S. 4622 — Introduced in Senate

II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4622 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 20, 2024Mr. Cruz introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To establish an Air Force Technical Training Center of Excellence. 1. Air Force Technical Training Center of Excellence (a) In general Chapter 903 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 9025. Air Force Technical Training Center of Excellence (a) Establishment The Secretary of the Air Force shall operate a Technical Training Center of Excellence. The head of the Center shall be the designee of the Commander of Airmen Development Command. (b) Purpose The purpose of the Center shall be to— (1) facilitate collaboration among all Air Force technical training installations; (2) serve as a premier training location for all maintainers throughout the military departments; (3) publish a set of responsibilities aimed at driving excellence, innovation, and leadership across all technical training specialties; (4) advocate for innovative improvements in curriculum, facilities, and medial; (5) foster outreach with industry and academia; (6) identify and promulgate best practices, standards, and benchmarks; (7) create a hub of excellence for the latest advancements in aviation technology and training methodologies; and (8) carry out such other responsibilities as the Secretary determines appropriate. (c) Location The Secretary shall select a location for the Center that is an Air Force installation that provides technical training and maintenance proficiency. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 903 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 9024 the following new item: 9025. Air Force Technical Training Center of Excellence. .