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Overview Who We Are US Air Force Organization Wing Structure

Who We Are Forged in the skies during WWI and tempered in the fire of conflict in WWII National Security Act of 1947 Separate service in 1947 Reorganization Act of 1958

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Mission of the USAF To fly, fight, and win … in air, space, and cyberspace

USAF 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

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Secretary of the Air Force Air Force Chief of Staff USAF Organization Secretary of the Air Force HQ USAF NGB Air Force Chief of Staff MAJCOMs Numbered Air Forces Wings A Wing’s mission is to develop and maintain the capability to conduct warfare, or support that conduct. The Wing is the only echelon of command that is capable of deploying and sustaining itself for an indefinite length of time and is usually commanded by a brigadier general. The Wing Commander is responsible of the entire wing. Under the wing commander, there is a wing staff and four groups. This structure has proven to be both efficient and effective, by eliminating a great deal of waste, but most importantly has increased the Air Force’s warfighting capability. The groups mentioned previously are flexible units made up of four our more squadrons and include operations, maintenance, mission support or medical groups. Groups are most often commanded by a colonel. Under these groups, you will note are several squadrons, which are the fundamental units in the Air Force. The squadron is the lowest formal echelon of command, and it is the building block for the entire Air Force. In fact, the squadron is responsible for conducting the day to day mission for the Wing. For example, you may be an Airmen assigned to the Security Forces Squadron, which, as you can see falls under the mission support group. The squadron is the lowest echelon of command that can be deployed on its own, but it cannot sustain itself indefinitely like a wing can. One only needs to look at Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom to such deployments of squadrons, where security forces squadrons, maintenance squadrons and so forth have been deployed as a squadron. Squadrons are most often commanded by a lieutenant colonel, but not always. The final level in the Air Force organizational structure, is the flight. A squadron commander’s span of control is generally limited to the squadron itself and the individual flight commanders help maintain the squadron’s efficiency. Going back to our example of being assigned to the security forces squadron, you may perform your day to day duties, within flight A, B, or C for example. Groups Squadrons Flights

Air Staff A-1 Manpower, Personnel, and Services A-2 Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance A-3 Operations A-4 Logistics A-5 Plans and Requirements A-6 Communications A-7 Mission Support A-8 Strategic Plans and Programs A-9 Studies, Analyses, Assessments, &Lessons Learned A-10 Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration As of 2014

Secretary of the Air Force Air Force Chief of Staff USAF Organization Secretary of the Air Force HQ USAF NGB Air Force Chief of Staff MAJCOMs Numbered Air Forces Wings A Wing’s mission is to develop and maintain the capability to conduct warfare, or support that conduct. The Wing is the only echelon of command that is capable of deploying and sustaining itself for an indefinite length of time and is usually commanded by a brigadier general. The Wing Commander is responsible of the entire wing. Under the wing commander, there is a wing staff and four groups. This structure has proven to be both efficient and effective, by eliminating a great deal of waste, but most importantly has increased the Air Force’s warfighting capability. The groups mentioned previously are flexible units made up of four our more squadrons and include operations, maintenance, mission support or medical groups. Groups are most often commanded by a colonel. Under these groups, you will note are several squadrons, which are the fundamental units in the Air Force. The squadron is the lowest formal echelon of command, and it is the building block for the entire Air Force. In fact, the squadron is responsible for conducting the day to day mission for the Wing. For example, you may be an Airmen assigned to the Security Forces Squadron, which, as you can see falls under the mission support group. The squadron is the lowest echelon of command that can be deployed on its own, but it cannot sustain itself indefinitely like a wing can. One only needs to look at Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom to such deployments of squadrons, where security forces squadrons, maintenance squadrons and so forth have been deployed as a squadron. Squadrons are most often commanded by a lieutenant colonel, but not always. The final level in the Air Force organizational structure, is the flight. A squadron commander’s span of control is generally limited to the squadron itself and the individual flight commanders help maintain the squadron’s efficiency. Going back to our example of being assigned to the security forces squadron, you may perform your day to day duties, within flight A, B, or C for example. Groups Squadrons Flights

