Alignment of U.S. Space Force Military Human Capital Management Functions

Since its formation in 2019, the U.S. Space Force (USSF) has adopted many of the U.S. Air Force's human capital management (HCM) policies and procedures. However, the USSF has a rare opportunity to revolutionize military HCM and adopt innovative approaches to talent management. The structure an...

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Published in:Policy File 2024
Main Authors: Conley, Raymond E, Mulcahy, Patricia, Oliver, Gina, Wallace, Sam
Format: Report
Language:English
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Human capital
Military strategy
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Summary:Since its formation in 2019, the U.S. Space Force (USSF) has adopted many of the U.S. Air Force's human capital management (HCM) policies and procedures. However, the USSF has a rare opportunity to revolutionize military HCM and adopt innovative approaches to talent management. The structure and policies the USSF designs will create a framework for effective and efficient mission execution. Through review of policy and doctrine and interviews with key stakeholders, the authors assessed USSF HCM functions and identified (1) topics concerning specific USSF HCM policies and functions, (2) crosscutting topics, and (3) additional concerns outside the scope of this effort but that warrant senior leader attention. Recognizing the challenges inherent in establishing and building a new military service, the authors developed 25 implementable recommendations for the USSF in structuring and aligning its HCM functions at all organizational levels. Recommendations are divided into eight categories and identified as achievable in the near, middle, and far term. As the USSF refines the alignment, structure, and composition of its units, implementing these recommendations will help guide personnel policy decisions.