rd&a flight path: work in progress

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Headquarters U.S. Air ForceFly – Fight – Win

UNCLASSIFIED - FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

Col Deb NiemeyerDeputy Asst SG, Modernization

SG Consultant, Biomedical Research

13 Feb 08

RD&A Flight Path:Work in Progress

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Introduction

Background

Acquisition

Science & Technology

Flight Path

Training & Experience

Job Examples

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Agenda


Biomedical Sciences Corps (42X, 43X)


Acquisition “The Defense Acquisition System exists to manage the

Nation's investments in technologies, programs, and product support necessary to achieve the National Security Strategy and support the United States Armed Forces. … (the) continued objective is to rapidly acquire quality products that satisfy user needs with measurable improvements to mission capability at a fair and reasonable price. The fundamental principles and procedures that the Department follows in achieving those objectives are described in DoD Directive 5000.1 and DoD Instruction 5000.2.”

“…How the DoD acquires weapons systems and automated information systems…”

http://akss.dau.mil/dag/DoD5000.asp?view=document

Research Development and Acquisition (RD&A)


RD&A


RD&A Science & Technology

Projects at 6.1, 6.2, and 6.3 - basic, applied and

advanced technology development focused 10+

years out

~2.7% of DoD budget, 18% of DoD RDT&E budget

Performed by defense agencies / service labs,

universities, and industry

Will lead to development of new technologies

which will protect our forces and ensure

U.S.military dominance

Examples: Nanotechnology / Nanobiotechnology;

Enhanced computing technologies; Self-healing &

monitoring technologies; Improved explosives

detection etc.


RD&AFunctional View


Training & Experience Know your specialty well! You are an end

user… Advanced degree, PME / AFIT programs Defense Acquisition University (DAU)

On-line and in-residence courses http://www.dau.mil/

Positions focused on: Research, Programmatic (Cost, Schedule,

Performance), Personnel management / Force Development

… have to know the science & the management of the science …

Flight Path


Flight Path Level

Operational … Lab Management … Base-, Staff-level, R&D positions, Force Dev’t Profession Education … PME, AFIT

Specific Examples Research Officer, Project Director / Program Manager Fellowships (i.e., FHP Lab Fellowship, R&D Fellowship) Some Locations

Clinical Investigation Facilities / Research Oversight & Compliance AFIP, AFOTEC, Program Offices 311th HSW, AFRL, DTRA/JSTO, JRO, JPEO-CBD, SAF/AQ, AFSFC AF/SGR & MAJCOM/SGR’s, AF/SG3/SG8, AFMSA, AFMOA Force Development (AF/SG1, DP/A1, AFPC) Human Systems Integration; Joint Blast Research Prgm Coord Office Future: 711th HPW, Joint Medical R&D Command


Modernization

Provide oversight, direction, policy and

resources to leverage Science &Technology, Information Systems, Academia & Industry; transforming medical

capabilities to address critical short-term and

long-term challenges in support of the Air Force

and Joint Warfighter

AFMS - CIOAFMS - CIO

Air Force Surgeon General’s Air Force Surgeon General’s Modernization DirectorateModernization Directorate


Modernization Directorate

Programs / Projects / Special Interest ItemsRequirements Material Solutions

Assistant Surgeon General,

Modernization (SGR)BGen Theresa Casey

AFMSA/CCCol Brian Masterson

SGR 2Col Debra NiemeyerSG Consultant for

Biomedical Research &Dir, Medical Innovations

SGRCResearchOversight

ComplianceLt Col Joe Narrigan

SGRRRequirements

Col Kevin Glasz

SGRMManagement &

Program SupportMr. Brian McCarty

SGRSResearch &

DevelopmentLt Col Dave Byer

SGRTIntegration, Test &

TransitionCol Richard Griffith

SGRKDeputy CIO,

Health Informatics& IT Services

Col Jesus Zarate

SGRHClinical Information

ServicesCol Ibanez-Pabon

AFMSA/CVLt Col Prioleau

AFMSA/SGRSuperintendent

SMSgt Alexander

SGRZMedical Innovations

Lt Col Mapp / Maj Wattendorf

CIOCol Lee Harford

- JCIDs

- CRRA

- R&D Portfolio

- POM, PLM

- JCTG

Shadow prgm

- CRRA

- AF Prgms

& Policy

- RAT, ADC

- Market surveys

Assessments

- Subject

Protection

- Reg Compliance

- Ethics

- MHS Prgm

-Deployment

- Future

Systems &

Innovations

- MHS Prgms

- Policy

- Policy, Strategy

- Prgm Oversight

- RD&A

- Execution

- Resources


Medical Innovations

Focus – “Disruptive Technology”

Employment of Novel Technology / Novel Use of Technology

Changes how we “Fly & Flight” Before the Fight

Forces Adversary to React to our Innovations

Medical Innovations Office; Parallel LAF

Identify new operational and systems concepts capable of dramatically transforming medical capabilities thru disruptive innovation

“The world requires at least ten years to understand a new idea, however important or simple it may be.” Sir Ronald Ross

AF Medical Innovations

AF Innovations Current Initiatives: - Healthcare Diagnostics & Surveillance

- Personalized Healthcare / Genomic Prevention

Current Initiatives: - Healthcare Diagnostics & Surveillance

- Personalized Healthcare / Genomic Prevention

NEW!


