AFI10-404_AFGSCSUP — Base Support And Expeditionary (bas&e) Site Planning

AFI10-404_AFGSCSUP governs Air Force base support planning and expeditionary site planning for employment and sustainment operations.

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  • Publication number: AFI10-404_AFGSCSUP
  • Title: BASE SUPPORT AND EXPEDITIONARY (BAS&E) SITE PLANNING
  • Date: 2025-08-19

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It provides guidance, processes, and procedures for preparing base support plans and conducting expeditionary site surveys. The supplement establishes procedures for translating operational requirements into Agile Combat Support at employment sites and requires covered installations to maintain specified Base Support Plan components.

Applies to: This instruction applies to AFGSC active-duty airmen, federal civilian employees, and AF contractors supporting bare base planning and execution.

Topics covered

  • Base support plans
  • Expeditionary site surveys
  • Agile Combat Support
  • Bare base planning
  • Employment site operations
  • Base Support Plan components

Questions and answers

How are records created under AFI10-404_AFGSCSUP handled?

Ensure all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 33-363, Management of Records, and disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule located in the Air Force Records Information Management System.

How are waiver authorities identified in AFI10-404_AFGSCSUP?

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.

How are waiver requests submitted for non-tiered compliance items?

Submit requests for waivers through the chain of command to the appropriate waiver approval authority, or alternately, to the publication office of primary responsibility for non-tiered compliance items.

How are recommended changes to AFI10-404_AFGSCSUP submitted?

Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the office of primary responsibility using the Air Force (AF) Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication; route AF Forms 847 from the field through the appropriate functional chain of command.

Does AFI10-404_AFGSCSUP imply Air Force endorsement of named products or services?

The use of the name or mark of any specific manufacturer, commercial product, commodity, or service in this publication does not imply endorsement by the Air Force.

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