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Ofcial magazine o the U.S. Air Force
The Book 2010, Volume LIV, Number 3
Michael Donley
Gen. Norton Schwartz
Col. Les Kodlick
Col. Clifton Douglas Jr.
Jeffrey L. Whitted
Dick Hodgson
James B. Pritchett
Collen McGee
Randy RoughtonStaff Sgt. J. Paul Croxon
G. Patrick Harris
Luke Borland
Andrew Yace nda
Steve Richards
Janie Santos
Master Sgt. Jack Braden
Lance Cheung
Staff Sgt. Bennie Davis
Staff Sgt. Desiree Palacios
Secretary of the Air Force
U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff
Director of Air Force Public Affairs
Commander DMA - San Antonio
Deputy for Public Affairs Operations
Chief, Print and Web
Senior Editor
Managing Editor
Associa te Edit orAssista nt Edit or
Design Director
Deputy Design Director
Production Manager
Copy Editor
Copy Editor
Chief, Photo
Photojournalist
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ContentTHE BOOK 2010
4 OrganizatiOnThis section covers missions and manning othe major commands and their subordinate units, direct reporting units and
feld operating agencies.
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Air Force LeAders
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Michael Donley
Secretary of the air force
Hometown: Novato, Calif.
Gen. noRTon SchWaRTZ
chief of Staff of the air force
Hometown: Toms River, N.J.
JaMeS a. Roy
chief MaSter Sgt. of the air for
Hometown: Monroe, Mich.
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BuiLding BLocks of the air force
Headquarters Air ForceHAF
Headquarters Pentagon, Washington, D.C.
AF/SG Surgeon General
Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Charles B. Green
AF/ST Chief Scientist
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Commander: Gen. William M. Fraser III
Command Chief Master Sgt.: Chief Master Sgt. Martin K
Headquarters: Langley AFB, Va.
Web address: www.acc.af.mil
Air CombAt
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Commander: Gen. Stephen R. Lorenz
Command Chief Master Sg t.:Chief Master Sgt. Robert Tappa
Headquarters: Randolph AFB, Texas
Web address: www.aetc.af.mil
Air EducAtion
And trAining
commAnd
MissionDevelops Americas Airmen today, for tomorrow. With a vision
to deliver unrivaled air and space education and training, the
command recruits Airmen and provides basic military training,
initial and advanced technical training, ying training, medical
training, space and missile training, cyber training, and pro-
fessional military and degree-granting professional education.
The command also conducts joint, readiness and Air Force
security assistance training.
ResponsibilitiesSustains the combat capability of the operational Air Force
with highly trained and motivated Airmen; recalls individual
ready Reservists and manages mobility and contingency
tasking support for combatant commanders.
PeopleActive duty ...............................................................34,723
Ofcers.................................................7,573
Enlisted...............................................27,150
AFRC .........................................................................3,178
ANG ...........................................................................5,534
Civilians ....................................................................14,348
Contracted workers ..................................................11,593NAF Civilians ..............................................................4,348
Total .........................................................................73,724
Student Education GraduatesOfcer accessions ......................................................3,933
AirWarCollegenonresident.......................2,409 AirCommandandStaCollegenonresident...3,167
Professional continuing education .............................30,249
AirForceInstituteoTechnology................23,950
AirUniversity..........................................5,253
AirForceInstituteorAdvanced
DistributedLearning(Special).....................1,046
Academic education .................................................18,923
AirForceInstituteoTechnology..................1,318
SchooloAdvancedAir
andSpaceStudies........................................42
AdvancedStudiesGroup
(SAMS,SAW,JAWS)......................................16
CommunityCollegeotheAirForce............17,547
Other educational activities .......................................32,024
Technical training ......................................................67,618
AirUniversityresident...............................2,144
AirForceInstituteorAdvancedDistributedLearning
(CareerDevelopmentCourses-TT)..............65,474
Total .......................................................................202,260
Student Training Graduates
Basic Military Training ...............................................35,086Technical Training ...................................................101,564
Field Training ............................................................29,454
Distance Learning .......................................................8,182
Joint Sourcing Solut ion Graduates ..............................7,131
Total .......................................................................181,417
OrganizationAir University, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
y Carl A. Spaatz Center for ofcer education
y Ira C. Eaker Center for professional development
y Jeanne M. Holm Center for ofcer accessions and
development
y Thomas N. Barnes Center for enlisted education
y Air Force Institute of Technology
y Air Force Research Institute
y Curtis E. LeMay Center for doctrine development
education
y Muir S. Fairchild Research Information Center
y Air University Television
y Air University Press
y Civil Air Patrol - U.S. Air Force
y 42nd Air Base Wing
2nd Air Force (technical training),
Keesler AFB, Miss.
y 17th Training Wing, Goodfellow AFB, Texas
y 37th Training Wing, Lackland AFB, Texas
y 81st Training Wing, Keesler AFB, Miss.
y 82nd Training Wing, Sheppard AFB, Texas
y 381st Training Group, Vandenberg AFB, Calif.y Technical Training Operations Center, Keesler AFB
y Detachment 1, TTOG, Lackland AFB, Texas
19th Air Force (fying training),
Randolph AFB, Texas
y 12th Flying Training Wing, Randolph AFB, Texas (
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Commander: Gen. Raymond E. Johns Jr.
Command Chief Master Sgt.: Chief Master Sgt. David E.
Headquarters: Scott AFB, Ill.
Web address: www.amc.af.mil
Air Mobility
CoMMAnd
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Commander: Gen. Donald J. Hoffman
Command Chief Master Sg t.: Chief Master Sgt. William C. G
Headquarters: Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
Web address: www.afmc.af.mil
Air Force
MAteriel
coMMAnd
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Commander: Lt. Gen. Charles E . Stenner, Jr.
Command Chie Master Sgt.: Chief Master Sgt. Dwight D
Headquarters: Robins AFB, Ga.
Web address: www.afrc.af.mil
Air Force
reserve
commAnd
y916th Air Reueling Wing, Seymour Johnson
(KC-135R)
y 927th Air Reueling Wing, MacDill AFB, Fla. (K
y 931st Air Reueling Group, McConnell AFB, K
y 932nd Airlit Wing, Scott AFB, Ill. (C-9A, C-40
10th Air Force, Naval Air Station Joint
Base, Fort Worth, Texas
y 44th Fighter Squadron, Davis-Monthan AFB,
y 301st Fighter Wing, NAS JRB Fort Worth, Te
y 301st Fighter Squadron, Holloman AFB, N.M
y 307th Fighter Squadron, Langley AFB, Va. (F
y 310th Space W ing, Schriever AFB, Colo. (DS
SMIRS, satellites)
y 340th Flying Training Group, Randolph AFB, T
T-38, AT-38)
y Subordinate squadrons located at Moody A
(A-10); Vance AFB, Okla. (T-1, T-6, T-38); Colu
Miss. (T-1, T-6, T-37, T-38); Laughlin AFB, Texa
T-38); Sheppard AFB, Texas (T-38)
y 419th Fighter Wing, Hill AFB, Utah (F-16C/D)
y 442nd Fighter Wing, Whiteman AFB, Mo. (A-
y 476th Fighter Group, Moody AFB, Ga. (A-10A
y 477th Fighter Group, Elmendor AFB, Alaska y 482nd Fighter Wing, Homestead ARB, Fla. (F
y 610th Regional Support Group, Carswell AFB
y 917th Wing, Barksdale AFB, La. (A-10A, B-5
y 919th Special Operations Wing, Duke Field, F
(MC-130E)
y 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick AFB, Fla. (HH-60
AFRC File Photo
Tech. Sgt. Christopher Walls (let) and Sta Sgt. Chris Wietecha use a breakaway orce tester to check out a KC-135 Stratotanker
aerial reueling drogue. The sergeants are members o the 452nd Maintenance Squadrons aircrat pneudraulics systems shop at
March Air Reserve Base, Cali. March ARB is the home o the largest air mobility wing in Air Force Reserve Command.