Typical Traditional AF Wing Structure WING COMMANDER WING STAFF COMPTROLLER SQUADRON OPERATIONS GROUP MAINTENANCE GROUP MISSION SUPPORT GROUP MEDICAL GROUP OPERATIONS SUPPORT SQUADRON MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS SQUADRON FORCE SUPPORT SQUADRON MEDICAL SUPPORT SQUADRON OPERATIONS SQUADRON(S) AIRCRAFT/MISSILE MAINTENANCE SQ CIVIL ENGINEER SQUADRON MEDICAL OPERATIONS SQUADRON AIR CONTROL SQ (AS APPLICABLE) MAINTENANCE SQUADRON COMMUNICATIONS SQUADRON AEROSPACE MEDICINE SQUADRON A Wing’s mission is to develop and maintain the capability to conduct warfare, or support that conduct. The Wing is the only echelon of command that is capable of deploying and sustaining itself for an indefinite length of time and is usually commanded by a brigadier general. The Wing Commander is responsible of the entire wing. Under the wing commander, there is a wing staff and four groups. This structure has proven to be both efficient and effective, by eliminating a great deal of waste, but most importantly has increased the Air Force’s warfighting capability. The groups mentioned previously are flexible units made up of two or more squadrons and include operations, maintenance, mission support or medical groups except in ANG where med group differs.. Groups are most often commanded by a colonel. Under these groups, you will note are several squadrons, which are the fundamental units in the Air Force. The squadron is the lowest formal echelon of command, and it is the building block for the entire Air Force. In fact, the squadron is responsible for conducting the day to day mission for the Wing. For example, you may be an Airmen assigned to the Security Forces Squadron, which, as you can see falls under the mission support group. The squadron is the lowest echelon of command that can be deployed on its own, but it cannot sustain itself indefinitely like a wing can. One only needs to look at Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom to such deployments of squadrons, where security forces squadrons, maintenance squadrons and so forth have been deployed as a squadron. Squadrons are most often commanded by a lieutenant colonel, but not always. The final level in the Air Force organizational structure, is the flight. A squadron commander’s span of control is generally limited to the squadron itself and the individual flight commanders help maintain the squadron’s efficiency. Going back to our example of being assigned to the security forces squadron, you may perform your day to day duties, within flight A, B, or C for example. MUNITIONS SQ (AS APPLICABLE) CONTRACTING SQUADRON DENTAL SQUADRON LOGISTICS READINESS SQUADRON SECURITY FORCES SQUADRON AERIAL PORT SQ (AS APPLICABLE)

OPERATIONS SUPPORT SQUADRON Typical Traditional AF Wing Structure WING COMMANDER WING STAFF COMPTROLLER SQUADRON OPERATIONS GROUP MAINTENANCE GROUP MISSION SUPPORT GROUP MEDICAL GROUP OPERATIONS SUPPORT SQUADRON MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS SQUADRON FORCE SUPPORT SQUADRON MEDICAL SUPPORT SQUADRON OPERATIONS SQUADRON(S) AIRCRAFT/MISSILE MAINTENANCE SQ CIVIL ENGINEER SQUADRON MEDICAL OPERATIONS SQUADRON AIR CONTROL SQ (AS APPLICABLE) MAINTENANCE SQUADRON COMMUNICATIONS SQUADRON AEROSPACE MEDICINE SQUADRON A Wing’s mission is to develop and maintain the capability to conduct warfare, or support that conduct. The Wing is the only echelon of command that is capable of deploying and sustaining itself for an indefinite length of time and is usually commanded by a brigadier general. The Wing Commander is responsible of the entire wing. Under the wing commander, there is a wing staff and four groups. This structure has proven to be both efficient and effective, by eliminating a great deal of waste, but most importantly has increased the Air Force’s warfighting capability. The groups mentioned previously are flexible units made up of two or more squadrons and include operations, maintenance, mission support or medical groups except in ANG where med group differs.. Groups are most often commanded by a colonel. Under these groups, you will note are several squadrons, which are the fundamental units in the Air Force. The squadron is the lowest formal echelon of command, and it is the building block for the entire Air Force. In fact, the squadron is responsible for conducting the day to day mission for the Wing. For example, you may be an Airmen assigned to the Security Forces Squadron, which, as you can see falls under the mission support group. The squadron is the lowest echelon of command that can be deployed on its own, but it cannot sustain itself indefinitely like a wing can. One only needs to look at Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom to such deployments of squadrons, where security forces squadrons, maintenance squadrons and so forth have been deployed as a squadron. Squadrons are most often commanded by a lieutenant colonel, but not always. The final level in the Air Force organizational structure, is the flight. A squadron commander’s span of control is generally limited to the squadron itself and the individual flight commanders help maintain the squadron’s efficiency. Going back to our example of being assigned to the security forces squadron, you may perform your day to day duties, within flight A, B, or C for example. MUNITIONS SQ (AS APPLICABLE) CONTRACTING SQUADRON DENTAL SQUADRON LOGISTICS READINESS SQUADRON SECURITY FORCES SQUADRON AERIAL PORT SQ (AS APPLICABLE)

