Department of
The Air Force
• AF Mission/Vision• AF Priorities• Air Force Organization
– Secretary of the AF– Chief of Staff of the AF– CMSgt of the AF
• Organizational Chart– Wing, Group, Squadron, Flight
Overview
To Fly, Fight, and Win in Air, Space, and Cyberspace
AF Mission
The United States Air Force will be a trusted and reliable joint partner with our sister services known for integrity in all of our activities, including supporting the joint mission first and foremost. We will provide compelling air, space, and cyber capabilities for use by the combatant commanders. We will excel as stewards of all Air Force resources in service to the American people, while providing precise and reliable Global Vigilance, Reach and Power for the nation.
AF Vision
AF Priorities
• Continue to strengthen the nuclear enterprise• Partner with joint and coalition team to win
today’s fight• Develop and care for Airmen and their
families• Modernize our air and space inventories,
organizations, and training• Recapture acquisition excellence
Legislative Branch Executive Branch Judicial Branch
POTUS to SECAF
Department of Agriculture
Department of Defense
Department of Energy
Department of Education
Constitution
Secretary of the Army
Secretary of theNavy
Secretary of the Air Force
• Secretary of the Air Force (SECAF)– Conducts the administrative affairs of the department and is directly responsible to the Secretary of Defense.
• Handles fiscal spending, production,
procurement and legal plans and programs• Not directly involved in military
operations
Air Force Organization
Michael B. Donley
• Chief of Staff of the Air Force (CSAF)–Military head of the AF and directly responsible to the SECAF for the efficiency and operational readiness of the AF
• Member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff• Can delegate all functions to Vice
Chief of Staff if JCS job demands it
Air Force Organization
Gen. Larry O. Spencer
• Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force (CMSAF)– The highest enlisted level of leadership in the air force
• Represents enlisted interests to the American public and all levels of government• Serves as personal advisor to the CSAF
and SECAF on all issues regarding the
Welfare, readiness, morale and proper
Utilization of enlisted force.
Air Force Organization
CMSAF James A. Roy
Secretary of the Air Force
Air Force Chief of Staff
HQ USAF
MAJCOMs
Numbers Air Forces
Wings
Flights
USAF Organization
Squadrons
Groups
• Major Command’s (MAJCOMs)– Typically commanded by 4-star General– Organized on functional (US) or geographic (overseas) basis– Organize, equip and train their subordinate elements and assigned specific responsibilities based on functions
Air Force Organizations
• Major Command’s (MAJCOMs)–Air Combat Command (ACC)–Air Education and Training Command (AETC)–Air Force Material Command (AFMC)– Air Force Space Command (AFSPC)– Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC)– Air Mobility Command (AMC)– Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC)– Pacific Air Forces (PACAF)–United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE)– Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC)
Air Force Organizations
• Numbered Air Forces (NAFs)– Commanded by a 3-star General– Operational and warfighting functions
• readiness of assigned forces• preparing forces for deployment and employment• plans for beddown of forces• operational control of forces
Air Force Organizations
WINGCOMMANDER
WINGSTAFF
COMPTROLLERSQUADRON
OPERATIONSGROUP
MAINTENANCEGROUP
MISSION SUPPORTGROUP
MEDICAL GROUP
FORCE SUPPORTSQUADRON
CIVIL ENGINEERSQUADRON
COMMUNICATIONSSQUADRON
CONTRACTING SQUADRON
LOGISTICS READINESS SQUADRON
AERIAL PORT SQ(AS APPLICABLE)
MEDICAL SUPPORT SQUADRON
MEDICAL OPERATIONS SQUADRON
AEROSPACE MEDICINE SQUADRON
MAINTENANCEOPERATIONS SQUADRON
AIRCRAFT/MISSILEMAINTENANCE SQ
MUNITIONS SQ(AS APPLICABLE)
OPERATIONSSQUADRON(S)
AIR CONTROL SQ(AS APPLICABLE)
Typical Wing Structure
OPERATIONS SUPPORT SQUADRON
MAINTENANCESQUADRON
SECURITY FORCES SQUADRON
DENTAL SQUADRON
• Wing– A wings mission is to develop and maintain the capability to conduct warfare, or support warfare– Only echelon of command that is capable of deploying and sustaining itself for an indefinite length of time– Normally commanded by a 1-star General
Air Force Organizations
• Group– A Wing is made up of 4 Groups
• Operations Group• Maintenance Group• Mission Support Group• Medical Group
– Normally commanded by a Colonel
Air Force Organizations
• Squadron– A Group is made up of numerous Squadrons– Normally commanded by a Lieutenant Colonel– It is the lowest formal echelon of command– Building block of the Air Force– Responsible for conducting the day to day mission of the Wing
Air Force Organizations
• Flight– A Squadron is made up of several flights– Flight Commanders deal with day to day operations and maintenance of the people and equipment
Air Force Organizations
• AF Mission/Vision• AF Priorities• Air Force Organization
– Secretary of the AF– Chief of Staff of the AF– CMSgt of the AF
• Organizational Chart– Wing, Group, Squadron, Flight
Summary
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