AFI10-401_ACCSUP — Operations Planning And Execution

AFI10-401_ACCSUP governs Air Combat Command guidance for operations planning, force generation, deployment taskings, and execution.

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  • Publication number: AFI10-401_ACCSUP
  • Title: OPERATIONS PLANNING AND EXECUTION
  • Date: 2026-05-06

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It covers AFFORGEN force presentation, generation, and management; contingency sourcing for National Defense Strategy requirements; and Operational Contract Support planning. It also establishes ACC procedures for AEFI codes, deployment availability, and Combat Air Forces aviation deployment TPFDD management.

Applies to: It applies to Air Combat Command (ACC) Wings/Units, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard (ANG).

Topics covered

  • Airmen with same AFSC
  • Unscheduled time is not leave
  • AFFORGEN Force Employment Indicator codes
  • Deployment Availability Code 65
  • Combat Air Forces aviation deployments
  • Time Phased Force Deployment Data management
  • Aviation tasking UTCs

Questions and answers

How are Airmen with the same AFSC aligned?

Commander has discretion to align Airmen to an AEFI that best supports the unit’s mission. (paragraph 2)

What happens when an Airman with AEFI “XX” is no longer assigned to a NIP position?

In the event an Airman with AEFI of “XX” is no longer assigned to a NIP position (e.g., changes position, Permanent Change of Assignment (PCA), Permanent Change of Station (PCS), the unit/new unit will remove AEFI “XX” and update the appropriate AEFI of the position the Airman is assigned. (paragraph 3)

When can Deployment Availability Code 65 be used?

Per unit commanders’ discretion, DAV Code 65 is intended for use when no other DAV code applies, and the deferment is personal in nature and not mission driven. (paragraph 6-5)

How long can DAV Code 65 last without approval?

DAV Code 65 will not exceed 6 months without Wing commander or equivalent approval. (paragraph 6-5)

What must an Airman use to leave the local area during unscheduled time?

If an Airman determines they want to leave the local area, they must use accrued leave or awarded special pass. (paragraph 6-5)

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