HR-5231 : Still Just a Bill

The Department of the Air Force Future Force Design Act of 2023 (H.R. 5231) directs the Secretary of the Air Force to develop a comprehensive force design for both the Air Force and the Space Force, projecting through the year 2050.

Key provisions of this bill include:

• Requires the Secretary of the Air Force to develop a force design by August 31, 2024.
• The design must address key elements:
  • Concepts, capabilities, and structural elements necessary for the Air Force and Space Force to execute core functions.
  • Force structure and the development of necessary capabilities.
  • Force composition, including recruitment, human capital development, and career flexibility.
  • Organizational design to enhance agility and operational effectiveness.
• Mandates the Secretary of the Air Force to submit a summary of the force design and provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees within 60 days of completion.