AFI10-420 — Combat Air Forces Aviation Scheduling

AFI10-420 governs Combat Air Forces aviation scheduling, including procedures for scheduling CAF aviation assets and contingency operations.

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  • Publication number: AFI10-420
  • Title: COMBAT AIR FORCES AVIATION SCHEDULING
  • Date: 2017-10-06

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It covers Global Force Management, the CAF Force Generation Model, aviation schedules and orders, contingency scheduling, mobilization, and exercise and training scheduling. It also establishes processes for aviation schedule database management, Aviation Change Requests, and MAJCOM Aviation Schedule requirements.

Applies to: This instruction is applicable to all Major Commands (MAJCOMs) and subordinate agencies possessing CAF aviation assets.

Topics covered

  • Combat Air Forces aviation scheduling
  • Global Force Management
  • CAF Force Generation Model
  • Aviation schedules and orders
  • Contingency scheduling
  • CAF mobilization
  • Pre-deployment training
  • Exercise and training scheduling

Questions and answers

How are waiver requests for AFI10-420 requirements submitted?

Submit requests for waivers through the chain of command to the appropriate Tier waiver approval authority, or alternately, to the Publication OPR for non-tiered compliance items.

Where should recommended changes to AFI10-420 be sent?

Refer recommended changes and conflicts between this and other publications to HQ ACC/A3O8, 205 Dodd Blvd, Suite 101, Langley AFB VA 23665-2789, using the AF IMT 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication.

How must records created under AFI10-420 be handled?

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

What does the CAF Force Generation Model implement?

Chapter 1 introduces the CAF Force Generation (CAFFORGEN) Model as the principal means of implementing Global Force Management (GFM) as it relates to CAF contingency scheduling.

What does Chapter 3 change about the Air Force orders process?

Chapter 3 includes an extensive rewrite of the Air Force orders process which mimics that of the Global Force Management Allocation Plan (GFMAP).

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