Eliminating Organizational Culture Clash

Lieutenant General John A. Bradley, Commander, Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC), stated during an interview at the September 2007 Air Force Association Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition that he intends to stick to his decision to have Air Reserve Technician (ART) personnel wear uniforms while on duty.1 General Bradley made his decision based on his belief that wearing a uniform helps instill a sense of esprit de corps crucial to achieving the organizational harmony required to meet the demands of today's challenging and dynamic Air Force mission. Such esprit de corps is typically instilled in younger members of an organization by more experienced members, particularly those in supervisory positions.