AFI10-301 governs Air Reserve Component operational utilization requirements, including their identification, collection, maintenance, and visibility.
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It defines a six-step utilization cycle covering requirements, resourcing, sourcing, execution, assessment, and forecasting. It assigns the Air Reserve Component Requirements Cell responsibility for collecting requirements data, maintaining projections, and supporting prioritization and resource allocation.
Applies to: This instruction applies to the Total Force, which includes all Air Force military personnel in the Regular Air Force and the Air Reserve Component, as well as Air Force civilian personnel.
The Air Reserve Component Utilization Cycle is the six-step process model the Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations (AF/A3) uses to manage Air Reserve Component operational utilization. (paragraph 2)
In collaboration with existing Air Force corporate processes, it manages how the Air Reserve Component executes missions that would normally be assigned in whole or in part to the active duty force. (paragraph 2)
Matching validated and funded mission requirements with Air Force Reserve Command/Air National Guard units and/or personnel to meet the requirements. (paragraph 2)
Maintain concurrent Air Reserve Component Utilization Projections for three fiscal cycles: programming year (2-5 year Future Years Defense Program), budget year (one year ahead), and execution year (current fiscal year being executed). (T-3).