AETCMD102 — Nineteenth Air Force (19 Af)

AETCMD102 governs the mission, command, and responsibilities of Nineteenth Air Force within Air Education and Training Command.

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  • Publication number: AETCMD102
  • Title: NINETEENTH AIR FORCE (19 AF)
  • Date: 2025-05-20

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AETCMD102 describes occupational flying training and education, command relationships, assigned and attached forces, and supporting forces. It requires compliance and identifies direct liaison authority and mobilization responsibilities.

Applies to: Compliance with this mission directive is mandatory and applies to the Regular Air Force, the Air Force Reserve, the Air National Guard and USAF civilians and contracted forces who execute and/or support the 19 AF mission.

Topics covered

  • Nineteenth Air Force mission
  • Occupational flying training and education
  • Command relationships
  • Direct liaison authority
  • Assigned and attached forces
  • Air Reserve force mobilization

Questions and answers

What mission does Nineteenth Air Force execute?

Nineteenth Air Force (19 AF) executes the occupational (flying) training and education portions of the AETC mission. (paragraph 1)

Who must comply with AETCMD102?

Compliance with this mission directive is mandatory and applies to the Regular Air Force, the Air Force Reserve, the Air National Guard and USAF civilians and contracted forces who execute and/or support the 19 AF mission.

What authority does the Commander, 19 AF have to coordinate with other organizations?

Is delegated direct liaison authority with the leaders and/or representatives of other United States government (i.e., federal, state, and local) organizations, international partners or allies, civilian educational organizations, and commercial industries. (paragraph 2)

What does direct liaison authority allow?

For the purpose of this publication, direct liaison authority is an authority granted by a commander (any level) to a subordinate to directly consult or coordinate an action and compel an agreement with a command or agency within or outside of the granting command. (paragraph 2)

What is the Commander, 19 AF responsible for regarding assigned Air National Guard forces?

Is responsible, as the gaining Numbered Air Force (NAF) commander for assigned Air National Guard forces, for mobilizing/recalling these forces to active duty, as authorized by Headquarters Air Force (HAF). (paragraph 2)

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