AFI10-209 — Red Horse Program

AFI10-209 governs requirements for the Air Force RED HORSE Program, including its capabilities, training, support, and deployment.

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  • Publication number: AFI10-209
  • Title: RED HORSE PROGRAM
  • Date: 2026-01-07

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Its chapters address RED HORSE operations, response times, mission and deployment requirements, training, support, and Total Force integration. It also establishes requirements for specialized training, government vehicle and equipment operations training and licensing, and troop training projects.

Applies to: This Air Force Instruction (AFI) applies to Regular Air Force (RegAF), AF Reserve (AFR), and Air National Guard (ANG) RED HORSE units.

Topics covered

  • RED HORSE capability
  • Response times
  • Deployment requirements
  • RED HORSE training
  • Government vehicle and equipment operations training
  • Troop training project program
  • RED HORSE support
  • Total Force integration management

Questions and answers

How should recommended changes to AFI10-209 be submitted?

Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the OPR using the DAF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication; route DAF Forms 847 from the field through the appropriate functional chain of command.

Who can waive forward operating agency, wing, and unit level requirements?

The authorities to waive forward operating agency, wing, and unit level requirements in this publication are identified with a Tier (“T-0, T-1, T-2, T-3”) number following the compliance statement.

How are waiver requests for AFI10-209 submitted?

Submit requests for waivers through the chain of command to the appropriate tier waiver approval authority, or alternately, to the publication OPR for non-tiered compliance items.

Does using a manufacturer or commercial product name imply Air Force endorsement?

The use of the name or mark of any specific manufacturer, commercial product, commodity, or service in this publication does not imply endorsement by the AF.

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