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AF announces structure, realignment actions


WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Air Force announced Aug. 11 a second set of fiscal year 1996 force structure, realignment and management actions. A similar announcement was made June 30.

The changes, listed by state, are:

Alabama

-- Dannelly Field Air Guard Station. The 187th Fighter Group will lose three F-16C/D aircraft in late 1995. This results in a decrease of two full-time military, 27 drill, and 13 civilian manpower authorizations.

-- Maxwell Air Force Base. Air Force Materiel Command will begin restructuring the Electronic Systems Center in mid-1995. This action consolidates computer and software functions at Maxwell-Gunter Annex, and results in an increase of 195 full-time military and 80 civilian manpower authorizations.

Alaska

-- Elmendorf Air Force Base.

-- The 3rd Wing will lose one C-12F aircraft in late 1995. This results in a decrease of three full-time military manpower authorizations.

-- Elmendorf will lose 32 civilian manpower authorizations in fiscal year 1996. This reduction is due to the 1994 Federal Workforce Restructuring Act and the National Performance Review.

Overall, these actions result in a net decrease of three full-time military and 32 civilian manpower authorizations.

Arizona

-- Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.

-- The 355th Wing will gain an additional four A-10A aircraft in late 1995 due to increased Air Force formal training requirements. This action results in an increase of 46 full-time military manpower authorizations.

-- The 710th Civil Engineer Squadron (Air Force Reserve) will inactivate in late 1995. This action is due to reduced requirements associated with the two major regional conflict (MRC) strategy, and results in a decrease of 127 drill and one civilian manpower authorizations.

Overall, these actions result in a net increase of 46 full-time military and a net decrease of 127 drill and one civilian manpower authorizations.

-- Luke Air Force Base.

-- Beginning in late 1995, the Peace Carvin mission, responsible for training Republic of Singapore F-16 personnel, will convert from eight F-16A/B to 11 F-16C/D aircraft. This results in an increase of three full-time military authorizations.

-- The 944th Fighter Wing (AFRES) will downsize its civil engineer squadron in late 1995. This action is due to reduced requirements associated with the two major regional conflict (MRC) strategy, and results in a decrease of 53 drill manpower authorizations.

Overall, these actions result in an increase of three full-time military, and a decrease of 53 drill manpower authorizations.

-- Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Ariz. The previously announced loss of one KC-135E aircraft from the 161st Air Refueling Group (ANG) is canceled. The Group will retain 10 KC-135Es.

Arkansas

-- Fort Smith Municipal Airport Air Guard Station.

-- The 188th Fighter Group will lose three F-16A/B aircraft in late 1995. This results in a decrease of two full-time military, 27 drill, and 13 civilian manpower authorizations.

-- In mid-1996, the 188th Fighter Group will modernize by replacing its 12 F-16A/B aircraft with 12 F-16C/D aircraft. There is no manpower impact.

-- Harrison Tactics and Training Range Site. In mid-1996, Air Combat Command will convert the Harrison Tactics and Training Range Site to a contractor operation. This cost saving measure results in a decrease of 66 full-time military manpower authorizations. The exact number of contractor personnel has not been determined.

California

-- Los Angeles Air Force Base. The Space Test and Small Launch Vehicle Programs Office began relocating to Kirtland AFB, N.M. (Phillips Laboratory), in mid-1994. This action consolidates activities under the Space and Missile Systems Center's Test and Evaluation Directorate and results in a decrease of 75 full-time military and 32 civilian manpower authorizations.

-- March AFB, Calif.

-- The 452nd Air Mobility Wing (AFRES) will lose one KC-135E in late 1995. This results in a decrease of 47 drill and eight civilian manpower authorizations.

-- The 452nd Air Mobility Wing will downsize some of its support areas in late 1995. This action is due to reduced requirements associated with the two MRC strategy, and results in a decrease of 127 drill and six civilian manpower authorizations.

-- Beginning in late 1995, the 163rd Air Refueling Group (ANG) will modernize by replacing its 10 KC-135E aircraft with nine KC-135R aircraft. This results in a decrease of two full-time military, 35 drill, and four civilian manpower authorizations.

Overall, these actions result in a net decrease of two full-time military, 209 drill, and 18 civilian manpower authorizations.

