AFI16-106 governs the prioritization, coordination, execution, and assessment of Air Force Reserve security cooperation activities through RAPP.
View AFI16-106 on armypubs.army.mil
It covers the program’s purpose, objectives, focus areas, lines of effort, and engagement methods with international allies and partners. Compliance with AFI16-106 is mandatory, and the instruction identifies waiver and records-management requirements.
Applies to: This publication applies to the Regular Air Force and the Air Force Reserve.
The RAPP’s purpose is to develop, maintain, and enhance mutually beneficial relationships with priority allies and partners to improve collaboration and advance strategic objectives.
The RAPP is implemented through four lines of effort: Key Leader Engagements (KLE), Exercises, Military-to-Military Engagements, and Force Development.
The primary purpose of exercises is to increase the combat readiness and interoperability of U.S., ally, and partner forces.
In the AFR, KLEs are typically conducted by General Officers (GO) from AF/RE, HQ AFRC, and Numbered Air Forces, and the Command Chief Master Sergeant of Air Force Reserve Command.
KLEs may be conducted directly, such as face-to-face meetings, or indirectly, such as keynote addresses, to engage allies and partners across the spectrum of capabilities and relationships.