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Department Department of the Air Forceof the Air Force

Overview Overview

• Who We AreWho We Are

• US Air Force OrganizationUS Air Force Organization

• 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

Who We AreWho We Are

USAF VisionUSAF Vision

““We will provide compelling air, space, andWe will provide compelling air, space, andcyberspace capabilities for use by the combatantcyberspace capabilities for use by the combatantcommander. We will excel as stewards of all Aircommander. We will excel as stewards of all Air

Force resources in service to the AmericanForce resources in service to the Americanpeople , while providing precise and reliablepeople , while providing precise and reliableGlobal Vigilance, Reach and Power for theGlobal Vigilance, Reach and Power for the

nation.”nation.”

To fly, fight, and win … in air, space, and

cyberspace

Mission of the USAFMission of the USAF

• Continue to strengthen the nuclear enterpriseContinue to strengthen the nuclear enterprise

• Partner with joint and coalition team to win Partner with joint and coalition team to win today’s fighttoday’s fight

• Develop and care for Airmen and their Develop and care for Airmen and their familiesfamilies

• Modernize our air and space inventories, Modernize our air and space inventories, organizations, and trainingorganizations, and training

• Recapture acquisition excellenceRecapture acquisition excellence

USAF PrioritiesUSAF Priorities

Legislative BranchLegislative Branch Executive BranchExecutive Branch Judicial BranchJudicial Branch

POTUS to SECAF

Department of Agriculture

Department of Agriculture

Department of Defense

Department of Defense

Department of Energy

Department of Energy

Department of Education

Department of Education

Secretary of the Army

Secretary of the Army

Secretary of theNavy

Secretary of theNavy

Secretary of the Air Force

Secretary of the Air Force

Secretary of the Air ForceSecretary of the Air Force

Air Force Chief of StaffAir Force Chief of Staff

HQ USAFHQ USAF

MAJCOMsMAJCOMs

Numbers Air ForcesNumbers Air Forces

WingsWings

FlightsFlights

USAF Organization

SquadronsSquadrons

DRUDRU

FOAFOA

GroupsGroups

Direct Reporting Unit (DRU)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

Field Operating Agency (FOA)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

Secretary of the Air ForceSecretary of the Air Force

Air Force Chief of StaffAir Force Chief of Staff

HQ USAFHQ USAF

MAJCOMsMAJCOMs

Numbers Air ForcesNumbers Air Forces

WingsWings

FlightsFlights

USAF Organization

SquadronsSquadrons

DRUDRU

FOAFOA

GroupsGroups

WINGCOMMANDER

WINGCOMMANDER

WINGSTAFFWINGSTAFF

COMPTROLLERSQUADRON

COMPTROLLERSQUADRON

OPERATIONSGROUP

OPERATIONSGROUP

MAINTENANCEGROUP

MAINTENANCEGROUP

MISSION SUPPORTGROUP

MISSION SUPPORTGROUP MEDICAL GROUPMEDICAL GROUP

FORCE SUPPORTSQUADRON


CIVIL ENGINEERSQUADRON


COMMUNICATIONSSQUADRON


CONTRACTING SQUADRON


LOGISTICS READINESS SQUADRON


AERIAL PORT SQ(AS APPLICABLE)AERIAL PORT SQ(AS APPLICABLE)

MEDICAL SUPPORT SQUADRON


MEDICAL OPERATIONS SQUADRON


AEROSPACE MEDICINE SQUADRON


MAINTENANCEOPERATIONS SQUADRON


AIRCRAFT/MISSILEMAINTENANCE SQAIRCRAFT/MISSILEMAINTENANCE SQ

MUNITIONS SQ(AS APPLICABLE)


OPERATIONSSQUADRON(S)OPERATIONSSQUADRON(S)

AIR CONTROL SQ(AS APPLICABLE)AIR CONTROL SQ(AS APPLICABLE)