-- Onizuka Air Station. A portion of the personnel assigned to Detachment 2, Space and Missile Systems Center began relocating to Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M. (Phillips Laboratory), in mid-1994. These personnel are required to maintain and operate already installed satellite command and control equipment at Kirtland, and will be assigned to the Space and Missile Systems Center's Test and Evaluation Directorate.

The Air Force will only relocate 20 people until the 1995 Defense Base Closure and Realignment process is complete. This action results in a net decrease of 86 full-time military and 36 civilian manpower authorizations.

-- Travis AFB. The 349th Air Mobility Wing (AFRES) will downsize some of its support areas in late 1995. This action is due to reduced requirements associated with the two MRC strategy and results in a decrease of 227 drill manpower authorizations.

Colorado

-- Buckley Air Guard Base. The 140th Fighter Wing will lose three F-16C/D aircraft in late 1995. This results in a decrease of two full-time military, 27 drill, and 13 civilian manpower authorizations.

-- La Junta Tactics and Training Range Site. In mid-1996, Air Combat Command will convert the La Junta Tactics and Training Range Site to a contractor operation. This cost-saving measure results in a decrease of 66 full-time military and one civilian manpower authorizations. The exact number of contractor personnel has not been determined.

-- Lowry Air Station. Beginning in late 1995, the Air Reserve Personnel Center will continue modernization efforts by further automating its records management process. This results in a decrease of 50 civilian manpower authorizations.

Connecticut

-- Bradley International Airport Air Guard Station. The 103rd Fighter Group will lose one OA-10A in mid-1996. This action standardizes all ANG A/OA-10A squadrons at 17 A/OA-10A aircraft and results in a loss of 21 drill and five civilian manpower authorizations.

Delaware

-- Dover AFB. The 512th Airlift Wing will downsize some of its support areas in late 1995. This action is due to reduced requirements associated with the two MRC strategy, and results in a decrease of 150 drill and four civilian manpower authorizations.

Florida

-- Duke Field. Beginning in late 1995, the 919th Special Operations Wing (AFRES) will receive eight MC-130E aircraft, completing the unit's transition from nine AC-130A aircraft to eight MC-130E and four HC-130N/P aircraft. This results in a decrease of 12 drill and 68 civilian manpower authorizations.

-- Hurlburt Field.

-- The 16th Special Operations Wing will gain three MH-53J aircraft in late 1995, giving the wing a total of 22 MH-53J aircraft. This results in an increase of 160 full-time military manpower authorizations.

-- In late 1995, the 16th SOW will lose one MC-130H aircraft. This results in a decrease of 66 full-time military manpower authorizations.

-- In mid-1996, the 16th SOW will transfer four MC-130E aircraft to the 919th Special Operations Wing (AFRES) at Duke Field. This results in a decrease of 290 full-time military manpower authorizations.

-- The 16th SOW will receive two AC-130U aircraft in mid-1996, giving the Wing a total of 12 AC-130U aircraft. This results in an increase of 87 full-time military manpower authorizations.

-- The 727th Air Control Squadron will inactivate in late 1995. This reorganization will consolidate the unit's associated test functions with other test functions located at Hurlburt Field, and results in a decrease of 62 full-time military and one civilian manpower authorizations.

-- Hurlburt Field will lose 24 civilian manpower authorizations in fiscal year 1996. This reduction is due to the 1994 Federal Workforce Restructuring Act and the National Performance Review. Overall, these actions result in a net decrease of 171 full-time military and 25 civilian manpower authorizations.

-- Patrick Air Force Base. In late 1995, the 71st Rescue Squadron will gain one HC-130N/P aircraft. This results in an increase of 47 full-time military manpower authorizations.

-- Tyndall AFB. 1st Air Force and the Southeast Air Defense Sector will transfer from Air Combat Command to the ANG. The organizations' air defense responsibilities began transferring in early 1994, with an expected completion date of mid-1997.

These actions result in a decrease of 52 full-time military and an increase of 58 drill manpower authorizations, with no impact on civilian manpower authorizations.

Georgia

-- Dobbins Air Reserve Base. The 94th Airlift Wing will downsize and realign some functions to the 622nd Regional Support Group in late 1995.

