AFI13-103 — Air Component Headquarters Affor Staff Operations, Readiness And Structures

AFI13-103 governs Air Force standards for AFFOR staff training, certification, organization, processes, and functions.

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  • Publication number: AFI13-103
  • Title: AIR COMPONENT HEADQUARTERS AFFOR STAFF OPERATIONS, READINESS AND STRUCTURES
  • Date: 2025-07-16

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AFI13-103 covers AFFOR staff roles, air component headquarters organization, staff operations, readiness, and training. It requires compliance, establishes waiver authorities, and addresses supplements and records disposition.

Applies to: This publication applies to all civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force (RegAF), the Air Force Reserve (AFR), and the National Guard Bureau (NGB).

Topics covered

  • AFFOR staff training and certification
  • Air component headquarters organization
  • AFFOR staff operations
  • Operational planning
  • Command and control
  • Air component reporting
  • Continuity of operations requirements
  • AFFOR staff readiness

Questions and answers

How are waiver authorities identified in AFI13-103?

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

How are waiver requests submitted under AFI13-103?

Submit requests for waivers through the chain of command to the appropriate tier waiver approval authority, or alternately, to the requestor’s commander for non-tiered compliance items.

What must happen to records generated under AFI13-103?

Ensure all records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this publication adhere to AFI 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.

How are recommended changes to AFI13-103 submitted?

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

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