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We use a broad range of functional, analytical, and scientific expertise to produce innovative problem solutions and design new or improved concepts, methods, systems, or policies that improve peacetime readiness and build war-winning logistics capabilities, Delivering on what we promise makes us the study and analysis agency of choice for command and staff organizations throughout the Air Force.

Anyone can submit a proposed project, problem, or area for study to the AFLMA, but it must be channeled through the appropriate command Director of Logistics (A4) or one of the Air Staff directors. Before a study or research effort can be started, it must be sponsored by a command A4 or Air Staff director.

You've just had your fifth call in the last month about why the wings can't get spare parts for the zamboni loader (the zamboni loader is used to move hardened phasetrons, and phasetrons are no good if you can't move them). Your boss is screaming, his boss is screaming, the wing commanders are screaming, the major command commander now knows you personally, and to make matters worse, your dog even gives you dirty looks when you come home. You've checked with your operational analysis folks and some of the operational analysis folks in the wings, and no one has any answers. During your last call, the chief of analysis mentioned something called the AFLMA. After you hang up, you find yourself wondering: What's an AFLMA? How do I get the AFLMA to take on this problem? How much will it cost? How long will they take? What do they produce?

First of all, the AFLMA--Air Force Logistics Management Agency--is located at Maxwell AFB, Gunter Annex, Alabama. We're a logistics problem-solving agency. Within the Agency, we have two product divisions: Logistics Innovation Studies, and Logistics Wargames, along with the Business Operations and Logistics Analysis divisions. The Logistics Analysis Division provides state-of-the-art and leading-edge analysis and modeling and simulation capabilities.

Anyone can submit a proposed project, problem, or area for study to the AFLMA, but it must be channeled through the appropriate command director of logistics A4 or Air Staff director. Before a study or research effort can be started, it must be sponsored by a command A4 or Air Staff director. Upon receipt, the proposed study undergoes an extensive preliminary analysis and is submitted to the AFLMA Commander for approval. If we can't accomplish the project, we'll suggest other agencies that may be better suited for the task. When a project is accepted for study, one of our project managers assembles a cross-functional team to study the problem. Together, the functional experts and analysts ensure project results are sound, logical, and practical. Additionally, a multidisciplined approach helps prevent functional suboptimization. We don't want a proposed solution to a maintenance problem to create supply or transportation problems. As part of the project effort, we regularly update the organization or activity that proposed the study, along with the project sponsor. When the project is completed, the Agency provides the project sponsor with a detailed report that outlines the problem, provides a solution or solutions, and makes specific recommendations. Many of our projects are completed in 9 months. However, when necessary, we can complete an effort in less than 9 months. The sponsor is responsible for implementing the solution or recommendations. All our services are free to Air Force organizations.

We produce a variety of products, including process improvement studies, consulting studies, software prototypes, computer models, policy evaluations, handbooks or guides, and CD-ROMbased materials. Study length varies with each project.