This action is due to reduced requirements associated with the two MRC strategy, and results in a decrease of 48 drill and an increase of one civilian manpower authorization.

-- Robins Air Force Base.

-- Air Mobility Command's 19th Air Refueling Wing will lose eight KC-135R aircraft beginning in mid-1996. This action results in the decrease of 217 full-time military manpower authorizations.

-- ACC will establish a new wing and begin receiving the first of its planned 17 E-8C (JSTARS) aircraft in early 1996. This will result in an increase of 2,214 full-time military and 53 civilian manpower authorizations.

-- The 622nd Civil Engineer Squadron (AFRES) will inactivate in late 1995. This action is due to reduced requirements associated with the two MRC strategy, and results in a decrease of 103 drill and one civilian manpower authorizations.

Overall, these actions result in a net increase of 1997 full-time military, and a net decrease of 103 drill, and a net increase of 52 civilian manpower authorizations.

Idaho

-- Boise Air Terminal Air Guard Station.

-- As a result of the Air Force decision to retire its F-4G aircraft, the 124th Fighter Group will convert from 24 F-4G to 17 A/OA-10A aircraft beginning in early 1996. This results in a decrease of 52 full-time military, 198 drill, and 175 civilian manpower authorizations.

-- The Air Force plans to activate an ANG C-130 squadron with four aircraft. The aircraft would be available to the National Forest Service should it need additional fire fighting capability. The number of personnel and timing are being refined.

-- Mountain Home Air Force Base. The previously announced receipt of three E-3B/C (AWACS) aircraft and the associated manpower is canceled. This decision is due to the continued high worldwide operational commitments of the AWACS mission.

Illinois

-- Capital Municipal Airport Air Guard Station. The 183rd Fighter Group will lose three F-16C/D aircraft in late 1995. This results in a decrease of two full-time military, 27 drill, and 13 civilian manpower authorizations.

-- O'Hare International Airport Air Reserve Station.

-- The 928th Airlift Wing will downsize some of its support areas in late 1995. This action is due to reduced requirements associated with the two MRC strategy, and results in a decrease of 177 drill manpower authorizations.

-- The previously announced loss of one KC-135E aircraft from the 126th Air Refueling Wing is canceled. The Wing will retain 10 KC-135Es.

-- Scott Air Force Base. AFMC will begin restructuring its Electronic Systems Center in mid-1995. This action transfers the program management of computer systems from Scott, and results in a decrease of 142 full-time military and 87 civilian manpower authorizations.

Indiana

-- Fort Wayne Municipal Airport Air Guard Station. The 122nd Fighter Wing will lose three F-16C/D aircraft in late 1995. This results in a decrease of two full-time military, 27 drill, and 13 civilian manpower authorizations.

-- Grissom Air Reserve Base. The 434th Air Refueling Wing's civil engineer squadron will downsize in late 1995. This action is due to reduced requirements associated with the two MRC strategy, and results in a decrease of 48 drill manpower authorizations.

-- Hulman Regional Airport Air Guard Station. The 181st Fighter Group will lose three F-16C/D aircraft in late 1995. This results in a decrease of two full-time military, 27 drill, and 13 civilian manpower authorizations.

Iowa

-- Des Moines International Airport Air Guard Station. The 132nd Fighter Wing will lose three F-16C/D aircraft in late 1995. This results in a decrease of two full-time military, 27 drill, and 13 civilian manpower authorizations.

-- Sioux City Municipal Airport Air Guard Station. The 185th Fighter Group will lose three F-16C/D aircraft in late 1995. This results in a decrease of two full-time military, 27 drill, and 13 civilian manpower authorizations.

Kansas

-- Forbes Field. The previously announced loss of one KC-135E aircraft from the 190th Air Refueling Group (ANG) is canceled. The Group will retain 10 KC-135Es.

-- McConnell AFB. The 931st Air Refueling Wing (AFRES) will downsize its civil engineer squadron in late 1995. This action is due to reduced requirements associated with the two MRC strategy, and results in a decrease of 45 drill manpower authorizations.

Maine

-- Bangor International Airport. The previously announced loss of one KC-135E aircraft from the 101st Air Refueling Wing (ANG) is canceled. The Wing will retain 10 KC-135Es.

