AFDWMD136 — 316th Wing

AFDWMD136 governs the mission, command, and responsibilities of the 316th Wing and its organizational relationships.

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  • Publication number: AFDWMD136
  • Title: 316TH WING
  • Date: 2022-04-01

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It defines the 316th Wing’s support, security, logistics, ceremonial, and contingency roles. It assigns duties to the commander, vice commander, command chief, staff, comptroller, and mission support group, and requires compliance with the publication.

Applies to: This Mission Directive does not apply to the Air Force Reserve Command or the Air National Guard.

Topics covered

  • 316th Wing mission
  • Joint Base Andrews support
  • Organizational structure
  • Commander duties
  • Contingency response capabilities
  • Financial services
  • Mission support functions

Questions and answers

What is the 316th Wing responsible for at Joint Base Andrews?

The 316 WG is the host wing for JBA and provides support for four wings, three headquarters, and over 80 tenant organizations. (paragraph 1)

How must requests to change the 316th Wing organizational structure be made?

Requests to change the organizational structure of 316 WG must be made in accordance with AFI 38-101, Manpower and Organization through HQ AFDW/A1. (paragraph 2)

What forces must the 316th Wing Commander provide?

Provides mission-ready Airmen for world-wide contingency operations, AEF deployments, Homeland Support, Civil Support, National Special Security Events (NSSEs), and designated special/ceremonial events. (paragraph 3)

What does the 316th Mission Support Group provide?

Provides quality-of-life, human resource management, maintenance of facilities, fire protection, community services, logistics management, contracting, and crisis action planning and response. (paragraph 3)

What financial services does the 316th Comptroller Squadron provide?

Provides financial advice, cost and economic analysis, and services including budget requirements, execution, and accounting to wing organizations and tenant units. (paragraph 3)

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