AFPD38-4 governs Air Force continuous process improvement and the Airmen Powered by Innovation program.
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It establishes policy for innovation concepts, standards for training and certification, and knowledge management and information sharing. It requires a Total Force program connecting Airmen to Senior Leaders and providing awards for approved ideas.
Applies to: The Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force, Management (SAF/MG) develops policy for Continuous Process Improvement policy and the Airmen Powered by Innovation program which apply to all Total Force Airmen (e.g. Regular, Reserve, and Guard Airmen and civilians).
Establish a knowledge management and information sharing capability to foster continuous process improvement projects and replicate best practices. (paragraph 2)
The Air Force will establish Total Force program that connect Airmen to Senior Leaders and provide awards for approved ideas. (paragraph 2)
All Headquarters Air Force senior leadership, major commands, field operating agencies, and direct reporting units will support SAF/MG by directing, implementing, and supporting this policy directive within their organization(s). (paragraph 3)
A culture of innovation is fostered within the unit to gain efficiencies and positively affect change. (paragraph 3)