Maryland

-- Andrews AFB.

-- The 459th Airlift Wing (AFRES) will downsize some of its support areas in late 1995. This action is due to reduced requirements associated with the two MRC strategy, and results in a decrease of 89 drill manpower authorizations.

-- The 113th Fighter Wing (ANG) will lose three F-16C/D aircraft in late 1995. This results in a decrease of two full-time military, 27 drill, and 13 civilian manpower authorizations.

Overall, these actions result in a net decrease of two full-time military, 116 drill, and 13 civilian manpower authorizations.

-- Martin State Airport Air Guard Station.

-- The 175th Fighter Group will lose one OA-10A in mid-1996. This action standardizes all ANG A/OA-10A squadrons at 17 A/OA-10A aircraft and results in a loss of 21 drill and five civilian manpower authorizations.

-- The 135th Civil Engineer Squadron will begin inactivating in late 1995. This action is due to reduced requirements associated with the two MRC strategy, and results in a decrease of 155 drill manpower authorizations.

Overall, these actions result in a net decrease of 176 drill and five civilian manpower authorizations.

Massachusetts

-- Barnes Municipal Airport Air Guard Station. The 104th Fighter Group (ANG) will lose one OA-10A in mid-1996. This action standardizes all ANG A/OA-10A squadrons at 17 A/OA-10A aircraft and results in a loss of 21 drill and five civilian manpower authorizations.

-- Hanscom AFB. AFMC will begin restructuring the Electronic Systems Center in mid-1995. This consolidates major program acquisition functions at Hanscom, and results in an increase of 24 full-time military and a decrease of seven civilian manpower authorizations.

-- Westover Air Reserve Base. The 439th Airlift Wing will downsize some of its support areas in late 1995. This action is due to reduced requirements associated with the two MRC strategy, and results in a decrease of 71 drill manpower authorizations.

Michigan

-- Selfridge Air Guard Base.

-- The 127th Fighter Wing will lose three F-16C/D aircraft in late 1995. This results in a decrease of two full-time military, 27 drill, and 13 civilian manpower authorizations.

-- The 927th Air Refueling Wing (AFRES) will lose one KC-135E in late 1995. This results in a decrease of 47 drill and eight civilian manpower authorizations.

-- The 927th Air Refueling Wing's civil engineer squadron will downsize in late 1995. This action is due to reduced requirements associated with the two MRC strategy, and results in a decrease 53 drill and one civilian manpower authorizations.

Overall, these actions result in a net decrease of two full-time military, 127 drill, and 22 civilian manpower authorizations.

-- W.K. Kellogg Regional Airport Air Guard Station. The 110th Fighter Group (ANG) will lose one OA-10A in mid-1996. This action standardizes all ANG A/OA-10A squadrons at 17 A/OA-10A aircraft and results in a loss of 21 drill and five civilian manpower authorizations.

Minnesota

-- Duluth International Airport Air Guard Station. Beginning in late 1995 the 148th Fighter Group will lose its F-16A/B aircraft and modernize with 12 F-16C/D aircraft as the unit transitions from its air defense mission to a general purpose mission. This results in a decrease of 18 full-time military and 22 civilian manpower authorizations.

Mississippi

-- Keesler AFB. The 403rd Airlift Wing's (AFRES) aerial port squadron will downsize in late 1995. This action is due to reduced requirements associated with the two MRC strategy, and results in a decrease 33 drill manpower authorizations.

Montana

-- Forsyth Tactics and Training Range Site. In late 1995, ACC will inactivate the Forsyth Tactics and Training Range Site. This action is due to reduced training requirements in this region of the United States, and results in the decrease of 66 full-time military and one civilian manpower authorizations.

-- Great Falls International Airport. The 120th Fighter Group (ANG) will convert from 15 F-16A/B aircraft to 12 F-16C/D aircraft and the unit will transition from an air defense mission to a general purpose fighter mission in late 1995. This results in a decrease of 18 full-time military and 22 civilian manpower authorizations.

Nebraska

-- Offutt Air Force Base.

-- Beginning in mid-1995, Offutt will lose a portion of the Electronic Intelligence Lab. This action consolidates like functions at the National Air Intelligence Center and results in a decrease of 79 full-time military and one civilian manpower authorizations.

