[pfflier]

Isn’t this finally a subtle recognition that the shortcomings (misdirection) of our public K-12 educational system is, or is about to become a national security issue?

Not if their model is the Community College of the Air Force. That degree granting program is recognition for the level of technical training needed for qualification in doing a job.

Because of duty requirements over nine years, I had gathered over 90 hours of credit but no local colleges would recognize enough of the hours to grant a degree. IMO they wanted the money.

In my case it allowed me to consolidate all of my previous college hours into one program that granted an associates degree. Once I got the accredited degree from the USAF I completed my BSET inside of a year

[frog in a pot]

You offer a good example of what has been available in the recent past. The various branches have for decades offered excellent branch-specific near state-of-the-art technical training.

However, this ...first unified, comprehensive educational system... sounds to me (one with no doubt an obsolete perspective) as addressing the preparatory level prior to such tech training. I.e., that it will include pretty much what today's high schools should be teaching.

Wouldn't mind being incorrect on that point.