He contributes to the quality, balance and focus of the AFRL technical program and the technical workforce through interactions with the AFRL Research Advisory Council, which is responsible for defining strategies, policies and workforce development for a staff of more than 3400 scientists and engineers. He represents technologies of interest to the U.S. Air Force and leads formation of technical partnerships through interactions within the Department of Defense, with other government agencies, and with universities, industry and the international scientific community. As a senior technical leader, Dr. Miracle represents the Department of Defense in the formation of technical alliances within the United States and with other governments.