AFI90-1001 — TOTAL FORCE ASSOCIATIONS (TFAs)

AFI90-1001 governs planning Total Force Associations and developing, approving, monitoring, and reviewing Association Plans.

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  • Publication number: AFI90-1001
  • Title: TOTAL FORCE ASSOCIATIONS (TFAs)
  • Date: 2020-06-22

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It covers association types, command relationships, shared resources, work-center integration, and organizational roles. It requires documented A-Plans, defined authority linkages, and processes for approval and review.

Applies to: This instruction applies to military and civilian members of the Regular Air Force (RegAF), Air Force Reserve (AFR), and the Air National Guard (ANG).

Topics covered

  • Total Force Associations
  • Association Plans
  • Association types
  • Command relationships
  • Shared resources
  • Work-center integration
  • Association approval processes

Questions and answers

What is a Total Force Association?

A TFA occurs when two or more differing Air Force component organizations agree to share resources to perform a common mission.

What documentation is required for every Total Force Association?

Every TFA requires the support of a sponsor MAJCOM and associate MAJCOM documented in a HAF-approved A-Plan.

How must associations integrate their work-centers?

All associations will functionally integrate work-centers and train, task, and employ these work-centers in a unified manner. (paragraph 1)

What must Association Plans show about command relationships?

A-Plans must clearly delineate the actual linkages of the association. (paragraph 1)

What do Association Plans formally codify?

Association Plans (APlans) formally codify these agreements.

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