AFI16-604_USAFE-AFAFRICASUP — Implementation Of, And Compliance With, The Treaty On Open Skies, The Treaty On Conventional Armed Forces In Europe, And The Vienna Document On Confidence And Security-building Measures

AFI16-604_USAFE-AFAFRICASUP governs U.S. Air Force implementation and compliance with Open Skies, CFE, and Vienna Document requirements.

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  • Publication number: AFI16-604_USAFE-AFAFRICASUP
  • Title: IMPLEMENTATION OF, AND COMPLIANCE WITH, THE TREATY ON OPEN SKIES, THE TREATY ON CONVENTIONAL ARMED FORCES IN EUROPE, AND THE VIENNA DOCUMENT ON CONFIDENCE AND SECURITY-BUILDING MEASURES
  • Date: 2025-07-11

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The publication addresses Gateway support for United States Active Observation Missions, foreign Open Skies overflights, logistics, airspace coordination, and aircraft monitoring. It requires compliance, identifies waiver authorities, and sets requirements for records and mission support.

Applies to: This supplement applies to active duty United States Air Force (USAF) units located throughout the USEUCOM AOR.

Topics covered

  • Open Skies observation missions
  • Gateway support
  • Foreign Open Skies overflights
  • Host nation airspace coordination
  • Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe
  • Vienna Document measures
  • OST aircraft logistics
  • Aircraft movement monitoring

Questions and answers

What are the primary European Gateways for US OST missions?

The primary European Gateways for US OST missions are Ramstein Air Base, Germany, and Royal Air Force (RAF) Mildenhall, United Kingdom.

Who is responsible for tracking Open Skies aircraft movements in the USEUCOM AOR?

603rd AOC is responsible for tracking and monitoring all Open Skies aircraft movements in the USEUCOM AOR.

What credentials must personnel have to transport handcarried parts to deployed aircraft in the Russian Federation?

Personnel designated to transport parts must possess a Diplomatic Passport with a Russian Visa and will be included on the Open Skies Treaty list.

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