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Director: Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III
Command Chief Master Sgt.: Chief Master Sgt. Christopher E
Headquarters: Arlington, Va.
Web address: www.ang.af.mil
Air NAtioNAl
GuArd
Fdal Mss
Maintains well-trained, well-equipped units available forprompt utilization. Enforces federal authority, suppresses
insurrection and defends the nation when called to federal
service by the president, Congress or both. Units augment
the Air Force in operations and exercises worldwide by direc-
tion of the chief of the National Guard Bureau, Air Staff, major
commands, or joint or unied commands.
Air Combat Commandy 102nd Intellegence Wing, Otis ANGB, Mass.
y 104th FW, Barnes ANG MAP, Mass. (F-15C/D)
y106th RQW, Francis S. Gabreski Airport, N.Y. (HH-60G,
HC-130P)
y 111th FW, NAS JRB Willow Grove, Pa. (A-10)
y 113th WG, Joint Base Andrews, Md. (C-38A, F-16C/D,
C-40C)
y 114th FW, Joe Foss Field MAP, S.D. (F-16C/D)
y 115th FW, Truax Field, Wis. (F-16C/D, RC-26B)
y 116th ACW, Robins AFB, Ga. (E-8C)
y 119th WG, Hector IAP, N.D. (MQ-1, C-21)
y 120th FW, Great Falls IAP, Mont. (F-15C/D)
y 122nd FW, Fort Wayne ANGB, Ind. (F-16C)
y 124th WG, Boise Air Terminal (Gowan Field), Idaho
(A-10)
y 125th FW, Jacksonville IAP, Fla. (F-15C/D, RC-26)
y 127th WG, Selfridge ANGB, Mich. (A-10, KC-135R)
y129th RQW, Moffett Field, Calif. (HH-60G, MC-130P/N)
y 131st FW, Whiteman AFB, Mo. (B-2 associate)
y 132nd FW, Des Moines IAP, Iowa (F-16C/D)
y 138th FW, Tulsa IAP, Okla. (F-16C/D)
y 140th WG, Buckley AFB, Colo. (C-21, F-16C/D)
y 142nd FW, Portland IAP, Ore. (F-15C/D)y 144th FW, Fresno Yosemite IAP, Calif. (F-16C, RC-26B)
y 147th RW, Ellington Field, Texas (RC-26B, MQ-1)
y 148th FW, Duluth IAP, Minn. (F-16C/D)
y 150th FW, Kirtland AFB, N.M. (F-16C/D, RC-26B)
y 156th AW, Muiz ANGB, Puerto Rico (C-130E)
y 158th FW, Burlington IAP, Vt. (F-16C/D)
y126th ARW, Scott AFB, Ill. (KC-135E/R)
y 127th AG, Selfridge ANGB, Mich. (KC-135R)
y 128th ARW, General Mitchell IAP, Wis. (KC-135R)
y 130th AW, Yeager Airport, W.Va. (C-130H, RC-26
y 133rd AW, Minneapolis-St. Paul JARS, Minn. (C-
y 134th ARW, McGhee Tyson Airport, Tenn. (KC-13
y 135th AG, Martin State Airport, Md. (C-130J)
y 136th AW, NAS JRB Fort Worth, Texas (C-130H)
y 137th AW, Will Rogers World Airport, Okla. (KC-135
sociate)
y 139th AW, Rosencrans Memorial Airport, Mo. (C-
y 141st ARW, Fairchild AFB, Wash. (KC-135R asso
RC-26B)
y 143rd AW, Quonset State Airport, R.I. (C-130J)
y 145th AW, Charlotte/Douglas IAP, N.C. (C-130H)
y 146th AW, Channel Islands ANGS, Calif. (C-130J
y 151st ARW, Utah ANGB, Salt Lake City (KC-135
y 152nd AW, Reno-Tahoe IAP, Nev. (C-130H)
y 153rd AW, Cheyenne MAP, Wyo. (C-130H)
y 155th ARW, Lincoln MAP, Neb. (KC-135R)
y 157th ARW, Pease International Tradeport ANGS
(KC-135R)
y 161st ARW, Phoenix-Sky Harbor IAP, Ariz. (KC-13
y 164th AW, Memphis IAP, Tenn. (C-5A)y 165th AW, Savannah IAP, Ga. (C-130H)
y 166th AW, New Castle County ANGB, Del. (C-13
y 167th AW, Eastern West Virginia Regional Airport
Field), W.Va. (C-5A)
y 171st ARW, Pittsburgh IAP (KC-135R)
y 172nd AW, Jackson IAP, Miss. (C-17)
photo by Master Sgt. Shane A. Cuomo
Tech. Sgt. Aaron Avery prepares to release pallets of relief
supplies from a C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft for a
humanitarian air delivery over Haiti. The C-17 and crew
conducted the rst humanitarian air delivery own in sup-
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Commander: Gen. C. Robert Kehler
Command Chief Master Sgt.: Chief Master Sgt. Richard T
Headquarters: Peterson AFB, Colo.
Web address: www.afspc.af.mil
Air Force
SpAce
commAnd
ResponsibilitiesAir Force Space Command is responsible for organizing,equipping, training and maintaining mission-ready space
and cyberspace forces and capabilities for North American
Aerospace Defense Command, U.S. Strategic Command
and other combatant commands around the world. AFSPC
oversees Air Force network operations to provide capabilities
in, through, and from cyberspace; manages a global network
of satellite command and control and communications, and
is responsible for space system development and acquisi-
tion. It places high-value satellites in space wi th a variety of
expendable launch systems and operates them to provide
space capabilities to support combatant commanders
around the clock. It provides navigation, communications,
ballistic missile warning, weather and intelligence warghting
support.
AFSPC operates sensors that provide direct attack warning
and assessments to U.S. Strategic Command and North
American Aerospace Defense Command.
The command develops, acquires, elds and sustains the
Air Force Satellite Control Network, Upgraded Early Warning
Radar System, Defense Satellite Communications System,Wideband Global SATCOM Satellite, Defense Support
Program, Space Based Infrared Systems, Global Positioning
System, Milstar, Advanced Extremely High Frequency Satellite,
Ground-Based Electro-Optical Deep Space Surveillance
System, PAVE Phased Array Warning System radar, Delta IV
and Atlas V.
