Ready for a civics lesson? Tough. Officers are federal employees and therefore subject to the policies, processes, and political fallout from Congress and the Executive Branch. The Air Force's resources come from them, so we best understand what they are, how we get them, and how to manage them.01:22 - It's all about the resources03:09 - The National Defense Authorization ActHelpful Links: https://www.usa.gov/budgethttps://fas.org/sgp/crs/natsec/IF10429.pdfhttps://fas.org/sgp/crs/natsec/IF10515.pdfhttps://fas.org/sgp/crs/natsec/IF10514.pdf10:10 - Manpower13:57 - Funds15:07 - Make friends with people who manage resources19:41 - Equipment22:28 - Facilities24:53 - Follow the guidance (see https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/467167/service-chiefs-detail-2014-sequestration-effects/)29:22 - Anecdote about End-of-year (EOY) spending practices34:23 - Time38:55 - Being an officer is all-encompassingEmail your questions and comments to airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com. Join the discussion about the podcast, the Air Force, officership, and the Profession of Arms at https://www.facebook.com/groups/airforceofficerpodcast/.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AirForceOfficerPodcast/Instagram: airforceofficerpodcast. Twitter: afofficerpod. Reddit: u/afofficerpodShare your officer stories of all flavors using #officerAF.