AFMAN10-3509 — Air Force Special Warfare Medical Operations

AFMAN10-3509 governs Air Force Special Warfare medical operations and human performance optimization programs.

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  • Publication number: AFMAN10-3509
  • Title: Air Force Special Warfare Medical Operations
  • Date: 2026-08-17

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AFMAN10-3509 covers flight medicine, medical activity administration, training, and medical equipment and supplies. It includes requirements for credentialing, quality assurance, infection control, medication dispensing devices, and medical information management.

Applies to: This publication applies to all civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, the Air Force Reserve, the Air National Guard (ANG), and those who are contractually obligated to comply with Department of the Air Force (DAF) publications.

Topics covered

  • AFSPECWAR medical operations
  • Human performance optimization
  • Flight medicine
  • Administration of medical activities
  • Medical training
  • Infection control
  • Medication dispensing devices
  • Medical equipment and supplies

Questions and answers

How must records generated under AFMAN10-3509 be handled?

Ensure all records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this publication adhere to Air Force Instruction (AFI) 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and are disposed in accordance with (IAW) the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule, which is located in the Air Force Records Information Management System.

How are waiver authorities identified in AFMAN10-3509?

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

Where must approved T-2 and T-3 waivers be sent?

Approved T-2 and T-3 waivers will be sent to AF/A34S within three business days for tracking and process improvement.

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