Organization14th Air Force, Air Forces Strategic-SVandenberg AFB, Calif.
y 21st Space Wing, Peterson AFB, Colo. (miss
space control)
y 30th Space Wing, Vandenberg AFB, Calif. (sp
space and ICBM test support)
y 45th Space Wing, Patrick AFB, Fla. (space la
shuttle support)
y 50th Space Wing, Schriever AFB, Colo. (sate
and control)
y 460th Space Wing, Buckley AFB, Colo. (miss
global surveillance)
24th Air Force, Lackland AFB, Texas
y 67th Network Warfare Wing, Lackland AFB, T
y 688th Information Operations Wing, Lackland
y 689th Combat Communications Wing, Robins A
Space Innovation and Development C
Schriever AFB, Colo. (testing, training an
development)
Space and Missile Systems Center, LoAFB, Calif.
yMilitary Satellite Communication Systems Win
y Global Positioning Systems Wing
y Space Based Infrared Systems Wing
y Launch and Range Systems Wing
y Space Superiority Systems Wing
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Commander: Gen. Gary North
Command Chie Master Sgt.: Chief Master Sgt. Brooke P. McLean
Headquarters: Hickam AFB, Hawaii
Web address: www.pacaf.af.mil
Pacific
air forces
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Commander: Gen. Roger A. Brady
Command Chief Master Sgt.: Chief Master Sgt. Pamela A
Headquarters: Ramstein Air Base, Germany
Web address: www.usafe.af.mil
U.S. Air ForceS
in eUrope
MissionU.S. Air Forces in Europe executes the U.S. European
Command mission with forward-based air power to provide
PeopleActive duty ..................................................... Ofcers ..................... ............ 3,251
Enlisted ................. .............. 22,416
AFRC .............................................................
ANG ...............................................................
Civilians ..........................................................
Total ...............................................................
Organization3rd Air Force, Ramstein AB, Germany
y31st Fighter Wing, Aviano AB, Italy (F-16)
y 39th Air Base Wing, Incirlik AB, Turkey (rotatio
y 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, England
HH-60G)
y 52nd Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem AB, Germa
F-16)
y 65th Air Base Wing, Lajes Field, Azores
y 86th Airlift Wing, Ramstein AB, Germany (C-2
C-40, C-130E/J)
y 100th ARW, RAF Mildenhall, England (KC-13
y 435th Air Ground Operations Wing, Ramstein
y 501st Combat Support Wing, RAF Alconburyy 603rd Air and Space Operations Center, Ram
Germany
y 603rd Support Group, Ramstein AB, German
to 3rd AF
y 401st AEG, Ramstein AB, Germany (direct re
This C-17 is part of a rst-of-its-kind multinational Heavy Airlift Wing at Papa Air Base, Hungary. The organization will providestrategic airlift worldwide for humanitarian, disaster relief and peacekeeping missions in support of the European Union, United
Nations and NATO.
photo by Master Sgt. Scott Wagers
ResponsibilitiesBuild and maintain partnerships, promote regional stability,
provide forces for global operations, support combatant
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photo by Sta Sgt Samuel Rogers
Commander: Lt. Gen. Frank G. Klotz
Command Chie Master Sg t.: Chief Master Sgt. Jack Johns
Headquarters: Barksdale AFB, La.
Web address: www. afgsc.af.mil
Air Force GlobAl
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Direct
reporting Units
photo by Master Sgt. Scott Reed
U.S. Air Force AcademySuperintendent: Lt. Gen. Michael C. Gould
Headquarters: Colorado Springs, Colo.
Web address: www.usafa.edu or www.usafa.af.mil
MissionTo educate, train and inspire men and women to become
ofcers o character motivated to lead the Air Force in service
to the nation.
Vision
Aircraft
T-51 (C-150) Cadet Flying Team aircrat, Piper Super Cub
tow plane, TG-10B basic sail plane trainer, TG-10C aerobatic
sailplane trainer, TG-15 A/B advanced c ross-country glider,
T-41D (C-172) TACAV and ight test aircrat, UV-18B para-chuting jump plane.
Air Force District of WashingtonCommander: Maj. Gen. Darrell D. Jones
Headquarters: Joint Base Andrews, Md.
Web address: www.afdw.af.mil
assigned units and more than 40,000 Airmen w
AFDW organizations include the 11th Wing at
D.C.; and the 79th Medical Wing, 316th Wing
Communications Group at Joint Base Andrews
cialized units include the U.S. Air Force Band a
Force Honor Guard.
People
Active duty .....................................................
Ofcers...................................... 694
Enlisted...................................3,447
Civilians..........................................................
Appropriated Fund Civilians ................1,334
Non-appropriated Fund Civilians ............404
Total ...............................................................
Air Force Operational Testand Evaluation CenterCommander: Maj. Gen. Stephen T. Sargean
Headquarters: Kirtland AFB, N.M.
Web address: www.afotec.af.mil
Mission
Test and evaluate new weapon system capabioperationally realistic battlespace environments
act-based, decision-quality data to inorm dec
on a range o accurate, balanced, and timely a
eectiveness, suitability, and mission capability
development to system felding, AFOTEC main
tional ocus ensuring our Airmen, and oten join
U.S. Air Force Academy basic cadets practice the low crawl prior to the bayonet assault course. Ten squadrons o 1,280
cadets are participating in the feld portion o Basic Cadet Training held at Jacks Valley on the U.S. Air Force Academy,
Colorado Springs, Colo. The training, which tests the cadets stamina and determination, includes M-16 weapons training,
obstacle and confdence courses, drill instruction and evaluation and leadership response courses.
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Air Force Agency for Modeling and Simula-
tion, Orlando, Fla.: The agency implements Air
Force modeling and simulation policy and integrates
realistic and cost-effective simulations to support
operations, planning, training, education, experimen-
FIELD OPERATING
AGENCIES
contractors are the nations most respected private
rms. The centers multi-billion dollar contracting
capacity covers the entire range of environmental
and construction management services that take
place worldwide.
requirements. AFCAA performs special stud
supporting long-range planning, force struct
analysis of alternatives and life-cycle cost an
Air Force Flight Standards Agency,
Oklahoma City:AFFSA cons istently inc
the effectiveness and combat capability of
Force global air operations by ensuring ac
to worldwide airspace in all weather condi
The agency prov ides accurate, relevant an
ight information and support services to
national and coalition aviators. AFFSA esta
U.S. Air Force ight rules, standards and p
ensures congruity with DoD, Joint, Federa
Adminis trat ion, NATO and ICAO standardsdevelops, revises, coordinates and ensure
teroperability of global Air Force visual/ins
ight procedures. AFFSA acts as lead com
for the creation and application of criteria,
dures, and precision equipment for worldw
strument ight operations, air trafc contro
management, and air trafc control and la
systems for the Air Force. The agency eva
and leverages emerging technologies to e
unrestricted access to domestic and inter
airspace. It partners with FAA, sister servijor commands, coa lit ion partners and hos
to maintain the consistency and accuracy
than 81 airelds, 1,092 navigation systems
8,214 instrument approach procedures wo
It performs combat ight inspections, ove
Air Force air eld operations standard izat io
Maintainers from the 41st Expeditionary Electronic Combat Squadron watch as an EC-130H Compass Call starts its
engines before a combat sortie at an air base in Southwest Asia.
