AFMAN13-1AOCV3 — Operational Procedures-air Operations Center (aoc) / Operations Center (oc)

AFMAN13-1AOCV3 governs operational procedures for Air Operations Centers and Operations Centers.

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  • Publication number: AFMAN13-1AOCV3
  • Title: OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES-AIR OPERATIONS CENTER (AOC) / OPERATIONS CENTER (OC)
  • Date: 2024-06-25

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It covers AOC/OC organization, air tasking, air and missile defense, joint data networks, communications support, and operational processes. It includes requirements for normal and contingency operations and integrates command and control capabilities across geographic and global functional forces.

Applies to: This manual applies to all civilian and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard aligned to AOC/OC units.

Topics covered

  • Air Operations Center organization
  • Air tasking cycle
  • Theater Air Ground System
  • Integrated Air and Missile Defense
  • Joint data network operations
  • Common Tactical Picture management
  • AOC/OC communications support

Questions and answers

Can Air Reserve Component units combine local procedures with their aligned AOC/OC?

Air Reserve Component (ARC) units may combine their local operating procedures with their aligned AOC/OC.

Can AOC/OC units publish local operating procedures?

AOC/OC units may publish local operating procedures (see Chapter 10 for instructions) as a supplement to this Air Force Manual (AFMAN), as required.

What is required when AOC/OC structures or procedures differ from AFMAN13-1AOCV3?

Should AOC/OC structures or procedures differ from this AFMAN, the applicable command shall write a supplement describing their procedures (T-1).

How must records generated from the publication's processes 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 the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule, which is located in the Air Force Records Information Management System.

What publication governs waiver authority for AFMAN13-1AOCV3 requirements?

Waiver authority for requirements of this volume is in accordance with DAFMAN 90-161.

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