-- The 805th Civil Engineer Squadron (AFRES) will inactivate in late 1995. This action is due to reduced requirements associated with the two MRC strategy, and results in a decrease of 127 drill and one civilian manpower authorizations.

Overall, these actions result in a net decrease of 79 full-time military, 127 drill, and two civilian manpower authorizations.

New Hampshire

-- Pease Air Guard Station. The 157th Air Refueling Group will gain one KC-135R aircraft in mid-1996. This results in an increase of 28 drill and two civilian manpower authorizations.

New Jersey

-- McGuire Air Force Base. The previously announced loss of one KC-135E aircraft from the 108th Air Refueling Wing (ANG) is canceled. The wing will retain 20 KC-135Es.

New Mexico

-- Cannon Air Force Base. As a result of the Air Force decision to retire the F-111 weapon system, the 27th Fighter Wing's 74 F-111E/F aircraft will begin retiring in late 1995 and be replaced with 54 F-16C/D aircraft.

As part of this action, the 428th Fighter Squadron, which conducts F-111 training, will inactivate. This results in a decrease of 974 full-time military and 26 civilian manpower authorizations.

-- Kirtland AFB.

-- The 58th Special Operations Wing will gain two HH-60G aircraft in late 1995. This results in an increase of 26 full-time military manpower authorizations.

-- In late 1995, the 58th SOW will lose one MC-130H aircraft. This results in a decrease of 66 full-time military manpower authorizations.

-- The 58th SOW will lose one HC-130N/P aircraft in late 1995. This results in a decrease of 47 full-time military manpower authorizations.

-- The 604th Civil Engineer Squadron (AFRES) will inactivate in late 1995. This action is due to reduced requirements associated with the two MRC strategy, and results in a decrease of 127 drill and two civilian manpower authorizations.

-- The Space Test and Small Launch Vehicle Programs Office at Los Angeles Air Force Base, and some personnel assigned to Detachment 2, Space and Missile Systems Center at Onizuka Air Station, began relocating their functions to Phillips Laboratory in late 1994, while the Rocket Systems Launch Program at San Bernadino, Calif., will not relocate until late 1995.

These actions consolidate the activities under the Space Test and Experimentation Program Office and result in an increase of 62 full-time military and 168 civilian manpower authorizations.

Overall, these actions result in a net decrease of 25 full-time military and 127 drill, and a net increase of 166 civilian manpower authorizations.

New York

-- Griffiss Air Force Base. The 627th Civil Engineer Squadron (AFRES) will inactivate in mid-1995. This action is due to reduced requirements associated with the two MRC strategy, and results in a decrease of 127 drill and one civilian manpower authorizations.

-- Hancock Field Air Guard Station. The 174th Fighter Wing will lose three F-16C/D aircraft in late 1995. This results in a decrease of two full-time military, 27 drill, and 13 civilian manpower authorizations.

North Carolina

-- Pope AFB. The 626th Civil Engineer Squadron (AFRES) will inactivate in late 1995. This action is due to reduced requirements associated with the two MRC strategy, and results in a decrease of 127 drill and one civilian manpower authorizations.

North Dakota

-- Hector Field International Airport Air Guard Station.

-- In late 1995, the 119th Fighter Group will lose three F-16A/B aircraft as it transitions from its air defense mission to a general purpose fighter mission. This results in a decrease of 18 full-time military and 22 civilian manpower authorizations.

-- In mid-1996, the 119th Fighter Group will modernize by replacing its 12 F-16A/B aircraft with 12 F-16 C/D aircraft. There is no manpower impact.

Ohio

-- Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport Air Guard Station. The 178th Fighter Group will lose three F-16C/D aircraft in late 1995. This results in a decrease of two full-time military, 27 drill, and 13 civilian manpower authorizations.

-- Toledo Express Airport Air Guard Station. The 180th Fighter Group (ANG) will lose three F-16C/D aircraft in late 1995. This results in a decrease of two full-time military, 27 drill, and 13 civilian manpower authorizations.

-- Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.

-- Beginning in mid-1995, Wright-Patterson will gain a portion of the Electronic Intelligence Lab. This action consolidates like functions at the National Air Intelligence Center and results in an increase of 79 full-time military and one civilian manpower authorizations.