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FIELD OPERATING
AGENCIES CONTINuED
Air Force Historical Research Agency,
Maxwell AFB, Ala.: The agency is the Air Forces
historical resource for the study, promotion and ex-
ecution of airpower. It records and disseminates Air
Force history to enable decision makers and planners
to formulate strategy, plans and doctrine to conduct
operations. AFHRA informs the public about the role
of the Air Force and airpower in national security. It
archives more than 100 million pages of historical
documents. The agency responds to inquiries for
historical data and provides research facilities for of-
cial researchers and the public. It drafts and updates
ofcial lineage and honors of Air Force organizationsand records their heritage. AFHRS approves and
maintains records of ofcial Air Force organizational
emblems. It researches and maintains ofcial aerial
victory credit information. It also conducts acces-
sions and processes oral history interviews with key
Air Force people and prepares manuscr ipts regarding
Air Force histor y for publication. AFRHA educates Air
Force students at professional military schools.
www.afhra.maxwell.af.mil
Air Force Inspection Agency, Kirtland AFB,N.M.: It is the primary action arm of the Secretary of
the Air Force inspection system. In partnership with
the ofce of Air Force Smart Operations, the agency
promotes AFSO21 and provides assistance for
process improvement activities. It conducts nuclear
surety inspection oversight, nuclear inspection train-
AF ISR Agency primary cryptologic intelligence staff
in the National Capitol Region, and represents and
coordinates all cryptologic matters for the Air Force
within the National Security Agency. The Air Force
Combat ISR Ofce, Langley AFB, Va., is the agencys
on-site representative to Air Combat Command and
tasked with conducting DCGS sustainment, modern-
ization and security. The 361st ISR Group, Hurlburt
Field, Fla., organizes, trains, equips and presents ISR
forces for Special Operations forces employment.
www.asr.af.mil.
Air Force Legal Operations Agency, BollingAFB, Washington, D.C.: The agency includes
all senior defense counsel, senior trial counsel and
appellate defense and government counsel in the Air
Force, as well as all Air Force civil litigators defending
the Air Force against civil law suits claiming damages
and seeking other remedies in contracts, environ-
mental, labor and tort litigation. The agency includes
numerous eld support centers to include Tort Claim,
Environmental Law, Labor Law, Commercial Litiga-
tion, Contract Law, Medical Law and Accident In-
vestigation Board. It also includes the utility litigationteam, the Medical Cost Reimbursement program and
the Air Force Claims Service Center. The agency also
includes the Judge Advocate Generals school and
the Information Systems Directorate. The latter pro-
vides IT services to Air Force legal ofces worldwide
and as the DoD Executive Agent for Federal Legal
batant commanders in determining mili
requirements in support of warghting s
supports the manpower functional com
is home to the Air Force Survey Ofce,
attitude and opinion survey tools includ
Force Climate Survey. www.afma.af.mil
Air Force Medical Operations Age
San Antonio, Texas: The agency ov
execution of the Air Force Surgeon Gene
supporting Air Force expeditionary capa
healthcare operations and national secu
It provides expert consultative leadershito 75 military treatment facilities and 11 m
mands/direct reporting units to ensure c
modern and prevention-based healthcar
for 2.1 million beneciaries worldwide. A
directs and supports the clinical currency
healthcare professionals providing 6.6 m
and 133,500 bed days. The agency prov
and population health data and analysis
and MAJCOM surgeons. Partners with t
secretary of Defense (Health Affairs), sec
Air Force, chief of staff of the Air Force ament of Veterans Affairs.
Air Force Medical Support Agenc
ton, Va.: The agency provides compre
consultative support and policy develop
Air Force Surgeon General in medical fo
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ness or good order and discipline; combat threats
to inormation systems and technologies; and deeat
and deter raud in acquisition o prioritized weapons
systems. The ofce has been the Air Forces major
investigative service since Aug. 1, 1948. The agency
reports to the Air Force Inspector General.
www.osi.andrews.a.mil
Air Force Personnel Center, Randolph AFB,
Texas: It ensures the Air Force has skilled people
in the proper grades and specialties to complete
its mission. The 2,300 personnel and unctional
representatives ensure the integration and executiono personnel operations to meet feld command-
ers requirements. AFPC operates the Air Force
Contact Center, where personnel experts provide
high-quality customer service around the clock. The
center improves personnel services by develop-
ing programs that allow individuals to perorm
personnel actions, anytime, anywhere, through
Web-based, sel-service applications such as online
retirements and virtual enlisted promotion releases.
It manages assignments and acilitates the proes-
sional development o all enlisted members and o-fcers below the grade o colonel, with the exception
o chie master sergeants and members o the sta
judge advocate. It plays an integral role in civ ilian
orce shaping and orce development initiatives,
providing personnel management advisory services,
recruitment and placement support, benefts and
support issues. The organization provides a ull
range o technical and proessional services related
to uels, propellants, chemicals, lubricants, gases,
and cryogenics or all aerospace vehicles, systems,
and equipment. It is composed o three directorates;
Operations Support, Business Support and Product
Support and six area aerospace laboratories with
worldwide presence. AFPA also develops quality
assurance specifcations and agreements to ensure
interoperability with commercial, inter-service, and
international partners or sustainment o Air Force,
joint, and combined orce actions.
www.apa.a.mil
Air Force Publ ic Affairs Agency, Arlington,
Va.: It provides an agile and responsive public
aairs capabili ty to the Air Force through three
combat camera squadrons 1st CTCS, Charles-
ton AFB, S.C.; 2nd CTCS, Hill AFB, Utah; and 3rd
CTCS, Lackland AFB, Texas and seven operating
locations. It provides an archiving and distribution
capability or all PA products; manages licens-
ing and branding o the Air Force trademark; and
deploys crisis response teams or Air Force PA sup-port to contingencies. It also enhances the uture
capabilities o the entire Public Aairs career feld
by conducting research and establishing guidance
on emerging technologies or uture PA operations.
The agency also provides graphics suppor t to all
PA ofces; manages career feld orce development
Air Force Safety Center, Kirt land AF
The centers goal is to prevent mishaps and
combat readiness by developing, implement
ing, executing and evaluating Air Force aviat
ground, weapons, nuclear surety, space and
programs. It conducts research to promote
and awareness and mishap prevention. It ov
mishap investigations, evaluates corrective
and ensures implementation. It develops an
saety and operational risk management edu
It publishes Wingman magazine in an eort
lives and protect national assets.
www.asc.a.mil
Air Force Security Forces Center, La
AFB, Texas: It organizes, trains and equip
Force security orces worldwide. It develops
protection doctrine, programs and policies b
ning and programming resources to execute
missions o nuclear and non-nuclear weapo
security, physical security, integrated deens
bat arms, law enorcement, antiterrorism, re
protection and corrections. It identifes and d
emergent and uture orce protection and oplication solutions through modeling and sim
It acts as the executive agency or the Depa
Deense military working dog program.
https://as.lackland.a.mil
Air Force Services Agency, San Ant
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A-10A/C Thunderbolt IIPrimary function: Close air support and airborne
forward air control. Speed: 420 mph. Dimensions:
Wingspan 57 ft. 6 in.; length 53 ft. 4 in.; height 14 ft.
