Collaboration Fosters Innovation

Airmen Participate at All Levels

Airmen at All Levels

Airmen at all levels participate in decision-making.

Habits of Mind Conscious

Conscious Habits of Mind

The habits of mind necessary to assure we apply critical thought are something we must consciously foster.

Educated Force

Our highly educated force brings to the table a wide variety of:

Views
Experiences
Abilities

Deep Pool of Talent

Deep Pool

…providing the USAF a deep pool of talent from which to draw ideas.

Tap Talent

By using the techniques of good decision-making and fostering the development of habits of mind, we tap into that rich pool of talent.

Critical Analysis When Time Allows

Critical Analysis Time Allows

When time allows, we must consciously create processes to think through decisions using critical analysis of all factors, ensuring we focus on doing what is best for the nation and the USAF.

Pays Off Under Pressure

This effort to create habits of mind pays off when we must make decisions quickly and under great pressure.

Natural Application

During these times we naturally apply the decision-making processes we use every day.

USAF Innovation Channels

The USAF leverages many channels to:

Empower our Airmen and industry partners
Submit ideas as part of our overarching culture of innovation

Collaboration Aligns Efforts

Collaboration Aligns

Collaboration can facilitate ideas and often align efforts toward innovative concepts and technologies.

Outside Partnerships

Partnerships with outside groups:

Traditional industry partners
Non-traditional industry partners
Academia

…bring new ideas to the innovation process.

Game-Changing Technologies

While the USAF is leveraging new and existing technologies to provide rapid and affordable solutions, it is investing in game-changing technologies, such as:

Autonomous systems
Unmanned systems
Hypersonic
Directed energy
Nanotechnology

New Thinking on Warfighting

New Thinking

…and stimulating new thinking about future ways of:

Warfighting
Battlefield success

Collaboration Fosters Innovation