-- Wright-Patterson will lose 180 civilian manpower authorizations in fiscal year 1996. This reduction is due to the 1994 Federal Workforce Restructuring Act and the National Performance Review. Overall, these actions result in a net increase of 79 full-time military and a net decrease of 179 civilian manpower authorizations.

Oklahoma

-- Altus AFB. Beginning in late 1995, the 97th Air Mobility Wing will lose three C-141B aircraft due to reduced training requirements. This results in a decrease of 145 full-time military manpower authorizations.

-- Tinker AFB, Okla.

-- The previously announced loss of three E-3B/C Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft and the associated manpower decrease is canceled. This decision is due to the continued high worldwide operational commitments of the AWACS mission.

-- AFMC will begin restructuring the Electronic Systems Center in mid-1995. This restructure will result in the transfer of the 38th Engineering Installation Wing's computer and software functions; however, it will gain additional communications systems engineering and installation functions. These actions result in a net decrease of 209 full-time military and 76 civilian manpower authorizations

-- Tulsa International Airport Air Guard Station. The 138th Fighter Group (ANG) will lose three F-16C/D aircraft in late 1995. This results in a decrease of two full-time military, 27 drill, and 13 civilian manpower authorizations.

Oregon

-- Klamath Falls International Airport Air Guard Station. Beginning in early 1996, the 114th Fighter Squadron will lose its F-16A/B aircraft and modernize with 12 F-16C/D aircraft as the unit transitions from a training mission to a general purpose fighter mission. This action results in a decrease of 46 full-time military and an increase of 252 drill and eight civilian manpower authorizations.

Pennsylvania

-- Greater Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station.

-- The 911th Airlift Wing's (AFRES) civil engineer squadron will downsize in late 1995. This action is due to reduced requirements associated with the two MRC strategy, and results in a decrease of 47 drill manpower authorizations.

-- The previously announced loss of one KC-135E aircraft from the 171st Air Refueling Wing (ANG) is canceled. The Wing will retain 20 KC-135Es.

-- Willow Grove Air Reserve Station.

-- The 913th Airlift Wing's civil engineer squadron will downsize in late 1995. This action is due to reduced requirements associated with the two MRC strategy, and results in a decrease of 55 drill and an increase of one civilian manpower authorizations.

-- The 111th Fighter Group (ANG) will lose one OA-10A in mid-1996. This action standardizes all ANG A/OA-10A squadrons at 17 A/OA-10A aircraft and results in a loss of 21 drill and five civilian manpower authorizations.

Overall, these actions result in a net decrease of 76 drill and four civilian manpower authorizations.

Puerto Rico

-- Puerto Rico International Airport Air Guard Station. The 156th Fighter Group will lose three F-16A/B aircraft in late 1995. This results in a decrease of two full-time military, 27 drill, and 13 civilian manpower authorizations.

South Carolina

-- Charleston Air Force Base. The 315th Airlift Wing (AFRES) will downsize some of its support areas late 1995. This action is due to reduced requirements associated with the two MRC strategy, and results in a decrease of 127 drill and 14 civilian manpower authorizations.

-- McEntire Air Guard Station. In late 1995, the 169th Fighter Group will lose three F-16C/D aircraft. This results in a decrease of two full-time military, 27 drill, and 13 civilian manpower authorizations.

-- Shaw Air Force Base. The 20th Fighter Wing will gain six F-16C/D aircraft in mid-1996. This results in an increase of 58 full-time military manpower authorizations.

South Dakota

-- Belle Fourche Tactics and Training Range Site. In mid-1996, ACC will convert the Belle Fourche Tactics and Training Range Site to a contractor operation. This cost-saving measure results in a decrease of 76 full-time military and two civilian manpower authorizations. The exact number of contractor personnel has not been determined.

-- Joe Foss Field Air Guard Station. The 114th Fighter Group (ANG) will lose three F-16C/D aircraft in late 1995. This results in a decrease of two full-time military, 27 drill, and 13 civilian manpower authorizations.

Tennessee

-- McGhee-Tyson Airport. The previously announced loss of one KC-135E aircraft from the 134th Air Refueling Group (ANG) is canceled. The group will retain 10 KC-135Es.

