The Department of the Air Force has published its Installation Infrastructure Action Plan, dubbed I2AP, which seeks to re-configure U.S. Air Force bases for global-scale operations.
The I2AP intends to supply combat power with sufficient speed, range and intensity to deter U.S. adversaries, the USAF said Wednesday, adding that the plan will increase installations’ resilience and streamline their infrastructure for alignment with mission-critical capabilities.
Great Power Competition
Ravi Chaudhary, the Air Force’s assistant secretary for energy, installations and environment, described the I2AP as a “strategic approach” that will guarantee USAF bases are prepared for great power competition over the next 15 years.
“Ensuring the readiness of our installations, even while under attack, will be crucial in this decade of consequence,” he explained.
Action Plan to Address Critical Challenges
Under the comprehensive plan, the service will address critical challenges, such as aging and excess facilities, hazardous weather events and the rising costs of building and maintaining infrastructure. The IA2P will also focus on mitigating evolving cybersecurity threats that could make Air Force installations more vulnerable to attacks.
In implementing the IA2P, the Air Force will apply lessons learned from the 2019 Infrastructure Investment Strategy, enabling the service to adopt process changes using current resources and prioritize investments through a GPC lens. The plan will be updated to absorb new policies, technology innovations and emerging mission requirements.
