The focus of this analysis is on how enhanced ACS processes can be implemented and integrated into the Air Force and Joint command and control (C2) enterprise. Using the vision for enhanced C2 provided in the updated architecture developed as a companion piece to this analysis, we identify and describe where shortfalls or major gaps exist between current ACS processes (the AS-IS) and the vision for integrating enhanced ACS processes into Air Force C2 (the TO-BE). We evaluate C2 nodes from the level of the President and Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) to the units and sources of supply. We also evaluate these nodes across the operational phases, from readiness preparation through planning, deployment, employment, sustainment, and reconstitution.

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Introduction, background, and motivation -- Gaps and shortfalls identified using the operational architecture and recommended strategies to enhance command and control -- Conclusions and recommendations -- Appendix A: The agile logistics evaluation experiment -- Appendix B: Suggested revisions to Air Force documents to enhance ACS processes.