AFI10-402 — Mobilization Planning

AFI10-402 governs Air Force mobilization planning and the process for obtaining authority to order Guard and Reserve forces to active duty.

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  • Publication number: AFI10-402
  • Title: MOBILIZATION PLANNING
  • Date: 2024-01-30

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It addresses mobilization requirements, prerequisites, authorities, voluntary activation, and changes in mobilization or activation authority. It assigns responsibilities and requires compliance with applicable statutes, waiver procedures, supplements, and records requirements.

Applies to: This guidance applies to the Regular Air Force, the Air National Guard of the United States, the Air National Guard while in service of the United States (but not as a militia), and the United States Air Force Reserve.

Topics covered

  • Reserve component access
  • Mobilization requirements
  • Air Reserve Component mobilization prerequisites
  • Mobilization authority
  • Voluntary activation authority
  • Activation authority changes
  • Mobilization facilitators

Questions and answers

What must be approved for an exception to AFI10-402?

Exception to this policy must be approved by AF/A3.

What guidance must supplements to AFI10-402 follow?

Supplements must follow guidance outlined in Air Force Instruction 33-360.

How must records created under AFI10-402 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 the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule in the Air Force Records Information Management System. (paragraph 33-360)

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