Human Performance Wing

Restore “Iron Triangle” of Research, Training + Operations

Co-locate & align AFRL & 311th HSW

USAFSAM

AFIOH + Applied Tech Center

Support activities

SGR interface – Enhance not duplicate

Requirements, R&D, Compliance, T&E

Policy & Program oversight

Compliment Joint Medical R&D Command

Assets & infrastructure “LEANED”

and Consolidated under 711th HPW

Assets & infrastructure “LEANED”

and Consolidated under 711th HPW


Joint Medical R&D Consolidation

Nov 27 2006, the Deputy Secretary of Defense approved consensus guiding principles for moving toward a Joint/Unified Medical Command “Combined Medical R&D Command” under USAMRMC or Defense Activity TSG WG charted & convened 26 Jan 07 Timeline slowed: IOC Jun 09

Opportunities Address Total Lifecycle Management Fix Requirements Process Push AFMS as lead Medical Tester Delineate what each Service is “good at” -- Reduce redundancy Human Performance Optimization (HPO) a core focus

Strategy Place Senior Personnel in key positions Maximize Virtual alignment & Retain personnel (TACON)

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Medical Spt

DRAFT

TBD

**DRAFT**

Or Agency


“Big Science” Multi-disciplinary

Biomedicine… “Big & Digital”

Knowledge + Science + Computing

Knowledge-Sharing across Basic Science & Clinical Communities

Connected, Networked Data: Investigators & Clinicians

“Translational Science”

Moving scientific discoveries rapidly from “Bench to Bedside” …Transition scientific discoveries into mainstream medicine


Progress

Created Medical Research Developmental Identifier Internal assessment tool to Developmental Team; Not visible

to promotion boards Capture experiences not reflected by core AFSC 3 digit alpha numeric code (“4RE”)

Working to identify “RD&A” positions Identified / validated Special Experience Identifier “RFE”

Experience in Research or Managing Research Projects Requires 12-months Experience

Reviewing 43B positions

Crafting List of Acquisition trained / certified personnel


Progress

Increased opportunity to compete with the LAF for AF National Lab Technical Fellowship Program

Identified Specialized AFIT Advanced Degree Program opportunities (e.g., with DoE)

Identified ACQ coded billets

Developed Special Experience Identifiers Reflect specialized experiences; in record

Not intended for developmental purposes but may aid consideration

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MAJCOM/CV & Equivalent

LT COL

Exp. Lvl Edu Lvl Acq Trng SAF/AQR CIF SGR SDE/PhD PM/AFIT REQS AFRL/DOD LABS or Equiv PMT 250/450 JPEO AFMESA ACQ 301 HPW (AFIOH/SAM), AIRPRINT Other (AF-NLTF) DTRA/DIA/AFMIC/DHHS/DHS etc. ASC/HSG/PEOs A staff / J8/JRO/J4

LT COL

Exp. Lvl Edu Lvl SQ/CC SDE; PhD HQ FOAs or Equiv HAF/SG POSITIONS HAF/OSD/COCOMs

MAJ

Exp. Lvl Edu Lvl Acq Trng SAF/AQR AFMESA IDE/PhD ACQ 101 AFRL/DOD LABS DTRA RAND FELLOW ACQ 201A HPW (AFIOH/SAM) CIF MASTERS ACQ 201B PEOs/AFMIC/FOAs/HQ AFIT FELLOW + Other

MAJ

Exp. Lvl Edu Lvl FLT/CC IDE; PhD or Equiv DPTY SQ/CD MASTERS

AFIT FELLOW

CAPT/LT

Exp. Lvl Edu Lvl Acq Trng BASE LVL BDE/MASTERS ACQ101 PHD ACQ201A & B

CAPT/LT

Exp. Lvl Edu Lvl BASE LVL BDE/MASTERS

Entry / RD&A Entry / Specialty

COL

MDG/CC Wing/CC/CV

COL

Force Development BSC Assoc Chiefs

COL

AF/SGR2HSI

COL

AFRL/HPW (Multiple 0-6s)

NOTIONAL BSC FLIGHT PATH

Possible

Transition Point

Possible

Transition Point

Transition

RD&AExperience

Command Track

Pinnacle Positions


Questions?Questions?


Questions


BACKUP SLIDES


S&T Transformation AFMS S&T Transformation Contributor SGR Addresses

Near-term “urgent & compelling” needs Mid-term capability gaps Longer-term solutions (S&T)

AFMS Transformation A “multi-disciplinary” & -agency approach Modernize Medical capabilities Areas:

Occupational Toxicology* Care in the Air* Advanced Diagnostics Directed Energy Service Unique Needs

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Lab Personnel Col Deb Niemeyer

Lt Col Nate Johnson (DTRA billet; CBM)

Lt Col Bailey Mapp (Program Management, EOS/AVI)

Lt Col Phil Livingstone (Program Management & Spt / EOS)

Lt Col Tim Wiley (Program Management & Spt / CI Research)

Maj Mike Dempsey (R&D / Bioinformatics / EOS)

Maj Steve Quigley (Requirements)

Maj Letitia McGee (IT Systems / Clinical Services)

Maj Dave Hagerty (Integration, Test & Transition)

Capt Sean Chickery (AFIT Fellow)

SMSgt Chuck Alexander (Superintendent)

MSgt Scott Phillips (IM / IT)

rd&a flight path: work in progress

Documents

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documentresearch development

dod directive

dod instruction

dod budget

science flight path

joint medical rd command

acquisition rda