Texas

-- Bergstrom Air Reserve Station. The 924th Fighter Wing (AFRES) will downsize some of its support areas in late 1995. This action is due to reduced requirements associated with the two MRC strategy, and results in a decrease of 79 drill and an increase of one civilian manpower authorizations.

-- Carswell Air Reserve Base. The 301st Fighter Wing's civil engineer squadron will downsize in late 1995. This action is due to reduced requirements associated with the two MRC strategy, and results in a decrease of 31 drill and one civilian manpower authorizations.

Utah

-- Dugway Tactics and Training Range Site. In mid-1995, ACC will convert the Dugway Tactics and Training Range Site to a contractor operation. This cost-saving measure results in a decrease of 76 full-time military manpower authorizations. The exact number of contractor personnel has not been determined.

-- Hill Air Force Base.

-- The 388th Fighter Wing will gain six F-16C/D aircraft in early 1996. This action results in an increase of 62 full-time military manpower authorizations.

-- The 419th Fighter Wing (AFRES) will downsize some of its support areas in late 1995. This action is due to reduced requirements associated with the two MRC strategy, and results in a decrease of 79 drill and one civilian manpower authorizations.

Overall, these actions result in a net increase of 62 full-time military and a net decrease of 79 drill and one civilian manpower authorizations.

-- Salt Lake City International Airport Air Guard Station. The previously announced loss of one KC-135E aircraft from the 151st Air Refueling Group (ANG) is canceled. The group will retain 10 KC-135Es.

Vermont

-- Burlington International Airport Air Guard Station The 158th Fighter Group will lose two F-16C/D aircraft as the unit transitions from its air defense mission to a general purpose mission in late 1995. This results in a decrease of 18 full-time military and 22 civilian manpower authorizations.

Virginia

-- Langley Air Force Base.

-- The 1st Fighter Wing will lose three UH-1N aircraft in late 1995. This results in a decrease of 42 full-time military manpower authorizations.

-- The 624th Civil Engineer Squadron (AFRES) will inactivate in late 1995. This action is due to reduced requirements associated with the two MRC strategy, and results in a decrease of 127 drill and one civilian manpower authorizations.

Overall, these actions result in a net decrease of 42 full-time military, 127 drill, and one civilian manpower authorizations.

-- Richmond International Airport Air Guard Station. The 192nd Fighter Group will lose three F-16C/D aircraft in late 1995. This results in a decrease of two full-time military, 27 drill, and 13 civilian manpower authorizations.

Washington

-- Fairchild Air Force Base.

-- Beginning in mid-1995, the 92nd Air Refueling Wing will lose six KC-135R aircraft. This results in a decrease of 145 full-time military manpower authorizations.

-- The previously announced loss of one KC-135E aircraft from the 141st Air Refueling Wing (ANG) is canceled. The wing will retain 10 KC-135Es.

-- McChord Air Force Base.

-- The 446th Airlift Wing (AFRES) will downsize some of its support areas in late 1995. This action is due to reduced requirements associated with the two MRC strategy, and results in a decrease of 113 drill and nine civilian manpower authorizations.

-- The Western Air Defense Sector began transferring responsibilities from the active Air Force to the Air National Guard in early 1995. This realignment is scheduled for completion by mid-1997 and results in a decrease of 81 full-time military and an increase of 84 drill manpower authorizations. There is no impact to civilian manpower authorizations.

Overall, these actions result in a net decrease of 81 full-time military, 29 drill, and nine civilian manpower authorizations.

Wisconsin

-- General Mitchell International Airport Air Reserve Station. The 440th Airlift Wing will downsize some of its support areas in late 1995. This action is due to reduced requirements associated with the two MRC strategy, and results in a decrease of 67 drill manpower authorizations.

-- Truax Field Air Guard Station. The 128th Fighter Wing will lose three F-16C/D aircraft in late 1995. This results in a decrease of two full-time military, 27 drill, and 13 civilian manpower authorizations.

Wyoming

-- Powell Tactics and Training Range Site. In late 1995, ACC will inactivate the Powell Tactics and Training Range Site. This action is due to reduced training requirements in this region of the United States and results in a decrease of 76 full-time military and two civilian manpower authorizations.