AFI11-418_319RWSUP — Operations Supervision

AFI11-418_319RWSUP governs flying operations supervision, including responsibilities, requirements, procedures, and training.

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  • Publication number: AFI11-418_319RWSUP
  • Title: OPERATIONS SUPERVISION
  • Date: 2024-03-19

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It covers supervision structure and chains, minimum supervision requirements, in-flight emergencies and safe recovery, and Supervisor of Flying guidance. It requires unit-level supplements and makes compliance with Attachment 2 mandatory.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard (ANG) (see paragraph 1.3 for specific details).

Topics covered

  • Flying operations supervision structure
  • Supervision chain
  • Minimum flying unit supervision requirements
  • In-flight emergencies and safe recovery
  • Supervisor of Flying guidance

Questions and answers

Is compliance with Attachment 2 mandatory?

Compliance with Attachment 2 is mandatory.

Are Attachments 1 and 3 mandatory?

Compliance with Attachment 1 and Attachment 3 is not mandatory.

How are waiver authorities identified for wing and unit requirements?

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 must waiver requests be submitted?

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

How must records generated under this publication be handled?

Ensure all records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this publication adhere to Air Force Instruction 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and are disposed in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule, which is located in the Air Force Records Information Management System.

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