Typical Wing Structure

OPERATIONS SUPPORT SQUADRON


MAINTENANCESQUADRON

MAINTENANCESQUADRON

SECURITY FORCES SQUADRON


DENTAL SQUADRON

DENTAL SQUADRON

AIRFIELD OPERATIONS

FLIGHT

AIRFIELD OPERATIONS

FLIGHT

OPERATIONS PLANS FLIGHT

(OPTIONAL)

OPERATIONS PLANS FLIGHT

(OPTIONAL)

Operations Support Squadron

WEAPONS & TACTICS FLIGHT

WEAPONS & TACTICS FLIGHT

WEATHERFLIGHT

WEATHERFLIGHT

AIRCREW FLIGHT EQUIPMENT

FLIGHT

AIRCREW FLIGHT EQUIPMENT

FLIGHT

CURRENT OPERATIONS

FLIGHT

CURRENT OPERATIONS

FLIGHT

SQUADRONCOMMANDER

SQUADRONCOMMANDER

WINGCOMMANDER

WINGCOMMANDER

WINGSTAFFWINGSTAFF

COMPTROLLERSQUADRON

COMPTROLLERSQUADRON

OPERATIONSGROUP

OPERATIONSGROUP

MAINTENANCEGROUP

MAINTENANCEGROUP






























MAINTENANCESQUADRON

MAINTENANCESQUADRON



DENTAL SQUADRON

DENTAL SQUADRON

MAINTENANCE SUPERVISION

MAINTENANCE SUPERVISION

DEBRIEF(MAF & LD-HD)

DEBRIEF(MAF & LD-HD)

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE

UNIT A


UNIT A


UNIT B


UNIT B

AIRCRAFT SUPPORT FLIGHT

(MAF & LD-HD)

AIRCRAFT SUPPORT FLIGHT

(MAF & LD-HD)

Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

SQUADRONCOMMANDER

SQUADRONCOMMANDER

WINGCOMMANDER

WINGCOMMANDER

WINGSTAFFWINGSTAFF

COMPTROLLERSQUADRON

COMPTROLLERSQUADRON

OPERATIONSGROUP

OPERATIONSGROUP

MAINTENANCEGROUP

MAINTENANCEGROUP






























MAINTENANCESQUADRON

MAINTENANCESQUADRON



DENTAL SQUADRON

DENTAL SQUADRON

SECURITY FORCES MANAGEMENT

SECURITY FORCES MANAGEMENT

INTELLIGENCEFLIGHT

INTELLIGENCEFLIGHT

OPERATIONS ANDTRAINING FLIGHTOPERATIONS ANDTRAINING FLIGHT

LOGISTICSFLIGHT

LOGISTICSFLIGHT

PLANS ANDPROGRAMS

FLIGHT

PLANS ANDPROGRAMS

FLIGHT

Security Forces SquadronSQUADRON

COMMANDERSQUADRON

COMMANDER

WINGCOMMANDER

WINGCOMMANDER

WINGSTAFFWINGSTAFF

COMPTROLLERSQUADRON

COMPTROLLERSQUADRON

OPERATIONSGROUP

OPERATIONSGROUP

MAINTENANCEGROUP

MAINTENANCEGROUP






























MAINTENANCESQUADRON

MAINTENANCESQUADRON



DENTAL SQUADRON

DENTAL SQUADRON

CLINICALDENTISTRY

FLIGHT

CLINICALDENTISTRY

FLIGHT

DENTALLABORATORY

FLIGHT

DENTALLABORATORY

FLIGHT

DENTALRESIDENCY

FLIGHT

DENTALRESIDENCY

FLIGHT

DENTALSUPPORTFLIGHT

DENTALSUPPORTFLIGHT

Dental SquadronSQUADRON

COMMANDERSQUADRON

COMMANDER

AREA DENTALLABORATORY

FLIGHT

AREA DENTALLABORATORY

FLIGHT

SummarySummary

• Who We AreWho We Are

• US Air Force OrganizationUS Air Force Organization

Aim High … Fly-Fight-WinAim High … Fly-Fight-Win

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