8 in. Range: 800 miles.Armament: 30 mm seven-
barrel Gatling gun; up to 16,000 pounds of mixedordnance, including 500 pound Mk-82 and 2,000
pound Mk-84 series low/high drag bombs, incendiary
cluster bombs, combined effects munitions, AGM-65
missiles and laser-guided/electro-optically guided
bombs; M-129 leaet bombs, infrared countermea-
sure ares; electronic countermeasure chaff; jammer
pods; 2.75-inch rockets; illumination ares and AIM-9
missiles. Crew: One.
B-2A SpiritPrimary function: Multi-role heavy bomber. Speed:
High subsonic. Dimensions: Wingspan 172 ft.;
length 69 ft.; height 17 ft. Range: Intercontinental,
unrefueled.Armament: MK-62/82/84, CBU-87/89/97,
GBU-28/31/38, AGM-154A, AGM-158A; nuclearweapons. Crew: Two.
B-52H StratofortressPrimary function: Heavy bomber. Speed: 650 mph.
Dimensions: Wingspan 185 ft.; length 159 ft. 4 in.;
height 40 ft. 8 in. Range: 8,800 miles unrefueled.
C-17A Globemaster IIIPrimary function: Cargo and troop trans
Speed: 518 mph. Dimensions: Wingsp
10 in. (to winglet tips); length 174 ft.; heig
Range: Unlimited with aerial refueling. C
C-12C/D/F/J HuronPrimary function: Passenger and cargo
seasoning. Speed: 336 mph. Dimension
54 ft. 6 in.; length 43 ft. 9 in.; height 14 ft
1,026 miles. Crew: Two.
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C-37APrimary function: Special air missions. Speed: 600
mph. Dimensions: Wingspan 93 ft. 6 in.; length 96 f t.
5 in.; height 25 ft. 11 in. Range: 6,300 miles.
Crew: Five.
C-32A/BPrimary function: High-priority personnel transport.
Speed: 530 mph. Dimensions: Wingspan 124 ft.
8 in.; length 155 ft. 3 in.; height 44 ft. 6 in. Range:
6,329 miles. Crew: 16.
C-130E/H/J HerculesPrimary function: Global airlift. Speed: C-130E,
345 mph; C-130H, 366 mph; C-130J, 417 mph;
C-130J-30, 410 mph. Dimensions: Wingspan 132
ft. 7 in.; length 97 ft. 9 in. (C-130J-30 length, 112 ft. 9
in.); height 38 ft. 10 in. Range: C-130E, 1,438 miles;
C-130H, 1,496 miles; C-130J, 1,841 miles; C-130J-30,2,417 miles. Crew: C-130E/H, ve; C-130J, three.
E-4BPrimary function: Airborne operations cente
Dimensions: Wingspan 195 ft. 8 in.; length 2
in.; height 63 ft. 5 in. Range: 6,200 miles. Crto 112.
CV-22A OspreyPrimary function: Special operations forces long-
range inltration, exltration and re-supply.
E-8C Joint STARSPrimary function: Airborne battle managem
Dimensions: Wingspan 145 ft. 9 in.; length 1
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Primary function: Psychological and informationoperations. Dimensions: Wingspan 132 ft. 6 in.;
length 97 ft.; height 38 ft. 8 in. Speed: 335 mph.
Range: 2,300 miles unrefueled. Crew:Ten.
F-16A/B/C/D Fighting FalconPrimary function: Multi-role ghter. Speed: 1,500 mph. Dimensions: Wingspan 32 ft. 8 in.; length
height 16 ft. Range: 2,000 miles unrefueled.Armament: M-61A1 20 mm cannon with 500 rounds; stations carry up to six air-to-air missiles, conventional air-to-air and air-to-surface munitions and el
countermeasure pods. M129, MK-82/84, GBU-10/12/24/27/31/38, CBU-87/89/97/103/104/105/107
65/88/154/158, nuclear weapons. Crew: F-16C, one; F-16D, one or two.
HH-60G Pave HawkPrimary function: Combat search and re
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LC-130HPrimary function:Tactical and intratheater airlift; special capability for polar regions. Speed: 350 mph. Dimen-
sions: Wingspan 132 ft. 7 in.; length 97 ft. 9 in.; height 38 ft. 3 in. Range: 2,500 miles unrefueled. Crew: Six.
RC-135U Combat Sent
and RC-135V/W Rivet JointPrimary function: RC-135U electronic re
naissance and surveillance; RC-135V/W re
naissance. Speed: RC-135U 403 mph; RC-1
500 mph. Dimensions: RC-135U wingspan
in.; length 140 ft. 1 in.; height 41 ft. 8 in.; RC-1
wingspan 131 ft.; length 135 ft.; height 42 f t. R
4,000 miles unrefueled. Crew: Up to 27.
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T-6A Texan IIPrimary function: Undergraduate pilot training.
Speed: 320 mph. Dimensions: Wingspan 33 ft. 5 in.;
length 33 ft. 4 in.; height 10 ft. 7 in. Range: 1,036 miles.Crew: Two.
T-38A/C and AT-38B TalonPrimary function:Advanced jet pilot training. Speed:
812 mph. Dimensions: Wingspan 25 ft. 3 in.; length
U-2S Dragon LadyPrimary function: High-altitude reconnaissance.
Speed: 410 mph. Dimensions: Wingspan 105 ft.;
length 63 ft.; height 16 ft. Range: 7,000 miles. Crew:U-2S, one; TU-2S, (trainer) two.
UH-1H/N/V IroquoisPrimary function: Support for distinguished visitors,
missile sites, ranges, and search and rescue. Speed:
WC-135C/W Constant PhoenixPrimary function:Air sampl ing and coll
tions. Speed: 403 mph. Dimensions: W
WC-130JPrimary function: Weather reconnaissa
350 mph. Dimensions: Wingspan 132 ft
99 ft. 4 in.; height 38 ft. 6 in. Range: 4,00unrefueled. Crew: Five.
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MQ-9 ReaperPrimary function: Unmanned hunter/killer weapon system. Speed: 230 mph. Dimensions: Wingspan 66 f t.; length 36 ft.; height 12.5 ft. Range: 3,682 miles.Ar
AGM-114 Hellre miss iles; GBU-12, GBU-38 JDAM. Crew: Pilot and sensor operator on the ground.
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Weapons and radar
AN/FPQ-16: Perimeter Acquisition At-tack Characterization System (PARCS)Unit location: 10th Space Warning Squadron, Cavalier
AFS, N.D. Primary mission: Missile warning pro-
vides detection, attack warning, and attack assessmento sea-launched ballistic missiles and ICBMs launched
against the continental United States and Canada.
