United States Air Force AF Community Partnership Program Public-Public; Public-Private (P4) Partnerships Leveraging military installation and local community capabilities and resources to obtain value and benefit in support of the AF mission Mr Steven Zander Director AF Community Partnership Program 13 Feb 15
Overview AF Community Partnership Framework is in place A Partnership Brokering Team is provided when Installation and Community Leaders commit to using the AF process A series of 6-7 meetings are scheduled that enable identifying potential partnership initiatives meetings help identify potential initiatives that address mutual value and benefit Once initiatives are fleshed-out in adequate detail, experts are brought in to help define the way forward this will help drive initiative priority By the time of the Tabletop Exercise, required resources, processes and authority are identified if resources are needed, who programs Do it! (or program for funding then do it) The process is simple, but gaining efficiency requires hard work 2
Vision and Goals Local AF and Community Leadership is key! Bring AF leadership and resource support as Installation and Community leaders develop, prioritize and implement community partnership initiatives Practice the Art of the Possible Reality: Identify ways to get to Yes by identifying resource requirements: Time, Money, Manpower, Authority Stakeholders closest to the mission generate ideas in the best interests of the Air Force/community 3
AF Framework, Policy & Guidance Focused on supporting Installation and Community leaders Cross-functional Task Force of subject matter experts address potential issues AF Policy Directive (AFPD 90-22) published Jul 2014 AF Instruction (AFI 90-2201) in coordination Based upon a proven 7-step AF process that empowers Installations and Community leaders An analytical, methodical approach for achieving mutual understanding and creating shared value Provides a foundation for an enduring relationship to build partnership capacity Set conditions to enable Installation and Community Leaders to see opportunities 4
Authorities Leveraging new and existing authorities to identify potential partnership initiatives There are many DOD and Federal agency legal authorities that an installation can utilize for a partnership agreement Lay out the initiative objectives first, then identify the tools to make it happen Often times need to drill down into AF and DOD Instructions and understand the basis of current policy and guidance 10 USC 2679 provides broad authority for partnering with State and Local Communities to obtain/provide goods & services This is NOT a solution I n looking t e g r i for t y requirements; - S e r v i c these e - are E x requirements c e l l e n c looking e for solutions 5
Initiatives Under Review Airport operations and maintenance Shared use firing ranges (O&M/MILCON avoidance) Cooperative fire/police training, support & interoperability Cooperative medical training and initiatives Aircraft mechanic training University training of critical-need interns Many AF services-provided Airmen support programs Youth programs/library ops Shared golf course/athletic field operations Community educational center (near front gate) Shared food service facilities Waste management/recycling/pavements Environmental mitigation Energy Initiatives; Utility Energy Service Contracts (UESC) Data center/solar voltaic array EULs Shared waste water treatment facilities/other utilities Expanded community bus system Streamlined dormitory mail delivery 6
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