of reducing the overall deployment footprint of operational units during ACE operations.  Conduct analysis to determine the right size fuel, energy, sustainment and supply chain requirements for various ACE operational units at both “hub and spoke” locations.  Conduct market research with industry and DoD to determine functional areas to prioritize in order to achieve the largest operational impact.