Secondary mission: Space surveillance provides
radar surveillance and tracking data on newly launched
and orbiting space objects. Supports space object
identifcation. Radar details: Single ace phased array
Azimuth: maximum o 156 degrees Elevation view
1.9 degrees to a maximum o 95 degrees Range: ap-
proximately 2,000 nautical miles; 6,888 array elements
on the ace.
AN/FSQ-114: Ground-Based Etical Deep Space Surveillance (Unit location: Det. 1, 21st Operations Gro
Sands Missile Range, N.M.; Det. 2, 21st O
Group, Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean
Det. 3, 21st Operations Group, Maui, Hawa
Space surveillance to detect, track, and
more than 2,500 objects in deep-space or
photometric space object identifcation.Ap
opening: 40 inches Range: 3,000 miles t
22,000 miles.
western continental United States and allied countries.
Co-primary mission: Missile deense - provides
detection, tracking, interception and destruction o
incoming missiles towards the continental United
States and allied countries. Secondary mission:Space surveillance provides radar surveillance and
tracking data on newly launched and orbiting space
objects. Supports space object identifcation. Tertiary
(RAF Fylingdales only): United Kingdom missile warn-
ing and space surveillance missions - parallel to the
missions listed above but or United Kingdom use.
Radar details: Dual ace phased array (7th SWS and
12th SWS) Triple ace phased array (RAF Fylingdales)
Azimuth: 240 degrees using both radar aces (7th
SWS and 12th SWS) 360 degrees using all three aces
(RAF Fylingdales) Elevation view 3 to 85 degreesabove horizontal (all three units) Range: approximately
2,800 nautical miles (12th SWS) approximately 3,000
nautical miles (7th SWS and RAF FylingdalesArray El-
ements: 5,354 on each ace (7th SWS); 3,589 on each
ace (12th SWS; 2,560 on each ace (RAF Fylingdales)
earth-orbiting space objects by eectively directing the
Space Surveillance Network. Provides in-depth orbital
analysis on space objects, and efciently disseminates
orbital positional data to customers worldwide. Range:
approximately 15,000 nautical miles.
surveillance under USSTRATCOMs space c
sion.Processes all manmade and environme
activities against United States and a llied sa
ground stations. Provides accurate position
all manmade earth-orbiting space objects b
directing the Space Surveillance Network. R
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AGM-86B/C/D Air- launched Cruise MissilePrimary function: Air-to-ground strategic cruise missile. Speed: 550 mph. Dimensions: Wingspan 12 ft.;
length 20 ft. 10 in.; body diameter 2 ft. 0.5 in. Range: 1,500 miles. Payload: Nuclear or conventional warhead.
LGM-30G Minuteman IIIPrimary function: Intercontinental ballistic m
Speed: Approximately 15,000 mph. Dimens
Length 60 ft.; diameter 5 ft. 6 in. Range: Mo
than 6,000 miles. Payload: Three Mk-12 or M
warheads.
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Defense MeteorologicalSatellite ProgramPrimary function: Collect terrestrial, space en-
vironment and Earth surface data. Dimensions:
Approximately 14 ft. long. Weight: 2,545 lbs., includ-
ing 592-pound sensor payload. Power: 10 panels,
generating 2,000 watts of power. Orbit: Approximately
Defense Support ProgramPrimary function: Strategic and tactical missile
launch detection. Dimensions: Diameter approxi-
Milstar SatelliteCommunications SystemPrimary function: Global military comm
system. Weight: 10,000 lbs. Power: Solgenerating 8,000 watts. Orbit:22,250 m
Air Force Satellite Control NetworkThis network consists of worldwide remote tracking stations providing as-
sured command, control and communications connectivity between ground
satellite operations centers and more than 150 Department of Defense,
national program and civil satellites. The network conducts approximately165,000 satellite sorties per year and is critical for Command Control and
Communications, space safety, position determination, emergency recov-
ery, initial launch, and deployment and disposal operations.
Launch vehIcLes
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Launch vehIcLes
Atlas V
Primary function: Evolved expendable launc
designed to improve space launch operability
standardization. Dimensions: Common core
approximately 12 ft. in diameter by approxima
ft. long. Payloadcapability: 40,780 Ibs. into
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GBU-10 Paveway IIPrimary function: 2,000-lb. unpowered, laser-guided weapon. Dimensions:
Length 14 ft. 9 in.; diameter 18 in. Range: More than six miles.
GBU-27 Paveway IIIPrimary function: 2,000-lb. unpowered, hard target laser-guided wea
Dimensions: Length 13 ft. 10 in.; diameter 1 ft. 2.5 in.; wingspan 5 ft.
More than 11 miles.
CBU-87/89/97 Combined Effects Munition/Gator/SensorFuzed WeaponPrimary function: All-purpose, air-delivered cluster weapons system.
Dimensions: Length 7 ft. 8 in.; diameter 1 f t. 3 in. Combines with Wind Cor-
rected Munitions tailkit to create CBU-103/104/105.
GBU-28Primary function: 5,000-lb. unpowered, hard target laser-guided wea
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than six miles.
GBU-31/32/38 Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAMPrimary function: GPS/INS smart tailkit that ts on general-purpose
bombs. Dimensions: Length GBU-31, 12 ft. 8 in; GBU-32, 9 ft. 11 in.;
7 ft. 6 in.; wingspan: GBU-31, 2 ft. 1 in.; GBU-32, 1 ft. 7 in.; GBU-38, 1
Range: Up to 15 miles.
BomBs
Abbreviation codes:AGM Air-to-Ground Missile
AIM Air Intercept Missile
CBU Cluster Bomb Unit
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GPS/INS Global Positioning System/Internal Navigation System
M Army Designation for Unguided Munition
Mk Mark (General Purpose Bomb)
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AGM-88A/B/C High-speed Anti-radiation Missile (HARM)Primary function: Air-to-surface anti-radiation missile. Dimensions: Length 13 ft.
8 in.; diameter 10 in.; wingspan 3 ft. 8 in. Speed: Supersonic. Range: 30 miles.
AIM-7F/M SparrowPrimary function: Radar-guided air-to-air missile. Dimensions: Length 1
diameter 8 in.; wingspan 3 ft. 4 in.
AIM-9M SidewinderPrimary function: Heat-seeking air-to-air missile. Dimensions: Length 9 diameter 5 in.; wingspan 1 ft. 10 in.
AIM-9X Next Generation SidewinderPrimary function: Heat seeking air-to-air missile. Dimensions:Length 9 ft.
diameter 5 in.; wingspan 13.9 in.
AGM-65A/B/D/E/G/G2/H/K MaverickPrimary function: Tactical, air-to-surface guided missile. Dimensions: Length
8.1 ft.; diameter 1 ft.; wingspan 2 ft. 6 in. Speed/Range: Classied.
AGM-130 Powered Standoff WeaponPrimary function: Precision, air-to-surface, all-weather, television/infrared and/or
GPS/INS-guided, powered bomb. Dimensions: Length 13 ft. 3 in.; diameter 1 ft. 6
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M4 Carbine with M203 Grenade LauncherPrimary unction: Anti-personnel, light materiel targets and less-than-lethal.
