Commander's Accelerated Initiatives

CDX Logo The Air Force Materiel Command Commander's Accelerated Initiatives Office (CDX) was established in 2019 under the AFMC We Need effort. Its purpose was to address issues raised by Airmen and uncovered by the AFMC We Need study and to champion change across the enterprise, to include removing barriers impeding mission efficiency or over all quality-of-life.

Since that time, CDX has evolved into an an enduring AFMC organization with three mission focus areas, or cells, focused on facilitating change.

Cell Mission Areas:

Airmen-Driven Mission Enhancement Cell (MEC): Accelerates change by breaking down barriers, improving quality of life, and acting as a voice for the Airmen of AFMC
Continuous Improvement & Innovation Cell (CI2): Lead for Continuous Process Improvement events and grassroot innovation ideas, plus related training and mentorship opportunities
AFMC Innovation Integration Cell: Lead for all AFMC innovation efforts. Fosters a culture of innovation, provides strategic vision alignment to centers, empowers Airmen innovators, and accelerates MAJCOM solutions

Mission Enhancement Cell

The Mission Enhancement Cell (MEC) is the Airmen's "front door" to the CDX Office. MEC teams listen to Airmen, build networks, encourage collaboration, break down barriers, drive to solutions, synergize efforts across the enterprise, communicate successes across AFMC and serve as a special project resource for the AFMC Commander.

Some project wins from the MEC include:

The MEC maintains a list of unit points-of-contact and portfolio owners across the AFMC enterprise and can link individuals with a local resource for projects.

To contact the MEC team, visit the CDX SharePoint site at https://usaf.dps.mil/sites/AFMC-CDX.(CAC-enabled).

CI2 Cell

The Continuous Improvement and Innovation (CI2) Cell works to institutionalize tools, techniques, and capabilities into the culture and DNA of all AFMC Airmen. By sparking continuous improvement and innovation, CI2 ensures that AFMC is able to achieve focused results with timely solutions to accelerate change.

The CI2 Cell facilitates continuous improvement events, conducts training and mentorship sessions for growing practitioners, removes obstacles for Airmen innovators, certifies Green Belts/Black Belts, hosts process improvement summits and cross-talks with Process Managers, and advises AFMC's Inspector General to ensure compliance.

Somce CI2 Programs include:

Lean Six Sigma/Air Force Green and Black Belt Training and Certification courses
Spark Tank Competitions
Continuous training opportunities

To learn more about the CI2 Cell and program opportunities, visit https://usaf.dps.mil/sites/AFMC-CDX. (CAC-enabled).

Innovation Integration Cell

The Innovation Integration Cell provides direct support and strategic vision alignment to AFMC Center innovation leads by developing and tracking metrics and guiding Airmen and Guardians in the use of innovation tools and techniques. The cell seeks to foster a culture of innovation across the command by working directly with innovators to link them with resources. The team is a conduit to AFMC leadership to help accelerate the maturation and implementation of enterprise solutions.

The innovation HUB to help create connections, reduce duplicate efforts through collaboration, and promote the enterprise innovation tools such as:

VISION -Virtual Innovation Support Integration Operation Network
TECH CONNECT - Air and Space Force Tech Connect

To connect with the team and learn more, visit their SharePoint site at https://usaf.dps.mil/sites/AFMC-CDX. (CAC-enabled).

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