13AFMD1 governs the mission, command relationships, organization, and responsibilities of Detachment One, Thirteenth Air Force.
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It defines engagement with Japanese, U.S., and Government of Japan organizations and administrative control of the Air Defense Liaison Element. It assigns duties involving intelligence, exercises, contingency planning, communications, air operations, and liaison activities.
On behalf of the Commander, Thirteenth Air Force, engage with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF), US Forces, Japan (USFJ), 5 AF and other US and GOJ organizations in Japan regarding operational-level Component-Numbered Air Force (C-NAF) issues in A2, A3, A4, A5, A6 and Air and Space Operations Center (AOC) areas and provide Administrative Control (ADCON) of the Air Defense Liaison Element (613 AOC/OL-A). (paragraph 1)
In subject matter areas and situations where Det 1, 13 AF expertise does not exist or additional expertise is required, 13 AF retains responsibility and Det 1, 13 AF will coordinate with the appropriate staff within 13 AF. (paragraph 3)
Provide timely intelligence and force protection information to JASDF. (paragraph 3)
Provide threat information for Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) decisions to Det 1, 13 AF and 5 AF commanders in support of 5 AF and USFJ Threat Working Groups (TWG). (paragraph 3)
Lead planning, coordination and execution of Aviation Training Relocation (ATR) events for 13 AF in coordination with USFJ, JASDF, 5 AF and other US military organizations. (paragraph 3)