Length: Buttstock closed 29.75 in.; buttstock opened 33.0 in.; M203 15.3
in. with 12 in. barrel. Weight: 7.5 lbs. with 30-round magazine; M203 3 lbs.
Caliber: 5.56 mm NATO.; M203 40 mm. Maximum eective range: Individual/
point target: 500 meters, area target: 600 meters; M203 individual/point target:
150 meters; area target: 350 meters (50 percent casualt y rate of exposed person-
nel within a 5-meter radius). Cyclic rate o fre: 700-970 rounds per minute; M203
5-7 rounds per minute.
M9 PistolPrimary unction: Personal defense. Length: 8.5 in. Weight: 2.55 lbs. (fully-loaded).
Caliber: 9 mm NATO. Maximum eective range: 50 meters.
M24 RiflePrimary unction: Anti-personnel. Length: 43 in. Weight: 64 lbs. (com
Caliber: 7.62 mm. Maximum eective range: 800 meters.
M67 Fragmentation Grenade
M18A1 Claymore MinePrimary unction: Anti-personnel, defensive. Dimensions: 8.5 in. lon
wide; 3.25 in. high. Weight: 3.5 lbs. Composition: 700 steel spheres
and 1.5 lbs. layer of C-4 explosive. Optimum eective range: 30 met
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M240B Medium Machine GunPrimary unction: Anti-personnel, aerial defense and light materiel targets.
Length: 4 ft. 1 in. Weight: 27.1 lbs. Caliber: 7.62 mm NATO. Maximum e-
ective range: Area target: 800 meters; point target: 1,800 meters with tripod.
Cyclic rate o fre: 650-950 rounds per minute.
M249 Automatic RiflePrimary unction: Anti-personnel and light materiel targets. Length: 40.75 in.
Weight: 17 lbs. with bipod and tools. Caliber: 5.56 mm NATO. Maximum eec-
tive range: Area target: 600 meters; point target: 800 meters. Cyclic rate o fre:
850 rounds per minute.
UZI Submachine Gun
Primary unction: Anti-personnel. Length: 25.6 in. Weight: 7.7 lbs.Caliber: 9 mm NATO. Maximum eective range: 206 meters. Cyclic rat
600 rounds per minute.
M72 Light Anti-tank WeaponPrimary unction: Anti-armor, gun emplacements, pillboxes, buildings an
vehicles. Length: Extended 34.67 in.; closed 24.8 in.; rocket 20 in. Weigh
lbs. Bore diameter: 66 mm. Maximum eective range: Stationary 200 m
moving 165 meters.
M1200, M500, M870 ShotgunPrimary unction: Anti-personnel, breaching and less-than-lethal. Leng
in. Weight: 8 lbs. Caliber: 12 gage. Maximum eective range: 68 meterM60 Medium Machine Gun
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Ofcer Classifcation Totals
10C0 OperationsCommander 336
11BX BomberPilot 641
11EX E xperimentalTestPilot 139
11FX FighterPilot 2,803
11GX GeneralistPilot 248
11HX HelicopterPilot 456
11KX TrainerPilot 1,317
11MX MobilityPilot 4,508
11RX Reconnaissance/Surveillance/
ElectronicWarfarePilot 708
11SX SpecialOperationsPilot 981
11UX RemotelyOperatedAircraftPilot 621
12BXBomberCombatSystemsOperator 737
12EX ExperimentalTestCombat
SystemsOfcer 30
12FX FighterCombatSystemsOfcer 474
12GXGeneralistCombatSystemsOfcer 113
12KX TrainerCombatSystemsOfcer 183
12MX MobilityCombatSystemsOfcer 591
12RXReconnaissance/Surveillance/Electronic
WarfareCombatSystemsOfcer 812
12SX SpecialOperationsCombat
SystemsOfcer 538
12UX UnmannedAircraftSystemsOfcer 24
13AX Astronaut 9
13BX AirBattleManager 1,1404
13DX ControlandRecovery 178
13LX AirLiaisonOfcer 3
13MXAireldOperation 273
13SX SpaceandMissile 2,999
14NXIntelligence 2,721
15WX Weather 574
16FXRegionalAffairsStrategist 26016GX OperationsStaffOfcer 252
16PX Political-MilitaryAffairsStrategist 294
16RX P lanningandProgramming 418
20C0 LogisticsCommander 165
21AX AircraftMaintenance 1,388
21MXMunitionsandMissileMaintenance 344
21RX LogisticsReadiness 1,497
30C0SupportCommander 296
31PX SecurityForces 690
32EXCivilEngineer 1,145
33C0 CommunicationsCommander 12
33SX CommunicationsandInformation 2,961
35BX Band 16
35PX PublicAffairs 267
38FX F orceSupportOfcer 1,657
40C0MedicalCommander 80
41AXHealthServicesAdministrator 1,031
42BXPhysicalTherapist 137
42EXOptometrist 121
42FXPodiatrist 16
42GX PhysicianAssistant 294
42NX Audiology/SpeechPathologist 40
42PX ClinicalPsychologist 205
42SX ClinicalSocialWorker 218
42TX OccupationalTherapist 14
43AXAerospaceandOperational
Physiologist 120
43BX BiomedicalScientist 61
43DX Dietitian 44
43EX BioenvironmentalEngineer 329
43HX PublicHealth 183
43MX MedicalEntomologist 15
43PX Pharmacist 216
43TX BiomedicalLaboratory 173
44AX Ch ief,Hospital /C linicServices 71
44BX PreventiveMedicine 24
44DX Pathologist 62
44EX EmergencyServicesPhysician 154
44FX FamilyPhysician 49244GX GeneralPracticePhysician 45
44HX NuclearMedicinePhysician -
44JX ClinicalGeneticist 2
44KX Pediatrician 304
44MX Internist 405
44NX Neurologist 34
44PX Psychiatrist 132
44RX DiagnosticRadiologist 167
44SX Dermatologist 36
44TXRadiotherapist 14
44UX OccupationalMedicine 12
44YX CriticalCareMedicine 3
44ZX Allergist 27
45AX Anesthesiologist 124
45BX OrthopedicSurgeon 120
45EX Ophthalmologist 47
45GXOB/GYN 137
45NX Otorhinolaryngologist 55
45PX P hysicalMedicinePhysician 1
45SX Surgeon 244
45UXUrologist 35
46AX NurseAdministrator 178
46FX FlightNurse 178
46GX Nurse-Midwife -
46MX NurseAnesthetist -
46NX ClinicalNurse 2,236
46PX MentalHealthNurse 26
46SX OperatingRoomNurse 195
46YX PrivilegedAdvancedPracticeNurse 199
47BX Orthodontist 37
47DX OralandMaxillofacialPathologist 7
47EX Endodontist 31
47GX Dentist 637
47HX Periodontist 52
47KX PediatricDentist 18
47PX Prosthodontist 46
47SX Oral andMaxil lo facial Surgeon 55
48AX AerospaceMedicineSpecialist 171
48GX GeneralMedicalOfcer FlightSurgeon 215
48RXResidencyTrainedFlightSurgeon 173
48VX Pilot-Physician 9
51JX JudgeAdvocate 1,1236
52RX Chaplain 527
60C0 ProgramDirector
61AX OperationsResearchAn
61BX BehaviorialScience/Hum
Scientist
61CX Chemist/Biologist
61DX Physicist/NuclearEngine
62EX DevelopmentalEngineer
63AX AcquisitionManager
64PX Contracting
65AX Auditor
65FXFinancialManagement
65WX CostAnalysis
71SX SpecialInvestigator
80C0 Commander,CadetSqua
81C0 TrainingCommander,OT
81T0 Instructor
82A0 AcademicProgramMan
83R0 RecruitingService
85G0 U.S.AirForceHonorGu
86M0 OperationsManagemen
86P0 CommandandControl
87GX Instal lat ion InspectorGe
88A0 Aide-de-camp
90G0 GeneralOfcer
91C0 Commander
91W0 WingCommander
92JX Non-designatedLawyer
92MX Heath ProfessionsScho
Program(HPSP)Medica
92RX ChaplainCandidate
92SX StudentOfcerAuthoriz
92TX PilotTrainee
93PX Patient
95AX Non-ExtendedActiveDu Academy/CAPLiaisonO
96DX Ofcernotavailinaward
