The Mitchell Institute’s Aerospace Nation Podcast Keynote: Lt. Gen. David A. Harris | 1st Annual Airpower Futures Forum
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Mar 7, 2025 Lt. Gen. David A. Harris, Deputy Chief of Staff for Air Force Futures, shares his insights on the future of military operations. He discusses the essential balance in military force design and the integration of technologies to meet evolving threats. The conversation delves into aircraft survivability, highlighting diverse technologies and collaborative combat. Modularity in military capabilities emerges as a crucial theme, with real-world examples showing its impact. Harris emphasizes adaptive thinking and tailored training for airmen to tackle contemporary challenges effectively.
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Climate Survey Joke
- Lt. Gen. David A. Harris shared an anecdote from a deployment where he conducted a climate survey.
- An airman jokingly said they'd spend their last three minutes with Harris because he'd make them feel like a lifetime.
Adaptability in Strategy
- Successful companies adapt to unforeseen challenges like COVID and political tensions, just as the DOD must.
- Companies with rigid strategies often miss opportunities, highlighting the importance of adaptability in uncertain times.
Force Design vs. Force Structure
- The Air Force's force design considers homeland defense, strategic deterrence, and power projection.
- A force design is a framework for making choices, distinct from a force structure which details specific assets.