Operations Support Squadron AIRFIELD OPERATIONS FLIGHT OPERATIONS PLANS FLIGHT (OPTIONAL) WEAPONS & TACTICS FLIGHT WEATHER FLIGHT AIRCREW FLIGHT EQUIPMENT FLIGHT CURRENT OPERATIONS FLIGHT SQUADRON COMMANDER

Typical Wing Structure WING COMMANDER WING STAFF COMPTROLLER SQUADRON OPERATIONS GROUP MAINTENANCE GROUP MISSION SUPPORT GROUP MEDICAL GROUP OPERATIONS SUPPORT SQUADRON MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS SQUADRON FORCE SUPPORT SQUADRON MEDICAL SUPPORT SQUADRON OPERATIONS SQUADRON(S) AIRCRAFT/MISSILE MAINTENANCE SQ CIVIL ENGINEER SQUADRON MEDICAL OPERATIONS SQUADRON AIR CONTROL SQ (AS APPLICABLE) MAINTENANCE SQUADRON COMMUNICATIONS SQUADRON AEROSPACE MEDICINE SQUADRON A Wing’s mission is to develop and maintain the capability to conduct warfare, or support that conduct. The Wing is the only echelon of command that is capable of deploying and sustaining itself for an indefinite length of time and is usually commanded by a brigadier general. The Wing Commander is responsible of the entire wing. Under the wing commander, there is a wing staff and four groups. This structure has proven to be both efficient and effective, by eliminating a great deal of waste, but most importantly has increased the Air Force’s warfighting capability. The groups mentioned previously are flexible units made up of four our more squadrons and include operations, maintenance, mission support or medical groups. Groups are most often commanded by a colonel. Under these groups, you will note are several squadrons, which are the fundamental units in the Air Force. The squadron is the lowest formal echelon of command, and it is the building block for the entire Air Force. In fact, the squadron is responsible for conducting the day to day mission for the Wing. For example, you may be an Airmen assigned to the Security Forces Squadron, which, as you can see falls under the mission support group. The squadron is the lowest echelon of command that can be deployed on its own, but it cannot sustain itself indefinitely like a wing can. One only needs to look at Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom to such deployments of squadrons, where security forces squadrons, maintenance squadrons and so forth have been deployed as a squadron. Squadrons are most often commanded by a lieutenant colonel, but not always. The final level in the Air Force organizational structure, is the flight. A squadron commander’s span of control is generally limited to the squadron itself and the individual flight commanders help maintain the squadron’s efficiency. Going back to our example of being assigned to the security forces squadron, you may perform your day to day duties, within flight A, B, or C for example. MUNITIONS SQ (AS APPLICABLE) CONTRACTING SQUADRON DENTAL SQUADRON LOGISTICS READINESS SQUADRON SECURITY FORCES SQUADRON AERIAL PORT SQ (AS APPLICABLE)

Aircraft Maintenance Squadron MAINTENANCE SUPERVISION DEBRIEF (MAF & LD-HD) AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE UNIT A AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE UNIT B AIRCRAFT SUPPORT FLIGHT (MAF & LD-HD) SQUADRON COMMANDER

Typical Wing Structure WING COMMANDER WING STAFF COMPTROLLER SQUADRON OPERATIONS GROUP MAINTENANCE GROUP MISSION SUPPORT GROUP MEDICAL GROUP OPERATIONS SUPPORT SQUADRON MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS SQUADRON FORCE SUPPORT SQUADRON MEDICAL SUPPORT SQUADRON OPERATIONS SQUADRON(S) AIRCRAFT/MISSILE MAINTENANCE SQ CIVIL ENGINEER SQUADRON MEDICAL OPERATIONS SQUADRON AIR CONTROL SQ (AS APPLICABLE) MAINTENANCE SQUADRON COMMUNICATIONS SQUADRON AEROSPACE MEDICINE SQUADRON A Wing’s mission is to develop and maintain the capability to conduct warfare, or support that conduct. The Wing is the only echelon of command that is capable of deploying and sustaining itself for an indefinite length of time and is usually commanded by a brigadier general. The Wing Commander is responsible of the entire wing. Under the wing commander, there is a wing staff and four groups. This structure has proven to be both efficient and effective, by eliminating a great deal of waste, but most importantly has increased the Air Force’s warfighting capability. The groups mentioned previously are flexible units made up of four our more squadrons and include operations, maintenance, mission support or medical groups. Groups are most often commanded by a colonel. Under these groups, you will note are several squadrons, which are the fundamental units in the Air Force. The squadron is the lowest formal echelon of command, and it is the building block for the entire Air Force. In fact, the squadron is responsible for conducting the day to day mission for the Wing. For example, you may be an Airmen assigned to the Security Forces Squadron, which, as you can see falls under the mission support group. The squadron is the lowest echelon of command that can be deployed on its own, but it cannot sustain itself indefinitely like a wing can. One only needs to look at Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom to such deployments of squadrons, where security forces squadrons, maintenance squadrons and so forth have been deployed as a squadron. Squadrons are most often commanded by a lieutenant colonel, but not always. The final level in the Air Force organizational structure, is the flight. A squadron commander’s span of control is generally limited to the squadron itself and the individual flight commanders help maintain the squadron’s efficiency. Going back to our example of being assigned to the security forces squadron, you may perform your day to day duties, within flight A, B, or C for example. MUNITIONS SQ (AS APPLICABLE) CONTRACTING SQUADRON DENTAL SQUADRON LOGISTICS READINESS SQUADRON SECURITY FORCES SQUADRON AERIAL PORT SQ (AS APPLICABLE)

