AFI10-403_AFSOCSUP — Deployment Planning And Execution

AFI10-403_AFSOCSUP governs Air Force Special Operations Command deployment planning and execution procedures.

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  • Publication number: AFI10-403_AFSOCSUP
  • Title: DEPLOYMENT PLANNING AND EXECUTION
  • Date: 2023-01-25

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The supplement covers revised deployment guidance, electronic deployment readiness, deployed teams, and compliance item tiering. It requires approval for procedural changes and establishes waiver, records, and local supplementation processes.

Applies to: It applies to all units with a mission supporting Air Force Special Operations Command active-duty units and Air Force Special Operations Command aligned Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Command units after mobilization, and units supporting Air Force Special Operations Command forces.

Topics covered

  • Deployment planning and execution
  • Electronic deployment readiness
  • Deployed teams
  • Compliance item tiering
  • Procedural changes
  • Waiver requests
  • Local supplementation

Questions and answers

Who must approve changes to AFI10-403_AFSOCSUP procedures?

Changes to the procedures in this publication are not authorized without approval of Headquarters Air Force Special Operations Command A4RX.

Can subordinate AFSOC units add local procedures to AFI10-403_AFSOCSUP?

Subordinate AFSOC units may further supplement this instruction with local procedures and requirements associated with key staff, functions, and commanders availability.

How must records created under AFI10-403_AFSOCSUP be maintained?

Ensure all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with Air Force Instruction 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, 23 March 2020, and disposed of in accordance with Air Force Records Disposition Schedule.

Where must waiver requests for AFI10-403_AFSOCSUP be submitted?

Requests for waivers must be submitted to the Office of Primary Responsibility listed above for consideration and approval.

How are wing and unit level waiver authorities identified?

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

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