AFI35-109_USAFASUP — Visual Information

AFI35-109_USAFASUP governs Air Force Visual Information resources, functions, activities, imagery documentation, and management procedures.

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  • Publication number: AFI35-109_USAFASUP
  • Title: VISUAL INFORMATION
  • Date: 2024-07-29

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It covers combat, disaster response, peacekeeping, combat service support, aircraft, missile, public appearance, and interview imagery. It requires privacy-protected information and prescribed records to be maintained and disposed of under Air Force records procedures.

Applies to: This instruction applies to the Air Force Reserve (AFR) and the Air National Guard (ANG) unless otherwise noted.

Topics covered

  • Combat imagery accession
  • Disaster response imagery
  • Peacekeeping operations imagery
  • Combat service support imagery
  • Aircraft and missile imagery
  • Public appearance and interview imagery

Questions and answers

What does the publication cover for post-operation and post-mission imagery?

The following table concerns imagery that records pre- and post-operation briefings, reports, and other activities that put combat events in operational and historical perspective. (paragraph 8)

What does the publication cover for disaster response imagery?

The following table concerns imagery that records military operations involving evacuations of civilians from trouble spots and responses to natural disasters. (paragraph 4)

What does the publication cover for peacekeeping and peace enforcement imagery?

The following table concerns imagery that records events and activities relating to peacekeeping and peace enforcement operations. (paragraph 8)

What activities are included in combat service support imagery?

Includes imagery related to preparation for military operations, unit security, everyday life-in-the-field, and related activities. (paragraph 2)

What does the publication cover for aircraft repair and maintenance imagery?

The following table concerns imagery that records the repair, maintenance, manufacture, or final assembly of U.S. and foreign airplanes, UAS, dirigibles, helicopters, missiles, or rockets (including major component systems thereof). (paragraph 3)

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