ACCMD101 — Engineering Installation Squadron

ACCMD101 governs the mission, command relationships, and responsibilities of Engineering Installation Squadrons.

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  • Publication number: ACCMD101
  • Title: ENGINEERING INSTALLATION SQUADRON
  • Date: 2021-05-13

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It defines expeditionary cyberspace, telecommunications, cable, antenna, radar, airfield, and weather-system mission sets. It establishes command oversight and requires EIS commanders to provide infrastructure, response, spectrum, and theater-management capabilities.

Applies to: This MD applies to Active Duty (AD) and Air Combat Command (ACC)-gained Air National Guard (ANG) units.

Topics covered

  • Expeditionary cyberspace infrastructure
  • Airfield systems integration
  • Cyberspace infrastructure damage assessment
  • Engineering Installation Squadron command
  • RF spectrum monitoring
  • Expeditionary EI theater management

Questions and answers

What mission does ACCMD101 assign to Engineering Installation Squadrons?

Engineering Installation Squadrons (EIS) provide expeditionary cyberspace telecommunications infrastructure; cable and antenna; radar, airfield and weather systems to combat forces around the globe. (paragraph 1)

Who has oversight and control over ACC-assigned total force EI units?

HQ ACC has Administrative, Functional, and Technical oversight and control over ACC-assigned total force EI units through the three Cyberspace Engineering Installation Groups (CEIG), and normal command channels apply except when SECDEF-directed change of OPCON to a Combatant Commander. (paragraph 2)

What technical expertise must the EIS Commander deliver?

Deliver timely and effective technical network infrastructure expertise, design, and guidance. (paragraph 3)

What cyberspace infrastructure work must the EIS Commander perform?

Design, engineer, build, extend, deploy, install, secure, survey and record new and existing cyberspace infrastructure to support mission requirements in air, space, and cyberspace operations. (paragraph 3)

What response must the EIS Commander provide for infrastructure damage?

Provide a flexible contingency response for damage assessment and recovery operations to restore critical telecommunications infrastructure enabling continued operations. (paragraph 3)

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