Air Force Cutting Mandatory Computer-Based Training

The U.S. Air Force will drastically reduce the amount of required computer-based training, removing it from all but three courses and granting commanders leeway in deciding how to conduct training, Stars and Stripes reports.

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, who made combat effectiveness his top priority, has directed the Pentagon to streamline the military, beginning by removing excessive or redundant training.

"Effective immediately, commanders and supervisors are empowered to conduct nearly all mandatory ancillary training as they see fit,” reads a memo sent last month, and signed by Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson, Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright.

The only courses that Air Force members must take with computer modules are the Information Assurance Training-Cyber Awareness Challenge and some courses involving the Defense Travel System.

"Computer-based training will no longer be the primary tool for providing this information unless otherwise directed by law, Department of Defense policy, or a commander entrusted with the mission," the memo read.

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