AFSCforcause
96UX UnclassiedOfcer
97EX ExecutiveOfcer
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2010 basic Pay chart
eawarDs anD Decorations
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Kosovo Campaign Medal
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Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart Defense Meritorious Service
Medal
Meritorious
Air Force
Achievement Medal
Air Force
Combat Action Medal
President ia l Unit Citat ion Gall an t U
Combat Readiness Medal Air Force
Good Conduct Medal
Good Conduct Medal Air Rese
Meritorious
Euro-African-Middle
Eastern Campaign Medal
World War II
Victory Medal
Army of Occupat ion Medal Medal for H
Southwest Asia
Service Medal
Afghanistan Campaign
Medal
Iraq Cam
Military Outstanding
Volunteer Service Medal
Air and Space
Campaign Medal
Air Force Overseas
Ribbon - Short Tour
Air Force
Ribbon -
Medal of Honor Air Force Cross Defense Distinguished
Service Medal
Distin
Servic
Silver/Bronze Stars
The bronze service star
represents participation in
campaigns or operations,multiple qualications or
an additional award to
any of the various ribbons
on which it is authorized.
The silver star is worn
in the same manner as
the bronze star, but each
silver star is worn in lieu
of ve bronze stars. When
worn together on a single
ribbon, the silver star(s) will
be worn to the wearers
right of any bronze star(s).
Silver/Bronze
Oak Leaf Clusters
The bronze oak leaf cluster
represents second and
subsequent entitlements of
awards. The silver oak leaf
cluster represents sixth,11th, etc., entitlements or
in lieu of ve bronze oak
leaf clusters. Silver oak
leaf clusters are worn to
the wearers right of any
M Device
The M device is worn
with the Armed Forces
Reserve Medal to denoteactive duty status for at
least one day during a
contingency.
Valor Devices and
Clusters
The V device represents
valor and does not denote
an additional award. Only
one may be worn on any
ribbon. When worn on thesame ribbon with clusters,
it is worn to the wearers
right of such clusters.
Hourglass Device
The hourglass is worn with
the Armed Forces Reserve
Medal in bronze for 10
years of service, silver for
20 years and gold for 30
years.
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Silver Star Medal Defense Superior
Service Medal
Legion of Merit Distinguished
Flying Cross
Airmans Medal
Air Medal Aerial Achievement Medal Joint Service
Commendation Medal
Air Force
Commendation Medal
Joint Service Achievement
Medal
Joint Meritorious
Unit Award
Meritorious
Unit Award
Air Force Outstanding
Unit Award
Air Force Organizational
Excellence Award
Prisoner of War Medal
Outstanding Airman
of the Year Ribbon
Air Force
Recognition Ribbon
American Defense
Service Medal
American Campaign Medal Asiatic-Pac ic
Campaign Medal
National Defense
Service Medal
Korean Service Medal Antarctica Service Medal Armed Forces
Expeditionary Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism
Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism
Service Medal
Korean Defense
Service Medal
Armed Forces
Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Air Force Expeditionary
Service Ribbon**
Air Force Longevity Service
Award
Air Force Basic Military
Training Instructor Ribbon
Air Force
Recruiter Ribbon
Armed Forces
Reserve Medal
* Also awarded with
or bronze devices. T
frame on the ribbon
a unit citation; witho
individual citation.
** Gold border awaAirmen who partici
bat operations in a
combat zone.
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Public AffairsParachutist Paralegal Servic
Communications & InformationCivil Engineer
Force Support
Command & Control Explosive Ordnance Disposal Force Prot
IntelligenceHistorian Information Management Judge Ad
Logistics Plans Manpower & PersonnelLogistics Readiness Ofcer Maintenance Meteorol
Operations Support
BandAcquisition & Financial Mgmt Air Trafc Control Chaplain Services Support Civil Engineer
occupational baDges
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Air Education and Training Command Instructor Air Force Recruiting Service Commander
Fire Protection Shield Joint Chies o StaHeadquarters Air Force
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100,000
200,000
300,000
400,000
500,000
600,000
700,000
800,000
900,000
1,000,000
1948 20001990198019701960
Officer: 65Enlisted: 264
Total:
Total Active Duty strength, fscal years 1948 - 2009
Civilian strength, fscal years 1948 - 2009
400000
500,000
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Civilian employee demographics
Citizenship
U.S. citizens including U.S. nationals:9,637 are foreign national employees
5 are other non-U.S. employees in the U.S. or a
territory
Age
average age: . . . . . . . . . . .
Length of service
average length of service:. . . . .
Retirement eligibility
more than 20 years: . . . . . . . . . . . 11-20 years: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-10 years: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5 years:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0-5 years ago: . . . . . . . . . . . . . .more than 5 years ago: . . . . . . . . . .
Age
Average age of the ofcer force is . . . . . . . . . .Average age of the enlisted force is . . . . . . . . . 29Of the force, 38.9% are below the age of 26
45.2% of the enlisted force are below 26 versus
13.61% of ofcers
Gender
men, total force: . . . . . . . . . . . . .women, total force: . . . . . . . . . . . .19.4%
18.4% of the ofcers are women and19.7% of the enlisted force are women
Race of Airmen
The following percentages, which are self-reported, cover
Air Force military members racial information.
white: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .African-American or black: . . . . . . . .14.6%Asian: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6%more than one of the categories: . . . . 2.1%native Hawaiian or other Pacic Islander: 1.0%
American Indian or native Alaskan: . . . . .0.6%5.6% declined to report their race
EthnicityHispanic or Latino is now considered an ethnic, not a
racial, category that is registered separately and in addition
to the above racial categories.
Hispanic/Latino: . . . . . . . . . . . 10.4%not Hispanic/Latino: . . . . . . . . . . . 86%
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