The following steps are recommended for consistent, efficient, and effective plans and means for improving the development of U.S. Air Force officers in their career fields: (1) identify the demand for jobs in the field grades-major, lieutenant colonel, and colonel; (2) ascertain the backgrounds that officers have accumulated (assess the supply); (3) compare supply with demand (gap analysis); and (4) plan ways to close the gaps.
Introduction -- History, including some missteps -- Developing future senior leaders (general officers and colonels) -- Setting force-development goals for individual career fields -- Next steps for force development -- Conclusion.