Department of the Air Force

Overview Who We Are US Air Force Organization

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

USAF Vision “We will provide compelling air, space, and cyberspace capabilities for use by the combatant commander. 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.”

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

POTUS to SECAF Constitution Legislative Branch Executive Branch Judicial Branch Department of Agriculture Department of Defense Department of Education Department of Energy 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. Secretary of the Army Secretary of the Air Force Secretary of the Navy

Secretary of the Air Force Air Force Chief of Staff USAF Organization Secretary of the Air Force Air Force Chief of Staff DRU HQ USAF FOA MAJCOMs Numbers Air Forces 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. Wings Groups Squadrons Flights

Direct Reporting Unit (DRU) A subdivision of the Air Force, directly subordinate to the CSAF. Performs a mission that does not fit into any of the Major Commands Has many of the same administrative and organizational responsibilities as a Major Command The three DRUs are: USAFA AF District of Washington AF Operational Test & Evaluation Center INSTRUCTOR NOTE: (IAW AFI 38-101, Air Force Organization, para 2.2.3.1.) There are MAJCOM DRUs that report directly to the MAJCOM commander and perform a mission that does not fit into any of the MAJCOMs primary subordinate units.

Field Operating Agency (FOA) A subdivision of the Air Force, directly subordinate to a Headquarters USAF functional manager Performs field activities beyond scope of MAJCOMs Activities are specialized or associated with an Air Force-wide mission Do not typically include functions performed in management headquarters INSTRUCTOR NOTE: (IAW AFI 38-101, Air Force Organization, para 2.2.4.1.) There MAJCOM FOAs that report directly to a MAJCOM functional manager and perform specialized field activities beyond the scope of any of the MAJCOMs primary subordinate units. The activities are specialized and are associated with MAJCOM or theater-wide missions that transcend the scope of routine wing functions.

Secretary of the Air Force Air Force Chief of Staff USAF Organization Secretary of the Air Force Air Force Chief of Staff DRU HQ USAF FOA MAJCOMs Numbers Air Forces 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. Wings Groups Squadrons Flights

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)

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

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

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 SQUADRON COMMANDER SECURITY FORCES MANAGEMENT INTELLIGENCE FLIGHT OPERATIONS AND TRAINING FLIGHT LOGISTICS FLIGHT PLANS AND PROGRAMS FLIGHT

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

Summary Who We Are US Air Force Organization

Aim High … Fly-Fight-Win