Background on I-WEPTAC

I-WEPTAC is AFIMSC’s principal innovation platform advancing readiness to fulfill ACS requirements in the National Defense Strategy (NDS), align I&MS priorities with the AF Posture Statement 2020, and deliver agile support in Dynamic Force Employment (DFE) and Global Mobility operations.

Modeled after the CAF WEPTAC, AFIMSC hosted its first I-WEPTAC in 2017. Includes Mission Area Working Groups (MAWGs) comprised of 20-40 cross-functional SMEs from Air Force, Joint, and Combined partners to provide senior leaders with actionable recommendations.

  • Opportunity to leverage multi-discipline/cross-functional Senior Leader involvement
  • Deliberate partnership with Ops to align ACS efforts
  • Teambuilding platform to enhance problem solving skills for next-gen AF leaders
  • Attendance: CSAF, VCSAF, MAJCOM/CCs and SAF I&E

I-WEPTAC examines fundamental installation and mission support (I&MS) challenges to identify deficiencies, shortfalls and developmental gaps that limit the Air Force's and Space Force’s ability to execute and operate efficiently. I-WEPTAC is charged with developing executable courses of action and recommending solutions while providing valuable information to senior leaders. Subsequently, these studies serve to enhance the agility and lethality of Air Force and Space Force combat support operations worldwide.

Every year, I-WEPTAC Mission Area Working Groups (MAWGs) leverage the expertise of Airmen on cross-functional teams who study and develop courses of action for specific mission topics.

Through innovative and outside-the-box thinking, AFIMSC and I-WEPTAC ensure the Air Force and Space Force are always able to answer the nation’s call to fly, fight and win.

For more information, contact the I-WEPTAC Engine Room at AFIMSC.I-WEPTAC@us.af.mil.

I-WEPTAC 2024.2

 
The Air and Space Force Premier Installation and Mission Support
Weapons and Tactics Conference
 

November 15, 2024

This year's I-WEPTAC was divided into two separate events, each offering solutions crafted by Mission Focused Working Groups to assist the Department of the Air Force in preparing for and succeeding in a time of Great Power Competition. Redesigning the Air Force and Space Force to meet the demands of GPC is among the most significant transformations in the Department's history. Immediate implementation of these changes is necessary, prompting the formation of I-WEPTAC Mission Focused Working Groups. These groups are tasked with exploring how innovative combat support and combat service support operations can provide a force that is prepared, adaptable, and capable of functioning effectively in challenging environments.

I-WEPTAC 2024.2 topics and MFWG Chairs are:

  • Optimize Combat Support Training Enterprise for GPC, chaired by Maj. Christopher Post and Capt. Alexander Hubbert.
  • Virtual Reality Combat Support Training Range (vCSTR) Scenario Development, chaired by Lt. Col. Charles Tenney.
  • Installation Resiliency Capabilities Integration​, chaired by Maj. Ryan Gardner.

I-WEPTAC 2024.1

 
The Air and Space Force Premier Installation and Mission Support
Weapons and Tactics Conference
 

May 8, 2024

This year's I-WEPTAC was split into two separate events, each highlighting various subjects and the solutions devised by teams to assist the Department of the Air Force in preparing for and succeeding during a period of Great Power Competition. Revamping the Air Force and Space Force to better align with GPC represents one of the most significant transformations in the Department's history. Immediate implementation of these changes is crucial, prompting the I-WEPTAC Mission Area Working Groups to explore how pioneering combat support and combat service support operations can ensure a prepared and adaptable force capable of functioning efficiently in challenging environments.

I-WEPTAC 2024.1 topics and MAWG Chairs are:

  • Capabilities within a Base Command, chaired by Maj. Conor Favo and Chief Master Sgt. Carlos Collins.
  • Creation of Cross Functional Air Base Tactics Instructors, chaired by Maj. Richard Cordova and Chief Master Sgt. Karla Macey.  
  • Resilience and Base Recovery After Attack in an ACE Environment, chaired by Maj Robin Walton and Chief Master Sgt. (s) Phillip Acord.

2024.1 MAWG Chairs & Co-Chairs

MAWG 1 MAWG 2 MAWG3 
Major Conor Favo, MAWG 1 Chair Major Richard Cordova, MAWG 1 Chair Major Robin Walton, MAWG 3 Chair
CMSgt. Carlos Collins, MAWG 2 Co-Chair CMSgt. Karla Macey, MAWG 2 Co-Chair CMSgt. (S) Phillip Acord, MAWG 3 Co-Chair
  SMSgt. Jacob Sargent, MAWG 2 Co-Chair  

I-WEPTAC 2024.2 MFWG Presentations

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I-WEPTAC 2024.1 MAWG PRESENTATIONS

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