AFI10-2519 — Public Health Emergencies and Incidents of Public Health Concern

AFI10-2519 governs Air Force public health emergency and incident-of-public-health-concern preparedness, planning, and response.

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  • Publication number: AFI10-2519
  • Title: Public Health Emergencies and Incidents of Public Health Concern
  • Date: 2019-12-10

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It addresses emergency health powers, disease containment planning, medical countermeasures, and Strategic National Stockpile acquisition and use. It also delineates roles and responsibilities and provides guidance for the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve.

Topics covered

  • Public health emergencies
  • Incidents of public health concern
  • Emergency health powers
  • Disease containment planning
  • Medical countermeasures
  • Strategic National Stockpile
  • Restriction of movement
  • Situational standards of care

Questions and answers

How must records created under AFI10-2519 be handled?

Ensure all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with Air Force Manual 33-363, Management of Records, and disposed of in accordance with Air Force Records Disposition Schedule located in the Air Force Records Information Management System or any updated statement provided by the Air Force Records Management office (SAF/CIO A6P).

Who may waive wing or unit level requirements in AFI10-2519?

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

What must Air Force units in joint basing situations do?

Air Force units in joint basing situations in the supporting role and supported role are to follow guidelines outlined in paragraph 1.8.

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