Security Forces Squadron SECURITY FORCES MANAGEMENT (S-1) INTELLIGENCE FLIGHT (S-2) OPERATIONS AND TRAINING FLIGHT (S-3) LOGISTICS FLIGHT (S-4) PLANS AND PROGRAMS FLIGHT (S-5) SQUADRON COMMANDER

Typical Wing Structure WING COMMANDER WING STAFF COMPTROLLER SQUADRON OPERATIONS GROUP MAINTENANCE GROUP MISSION SUPPORT GROUP MEDICAL GROUP OPERATIONS SUPPORT SQUADRON MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS SQUADRON FORCE SUPPORT SQUADRON MEDICAL SUPPORT SQUADRON OPERATIONS SQUADRON(S) AIRCRAFT/MISSILE MAINTENANCE SQ CIVIL ENGINEER SQUADRON MEDICAL OPERATIONS SQUADRON AIR CONTROL SQ (AS APPLICABLE) MAINTENANCE SQUADRON COMMUNICATIONS SQUADRON AEROSPACE MEDICINE SQUADRON A Wing’s mission is to develop and maintain the capability to conduct warfare, or support that conduct. The Wing is the only echelon of command that is capable of deploying and sustaining itself for an indefinite length of time and is usually commanded by a brigadier general. The Wing Commander is responsible of the entire wing. Under the wing commander, there is a wing staff and four groups. This structure has proven to be both efficient and effective, by eliminating a great deal of waste, but most importantly has increased the Air Force’s warfighting capability. The groups mentioned previously are flexible units made up of four our more squadrons and include operations, maintenance, mission support or medical groups. Groups are most often commanded by a colonel. Under these groups, you will note are several squadrons, which are the fundamental units in the Air Force. The squadron is the lowest formal echelon of command, and it is the building block for the entire Air Force. In fact, the squadron is responsible for conducting the day to day mission for the Wing. For example, you may be an Airmen assigned to the Security Forces Squadron, which, as you can see falls under the mission support group. The squadron is the lowest echelon of command that can be deployed on its own, but it cannot sustain itself indefinitely like a wing can. One only needs to look at Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom to such deployments of squadrons, where security forces squadrons, maintenance squadrons and so forth have been deployed as a squadron. Squadrons are most often commanded by a lieutenant colonel, but not always. The final level in the Air Force organizational structure, is the flight. A squadron commander’s span of control is generally limited to the squadron itself and the individual flight commanders help maintain the squadron’s efficiency. Going back to our example of being assigned to the security forces squadron, you may perform your day to day duties, within flight A, B, or C for example. MUNITIONS SQ (AS APPLICABLE) CONTRACTING SQUADRON DENTAL SQUADRON LOGISTICS READINESS SQUADRON SECURITY FORCES SQUADRON AERIAL PORT SQ (AS APPLICABLE)

Dental Squadron CLINICAL DENTISTRY FLIGHT DENTAL LABORATORY FLIGHT DENTAL RESIDENCY FLIGHT DENTAL SUPPORT FLIGHT SQUADRON COMMANDER AREA DENTAL LABORATORY

Typical ANG Wing Structure WING COMMANDER WING STAFF COMPTROLLER FLIGHT OPERATIONS GROUP MAINTENANCE GROUP MISSION SUPPORT GROUP MEDICAL GROUP OPERATIONS SUPPORT SQUADRON MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS FLIGHT FORCE SUPPORT SQUADRON OPERATIONS SQUADRON(S) AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE SQ CIVIL ENGINEER SQUADRON MAINTENANCE SQUADRON COMMUNICATIONS FLIGHT IAW AFI 38-101 LOGISTICS READINESS SQUADRON SECURITY FORCES SQUADRON

Summary Who We Are US Air Force Organization Wing Structure

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