Department of the Air Force Future Force Design Act of 2023

HR 5231, the Department of the Air Force Future Force Design Act of 2023, requires the Secretary of the Air Force to develop a long-term force design plan for the Air Force and Space Force by August 31, 2024, projecting through 2050. This plan must address key areas including future capabilities, force structure (like aircraft and systems), personnel recruitment and distribution, and organizational agility to meet national defense goals, particularly countering challenges from the People’s Republic of China. The bill mandates that the Secretary submit a summary and provide a briefing to congressional defense committees within 60 days of completing the plan. It does not fund new programs or change current policies but establishes a procedural requirement for strategic planning.