18WGI11-403 — Weapons And Tactics Program

18WGI11-403 governs the 18th Wing Weapons and Tactics Program, including its organization, duties, and responsibilities.

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  • Publication number: 18WGI11-403
  • Title: WEAPONS AND TACTICS PROGRAM
  • Date: 2025-03-11

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The publication addresses mission training, exercises, mission planning, readiness and evaluation scenarios, and tactics development for several aircraft and units. It requires protected information and resulting records to be handled under specified Privacy Act and Air Force records requirements.

Applies to: This publication applies to 18 WG units at Kadena Air Base (AB).

Topics covered

  • Weapons shop organization
  • Group mission training
  • Dissimilar air/aircraft combat training
  • Tactics Review Board process
  • Unit weapons and tactics libraries
  • USAF Weapons Instructor Course nominations

Questions and answers

What activities are included in the Weapons and Tactics Program?

The major elements of the Weapons and Tactics Program include group mission training, exercises, mission planning, readiness and evaluation scenarios, and Tactics Techniques and Procedures (TTP) development. (paragraph 1)

What qualification does the Chief of Fighter Tactics need?

DAFMAN 11-415 mandates the Chief of Fighter Tactics be a graduate of USAFWS WIC. (paragraph 2)

What mission-ready status is required for the Chief of Fighter Tactics?

Combat mission ready status highly desired but basic mission ready status required. (paragraph 2)

Where are Tactics Improvement Proposals forwarded?

A8.5.1. Tactics Improvement Proposals (TIPs) will be forwarded to PACAF/A3TW. (paragraph 2)

How must units maintain tactics libraries?

Units will maintain tactics libraries IAW DAFMAN 11-415, Weapons and Tactics Programs. (paragraph 2)

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