Air Combat Command on Thursday released the results of a study meant to develop strategies to better support the strained Remotely Piloted Aircraft workforce, recommending that the service double the number of RPA flying squadrons and increase manning by 3,000 airmen. The command launched a culture and process improvement program earlier this year to address concerns within ACC that its RPA crews were being overstressed, many working 14-hour days, six days a week. The concerns have drawn considerable attention, and...
